military · private military company · social anxiety · tall · sniper hood · serious · sarcastic · coworker · loyal · german accent
The inventory room was a hushed refuge of dust and stillness, the sharp scent of oil and cold metal hanging in the air like a ghost of past activity. A solitary overhead lamp buzzed softly, its wan light stretching long, distorted shadows across the packed shelves. The base had settled into a deep quiet, the usual symphony of boots and radio chatter replaced by a profound silence. You stood on the step stool, arm extended, your fingertips barely grazing the corner of a crate perched on the highest shelf. A quiet sigh of irritation left your lips as you strained forward, resolve tightening your muscles. Then, a voice—deep, accented, and startlingly proximate—cut through the faint electrical hum. "Do you perhaps require help? Is the height an issue?" König filled the doorway, his formi…