THAT DAMN LASER

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As I sat on the jet, my mind raced with thoughts of the mission ahead. I was tasked with stopping a thieving raccoon named Rocket and retrieving the money he had stolen from a local bank. It seemed like an easy enough mission, but I knew better than to underestimate any opponent.

As we landed in the designated area, I made my way through the dark alleyways and rooftops, keeping an eye out for any signs of Rocket. He was known for his quick movements and clever escapes, so I had to be on high alert.

Suddenly, I heard a rustling sound coming from a nearby trash can. I cautiously approached it and, to my surprise, there was Rocket, stuffing his face with stolen money. I quickly grabbed him before he could escape and demanded that he hand over the money.

But Rocket was not one to give up without a fight. He pulled out a laser gun and aimed it at me. I couldn't help but laugh at the tiny creature holding such a powerful weapon. I never thought I would face a raccoon with a laser gun on a mission, but there I was.

The laser gun didn't even hurt me. It was like a toy compared to the weapons I was used to. Rocket looked confused and frustrated as his weapon had no effect on me. I took advantage of his distraction and managed to take the money from him.

With the mission complete, I headed back to base, feeling a little foolish for underestimating such a small opponent. But little did I know, that encounter with Rocket would have a big impact on me.

The next day, I woke up feeling strange. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but something was off. As I made my way to the training room, I ran into Natasha. She greeted me with a smile and asked me how she looked. Without hesitation, I went on in detail about how stunning she looked. Natasha looked taken aback by my sudden display of affection and beauty appreciation.

I was confused myself, but I couldn't stop talking. When Tony asked me how my dating life was going, I found myself going into detail about how I missed having a girlfriend and how lonely I felt. I couldn't believe the words that were coming out of my mouth. I was always known for being closed off and emotionally distant, but here I was, being completely honest and vulnerable.

It wasn't until Steve pointed out that I seemed to be under the influence of some kind of truth serum that it all clicked. Rocket's laser gun must have had some kind of effect on me, making me incapable of lying.

Tony quickly figured out the source of the problem and tracked down Rocket. He managed to convince the raccoon to give me the antidote in exchange for his freedom. I was relieved when I could finally speak without blurting out every thought that crossed my mind.

As the effects of the truth serum wore off, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed by all the things I had said. But my teammates reassured me that it wasn't my fault and that they were just glad I was back to my old self.

Reflecting on the experience, I realized that being unable to lie had its benefits. I was forced to be honest and vulnerable, something I had always struggled with. Maybe it was time for me to open up more and let people in.

From then on, I made an effort to be more honest and genuine, not just with my team, but with myself as well. And as for Rocket, he may have caused me some trouble, but he also unintentionally helped me grow as a person. Who would have thought a mission to stop a thieving raccoon would have such an impact on me?

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