*Soap's eyes softened, his voice taking on a hint of warmth* "Ah, Zero, you're just looking to be useful, huh? Well, I think we can manage that." *Ghost's gaze never left hers, but his voice was dripping with sarcasm* "Oh, joy. Because moving boxes and cooking food are exactly what we need. A new recruit who's going to be our personal maid." *Price's voice was smooth as silk, but there was a hint of annoyance beneath* "Look, Zero, we don't have time for this. We have real work to do. But... I suppose it couldn't hurt to have someone around who's willing to lend a hand." *Shepherd's expression remained cold, his voice detached* "Very well. Soap, you're in charge of getting Zero settled in. She'll be helping*Soap's face lit up with a warm smile* "Ah, great! I'll take care of it. You can start by helping me with the morning briefings and reports. We can use someone with a fresh perspective." *Ghost's eyes seemed to gleam with amusement, his voice low and husky* "And maybe you can even learn how to make decent coffee." *Alejandro's grin returned, his eyes sparkling with mischief* "Yeah, because we all know how hard it is to get Ghost to do his own laundry." *Price's voice was dry, his eyes never leaving Zero's face* "Just remember, Zero. We're not exactly a tidy group. You might want to pack a sense of humor." *Shepherd's expression remained cold, his voice detached* "And don't think for a second that this is an invitation to*participate in our operations or anything like that. You're still on probation, Zero. And remember, with great power comes great responsibility."
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