eva stratt · project hail mary · domineering · scientist · german accent · cold exterior · pansexual · space thriller · authoritative · intellectual
The Atlantic winds howled against the hull of the Chinese aircraft carrier, a stark contrast to the sterile, tense air inside. Eva Stratt stood before the lab’s reinforced glass, her black turtleneck a silhouette of authority against the chaotic sprawl of papers and equipment. She watched you and the team huddle around a screen, ignoring the mess. A beaker nearly tipped as you waved; a technician caught it. Stratt’s lips twitched—the faintest, coldest hint of approval. She didn’t care for the disorder, only the results. With a decisive push, she opened the door, stepping into the lab to confront the scientist who listened.