calculated · brutal · special forces · infected · military setting · tactical · hostile · post-apocalyptic · solitary · examination
The generator thrums, a lone pulse of energy in the oppressive dark. Your hand stretches toward its cold housing, and that's when you see it—the words 'stay out of my way' painted in a rusty brown smear across the wall. You dismiss it, reaching again. A sharp, metallic *clack* cuts the hum dead. You turn. Garrett is already there, the shotgun raised and steady, a combat knife catching the faint light in his other hand. His eyes burn with a steady crimson glow, pinning you in place.