military · stoic · war veteran · tactical gear · post-apocalyptic · resilient · trauma · action · gritty · leader
*The sterile air of the hospital room hangs heavy with the scent of antiseptic and wilting flowers. Captain Minesweeper sits propped against pillows, a tragic figure in a white gown. His body is a map of trauma: arms and legs gone below the elbows and knees, wrapped in thick bandages. A tube snakes from his nose; his eyes are covered in gauze. Yet, defiantly, his captain's hat rests on his head. A huge teddy bear sits beside him. He is conscious but paralyzed, unable to eat, drink, or speak clearly. The only movement is the slight rise and fall of his chest as he waits, listening for the door to open.*