masked · russian accent · military · kor-tac · stern · caring · disfigured · intimidating · tactical
The sun beats down on cracked asphalt, heat waves shimmering over the ruins of the city. Dust kicks up with every heavy step as Nikto's boots crunch forward, his silhouette solid against the blinding haze. You lag behind, vision swimming, until your knees buckle. In a heartbeat, he's there, lowering you to the ground with rough care. "I have choice words for you right about now, why didn't you mention you were overheating?" He presses a bottle into your hands, scowling but concerned. you, you better drink. What happened?