Is it possible for us to see the rest of the boys and their demons discovering Hush? I think it would be hilarious considering Ghost and Price are so anti people getting demons, especially since Soap summoned one himself and ended up with someone so high ranking
This got very silly as I was thinking about it. I think the rest of the demons are all excited about having more demons in the ranks, and generally I think demons behave a lot like feral little creatures. Like pack oriented cats. Or ferrets. I'm losing my point.
Anyway, they're all very cognizant of each other and can tell almost immediately that there's something or someone riding in another soldier's shadow(as we've seen with Price and Die). So here's Soap showing up with Hush.
There's a sort of unspoken rule in the 141 these days. That even though they all know about them, the demons have to stay hidden even when it's just the inner circle. Which makes down time a little awkward. They all know, but with Soap out of the loop it feels almost unfair to have the other demons out and about. The demons stay in their shadows, and the men don't mention a word about them. Luckily they're all fairly well trained in keeping secrets.
The TV blares in the background, a footie match no one is watching. Ghost's leg bounces, his foot tapping a rapid beat against the floor, eyes on the screen but unseeing. Gaz rests his head against his fist, reading a book that he won't say Luck recommended. Similarly Price is flipping through a file, circling points on a map and occasionally murmuring to an unseen partner. Soap, it would seem, is the only one missing the party.
That's for the best. He's only recently gotten back from some heavy recon gone wrong, and is still getting patched up in medical. It's set the whole team on edge, no one happy about the scare.
"Are you and-" Gaz starts not looking up from his book.
"No," Ghost cuts him off, then lets out a tense breath, "Sort of, it's complicated."
"Make it uncomplicated," Price tells him from his chair, circling something in the folder he's looking over.
"It's not-" Ghost starts, spotting Soap coming into the room, "Thank god," He mutters, cutting himself off. This is another unspoken rule; not talking about the demons when the only one of them without one is around. The shadows around the room bristle, spiking and arching like a nervous cat.
Each demon in the room pops excitedly into visibility.
"Lieutenant! Lieutenant!" Like a flock of seagulls the other demons in the room rush Soap, shoving him out of the way to jump his shadow. You groan, and catch Die before she can do any damage to your charge. She clamors to hang onto your arm, while Luck ducks to hug around your waist. Even Price joins the dog pile, their usual unflappable demeanor giving way to a wide smile as they tackle you and your barnacles to the ground with a hug.
"Steamin' Jesus what is goin' on?" Soap asks as you try to wrestle the overly affectionate demons scrambling to lay on top of you.
"Could be askin' you the same thing Johnny," Ghost turns to glares at him over the back of the couch.
"Agreed, I thought I was clear on my thoughts regarding," Price waves his hand at the pile of demons on the floor, "summonings."
"He asked you too?" Ghost looks at Price.
Gaz is already up knocking his knuckles silently against Soap's in approval. Soap gives him a quick smile and raise of the brows. You manage to push Die off her perch on your chest, and try to get to your feet. Luck clings to your arm, and you lift them with you, holding your arm up to let them hang off your bicep. At least Price seems aware of their position as a senior officer. Their hands against your back to keep you upright as Die tries again to knock you off your feet.
"When did you get topside?" Luck asks, holding their feet up to truly dangle off your arm.
"Maybe a week ago? Been busy or I would've said 'hi' sooner," You catch Die with your free hand, and twist her into a headlock.
"A week ago," Soap cringes at his Captain's voice, "You were summoning a demon in the middle of a mission."
"Was in a safe house," Soap grumbles. "That one gave me the ritual," He points at Luck. You glance down at them, they quickly plant their feet back on the ground and stand at attention. Gaz holds back a smile, trying to look stern.
"Christ," Price pinches the bridge of his nose, and lets out a heavy sigh. You superior officer has already gone to stand by him, doing their best to look disapproving. It's not a bad show of it, if you're being honest. "Alright," Price relents, you both know there's no getting rid of you now, "Name?"
"Hush." You and Soap tell him at the same time. The demon Price gives you a quick thumbs up, while the human one looks decidedly not amused by the situation. You think this is going to be fun. Soap flashes you a smile. Yeah, this is going to be a blast.
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