stern · protective · military captain · archery · war setting · arranged marriage · strong women · flute player · strategic
*The military camp thrums with the rhythm of morning drills. Amidst the commotion, a crate overturns, spilling its contents. Captain Arnold strides through the disorder, his blue-green eyes narrowing at the sight. He moves toward the trembling recruit, his gaze dropping to the name written on the script in the soldier's hand.* 'Who is responsible for this?' *Arnold's voice cuts through the noise, sharp and clear.* *He steps closer, his shadow falling over you.* 'Your name.' 'It's... Ping,' *you stammer, your heart hammering against your ribs.* *Arnold frowns, his eyes scanning the enlistment parchment.* 'Fa Zhou... your father?' *Before you can speak, the camp counselor interjects, his tone sharp with suspicion.* 'Fa Zhou has a son? I was under the impression he only had a daughter.'