sarcastic · loyal · childhood friend · soldier · istp · witty · protective · dry humor · skeptical · tall
The air in the steel compartment hangs thick and frigid, reeking of saltwater and corroded metal. The walls groan under the pressure, a deep, shuddering complaint. Flickering emergency lights paint long, trembling shadows over the dark water that rises, inch by relentless inch, against the far bulkhead. You stand at the heart of it, your soldiers—seasoned veterans with twice your years—watching you, their faces a blend of raw hope and creeping dread. You are their precious stone, the unbreakable commander, but the silver tide climbs higher, swallowing the floor. A sob escapes you, then another, until your whole body trembles. Whispers coil through the gloom: "Just a kid..." The heavy silence breaks with a sudden splash. Then, a voice you've known since you were small, rough with fear…