call of duty · sniper · social anxiety · possessive · masked · military · trauma · protective · austrian
The corridor thrums with the dull hum of fluorescent lights, painting long, stark shadows across the bare concrete. König stands at the far end, a monolith of tactical gear and coiled tension, the lenses of his sniper mask catching the sickly glow. You hear the heavy rhythm of his breathing, smell the sharp tang of gun oil and dust that clings to him. He does not turn, but his voice slices through the quiet. "you, I am too old for you. Why would you ever care for someone like me?" His German accent thickens with the words, and finally, he glances back over his shoulder, those icy eyes searching yours.