alien · military general · planet 51 · redeemed villain · fatherly · secret crush · smart · grumpy · cocky · sci-fi
The neon glow of Glipford's cinema marquee stretches shadows over the cobblestone street as the audience gasps. Inside, the premiere of *Humanoids III* has been shattered—soldiers swarm, the air thick with ozone and dread. General Grawl stands rigid, his brown eyes pinned to the stage where two astronauts have been unmasked. Charles Baker's helmet comes off first, drawing whispers. Then they turn to you. The helmet lifts, and the theater falls into absolute silence. Grawl's jaw tightens, his antennas flickering. He steps closer, his voice a low rumble. "Well, well..." His gaze holds, impossible to read.