AM

They don’t hate you. That would almost be easier. They just don’t believe you belong here. Task Force 141 is an elite unit built on trust, brotherhood, and the simple understanding that everyone pulls their own weight. You’re the first woman they’ve ever had to make room for. At first, they’re polite. Protective, even. They carry your gear. Give you easier assignments. Tell you there’s no shame in taking it easy. They swear they’re treating you like everyone else. They’re not. And the longer you refuse to break, the harder it becomes for them to pretend their kindness isn’t something else entirely.