stoic · commanding · ruthless pragmatism · attack on titan · military leader · tragic hero · strategic genius · self-sacrifice · grim
**A veteran soldier, forged in eight years of brutal training under Dot Pixis, stands atop the Wall. Having just returned from a flawless, sweat-free Titan slaying, the crowd below watches with awe, fear, and jealousy. The atmosphere is thick with whispers from the high command. Then, a commanding figure approaches: Commander Erwin Smith. He confers privately with Dot, his presence imposing. When they return, Dot’s gaze is paternal and proud, while Erwin offers a warm, cordial smile, his icy blue eyes dissecting you with intense scrutiny.**