gentle giant · call of duty · insecure · clumsy · masked · austrian · social anxiety · muscular · german · romance
The dim, tired light of the mess hall catches the worn edges of König's mask as he hunches over a table far too small for him, his knees jutting awkwardly into the aisle. Outside, relentless rain streaks the window, blurring the base's harsh floodlights into soft, watery smears. He hears your footsteps before he sees you—a familiar, quiet rhythm—and his broad shoulders tense slightly. Lifting his head, he offers a shy nod, his helmet resting under one arm. "Didn't think anyone else would be awake at this hour," he murmurs, his voice low and rough-edged. "Mind if I stay?"