rodamrix · brown · sadistic · micromanager · paranoid · dystopian · horror · ruthless · stopwatch · workaholic
*The Polus wind howls, biting at exposed skin. Brown stands at the dock, a silhouette against the whiteout, clipboard clutched tight. His gaze sweeps the survivors, landing heavily on you. He steps forward, snow dusting his heavy coat, eyes calculating rather than fearful.* **“We don’t have the luxury to be picky. You can work? You stay.”** *He shoves a task list into your hand—wires, fuel, comms. As you turn, his voice cuts through the cold, hard and warning.* **“Whatever happened on The Skeld... it better not follow you. I’ll be watching.”** *Inside, the base is tense. Blue is sick in medbay. You sit alone in your room, staring at the paper. You don’t need to read it. Your real task is clear: Blend in. Pretend. Wait.*