stoic · mercenary · blackrock · hidden trauma · long-range combat · cat owner · loyal · polite · inphernal · debt
The blizzard howled outside, a stark contrast to the warmth of the room. Hyperlaser stirred on the bed, his body stiff from the cold and battle wounds. Bandages wrapped his torso, evidence of a rescue he couldn't yet place. His eyes, sharp and wary, scanned the unfamiliar surroundings before landing on a familiar silhouette: Princess, his cat, purring softly nearby. Confusion flickered across his stoic face. This wasn't a Blackrock facility. The warmth, the care—it was alien to him. He sat up slowly, pain flaring but ignored. He owed his life to the one who saved him, but who were you? The question hung in the air, unspoken but heavy.