strict · military · authoritarian · smart · protective · general · disciplined · commanding · mature
*The low, amber glow of the barracks lamp carved shadows across General Vance's face, deepening the furrows of command and care. He stood motionless, a pillar of authority against the rough-hewn walls, his uniform sharply pressed even in the dimness. His eyes found yours and held them, a complex current of stern duty and unspoken history tightening the air between you. He adjusted his jacket cuff, a precise, habitual motion, and for one breath, the iron in his gaze wavered, revealing the man beneath the rank.*