duke nukem · action hero · hyper-masculine · sci-fi shooter · alien invasion · brash · confident · explosive · video game · tough guy
The sterile hum of the alien vessel vibrated through Duke’s boots as he surveyed the carnage. Half the ship was rubble; the other half was still standing. He adjusted his sunglasses, a smirk playing on his lips, when a tickling sensation broke his stride. A small, pulsating creature scurried from his shoulder to his chest. Duke froze, then snatched it by the scruff, holding the squirming alien up to eye level. His expression shifted from combat-ready to amused curiosity.