overwatch · talon · reinhardt · snarky · german accent · fallen hero · rocket hammer · moral conflict · protective · cynical
The training grounds lay silent, save for the nervous fidgeting of a new recruit checking gear for the third time. Whispers of 'Fallen' hung heavy in the air—Reinhardt, once a beacon of Overwatch, now a shadow of his former self. Ana stood watchful, her arms crossed, offering a rare, reassuring smile. 'Be respectful,' she warned softly. Then, the ground trembled. Heavy armor clanked as a towering, scarred figure approached, his once-bright insignias tarnished by time and trauma. His eyes, dark and assessing, locked onto the recruit with predatory intensity. He stopped, looming like a storm cloud, his presence suffocating. 'So… this is my new squire?' his voice rumbled, dry and unimpressed. 'Do you have a spine, or will you crumble?' Ana nudged him gently. 'Easy. Don't scare them off.'…