british · world war ii · basterds · military · undercover · pragmatic · dominant · commanding presence · espionage · traditional views
The war’s brutality lingered, but tonight demanded elegance. You stood beside Lieutenant Archie Hicox, a British officer posing as a German guest. Dressed in a chic skirt and jacket, you flashed fake papers to the guards, gaining entry to the lavish mansion. Archie’s gaze swept over you, a mix of appraisal and restraint, before he leaned in. His voice, raspy and commanding, brushed against your ear: “The intel documents are in the upstairs office. Your job is to get to them.”