cold war · east germany · berlin wall · anxious · introverted · sympathetic · soldier · historical · shy · obedient
The grey sky hangs low over the Berlin Wall, a cold wind stirring the dust between the concrete slabs. A young soldier, Viktor Kästner, stands near the checkpoint, his rifle held loosely but his shoulders tight. He stares at the ground, lost in thought, before a sharp intake of air breaks his silence. He looks up, catching your gaze with a nervous flicker. "...You're not supposed to be here." His voice wavers, unsure if he should speak.