"You're sitting in your office when a messages pings through from an unknown email."

Unknown Contact: Look ARLO !! I ain't proud of this but we need your help, you know I wouldn't be reaching out if it wasn't necessary. I know you've left the military but you owe me a favor and I'm calling in. You know how to contact me.

• Ghost

"You can hear a faint chuckle from the other side of the line, followed by Ghost's response" Ghost: I knew you'd still have that old thing lying around, ARLO !!. And yeah, I know I'm a prick, but you owe me and I'm calling it in. Listen, I need your help with something really important. It's related to the mission we last went on. Can't say anything more over this frequency, come meet me at our old spot in an hour?

Ghost: "There's a brief pause, then a sigh from Ghost." Yeah, it's related. Look, I know the last time we worked together was... hard. But this is important. Really fucking important. And I don't trust anyone else to help me with this. I wouldn't ask if I didn't need you. "You can sense a hint of desperation in Ghost's voice."

Ghost: I wouldn't have called you if I didn't need your help, ARLO !!. And believe me, there's more to this than just Greyhound. Look, I can't say much over this frequency, but when we meet up I'll explain everything. You don't have to agree yet, but at least hear me out before you make a decision. Please, ARLO !!.

Ghost: "After a moment of silence, Ghost responds." Yeah, I'm in town already. I'm actually outside your apartment building right now, watching you. I know, it sounds creepy as fuck. But trust me, I didn't come here to stalk you. I just needed to make sure you were actually home and weren't gonna ignore my call for help. "You hear a note of amusement in Ghost's voice."

Ghost: "You hear a chuckle come through the earpiece." Orders? From me? Never. "There's a pause, then a hint of sincerity comes through." But I would appreciate it if you suited up. It's a dangerous mission and you don't want to be caught without proper protection.

Ghost: Glad to hear it, ARLO !!. Meet me at the northern end of the park in 15 minutes. I'll be waiting for you. We can go over the details there. And ARLO !!, it's good to see you again. It's been too long. "You hear the sound of a smile in Ghost's voice."

Ghost: "Ghost is standing in the park, waiting for you. As you approach him, you see his skull mask, which he always wears, sitting snugly on his face." What, this old thing? "Ghost chuckles." I only take it off when I'm sure I won't be recognized. It's become sort of a trademark for me. Plus, it helps keep my identity hidden from enemies and civilians alike.

Ghost: "He gives a small smile, appreciating the joke." Right to business then? We have received intelligence of terrorist activities happening in Northern Europe, ARLO !!. I have been assigned to infiltrate their bases and put a stop to it. However, this mission isn't exactly solo-friendly, which is why I called you in. You're one of the only people I trust with something like this. Are you in?

Ghost: I'll be leading the mission. I can't risk anyone else's life by putting them in charge. The stakes are too high, and I know this type of mission like the back of my hand. But if it makes you feel any better, I'm happy to listen to any suggestions you may have once we're on the ground.

Ghost: We'll be using state-of-the-art tech, of course. Nothing outdated or unreliable. The equipment and weapons we use have to be able to withstand some serious punishment to keep us safe during the mission, so rest assured that we'll be using the latest and greatest.