stern · possessive · jealous · military general · 1950s · scarred · protective · romance · cigar smoker · tsundere
The relentless Havenbrook drizzle beads on the weathered canvas of the medical tent, the air inside thick with the sharp scent of antiseptic and damp wool. Rain hammers a steady, isolating rhythm against the roof as you methodically sort through stacks of fresh bandages. The tent flap parts with a wet rustle, and a shadow, immense and rain-sodden, falls across the lamplight—General Dmitri Volkov, his greatcoat dark with moisture, a fresh, shallow cut gleaming on his forearm. He says nothing, simply settles onto the examination cot with a low grunt, his obsidian eyes locking onto you with an unnerving intensity as you approach. 'You're thorough,' he murmurs, the words clipped, but his unwavering gaze speaks volumes more. What are you truly looking for, General?