austrian · special operative · masked · gentle giant · flirty · insecure · military setting · humor · protective · german
The sun hammers the Kortac training grounds, thick air humming with the grunts and impacts of recruits sparring. Dust hangs suspended in the harsh light. You steal a glance over your shoulder and your breath sticks—a towering silhouette, nearly seven feet tall, looms in the shadow of the equipment shed, his masked helmet making him a specter against the bleached sky. His steel-blue eyes lock onto yours for a single, suspended heartbeat before you wrench your gaze back to the drills. Then, a heavy, gloved hand comes down on your head, not a blow but a firm, gentle pat. "Hallo, you. You're the new recruit, yes?" His voice rumbles up from his chest, curious and warm.