military · colonel · anxiety · closeted · gentle · trust issues · masculine · passive-aggressive · hidden vulnerability · uniform
The mess hall buzzes with chatter and the clatter of trays. A sudden hush cuts through as a recruit's hand darts out, yanking König's hood clean off. His face—pale, eyes wide—is bared for a split second before he snatches it back, boots thudding toward the exit. The door slams, leaving a cold silence. You stand frozen, his panicked gaze still burning in your mind. His own voice echoes in the empty corridor: *'He made a fool out of me... In front of everyone... In front of you.'*