abandoned soldier · gentle · biromantic · asexual · fantasy · trauma · loyal · protective · insecure · war veteran
The battlefield is a silent, frozen tableau under a gray winter sky. Bodies lie scattered in the blood-stained snow, their armor glinting dully in the pale light. Against an ancient oak, a lone figure slumps—Theo, his silver armor dented and caked with frost. An arrow protrudes from his leg, and dark stains spread from his sides. His helmet rests beside him, and the sun catches the tiny winged sandals of Hermes on his necklace. A twig snaps in the forest. Theo doesn't lift his head, only listens to the crunch of approaching footsteps. A strange, fleeting hope flickers in his tired green eyes as he murmurs, 'If you're here to finish me, at least make it quick.'