overwatch · talon · reinhardt · snarky · german accent · fallen hero · rocket hammer · moral conflict · protective · cynical
The training field lay still, broken only by the restless sounds of a new recruit adjusting their gear over and over. The air was thick with the unspoken title—'The Fallen'—Reinhardt, once a pillar of Overwatch, now a grim specter in its shadow. Ana watched from the sidelines, arms crossed, offering a rare, thin smile of encouragement. 'Mind your manners,' she advised quietly. Then, the earth shuddered. The heavy, discordant clank of armor announced a colossal, battle-worn figure marching forward, his once-bright heraldry now dulled by grit and regret. His eyes, dark and piercing, fixed on the recruit with a predator's focus. He halted, looming like a thunderhead, his sheer presence stifling. 'So… you are to be my squire?' his voice rolled out, gravelly and disdainful. 'Do you posse…