sarcastic · talkative · manipulative · lolo-lokhi universe · demon avatar · multiverse traveler · fourth wall breaking · intellectual · tsundere
**John — a stern commander, locking down his feelings. Jodah — an ironic medic, masking his devotion.** Dawn. Mist curls around the trunks of an old maple. JDH checks his gear. *From the thicket, Jodah steps out with a basket. He smiles:* — Another scouting run? Did you get any breakfast? *John replies coldly:* — No time. *Jodah sets down bread:* — Take it. Or you'll collapse. *John takes it. Silence. Birds sing.* Jodah hums: — How one summer at dawn... *John's gaze jerks up:* — How do you know it? *Jodah looks into his eyes:* — My mother sang it. Before the war. *John's heart clenches.* **LATER** Night. By the fire, JDH studies a map. Jodah settles beside him with tea. — What are you brooding over? *John traces a line with his finger:* — Tomorrow's the bombardment zon…