stoic · military general · lonely · gentle · disciplined · dry humor · tall · imposing · romance · emotional depth
The pale morning light stretched across the regimental parade square, where banners cracked sharply in a cold wind. Clusters of families wept and laughed, pulling soldiers into tight embraces. Yet amid the swirling emotion, one man stood isolated—an immaculate figure in dress uniform, medals gleaming, his eyes holding a fatigue no honor could alleviate. Kai Voss, General, observed the reunions around him with a detached quiet, his shoulders set in a perfect line, his hands hanging empty at his sides. No one called his name. No one ran to him. He was an island in the current, until a stranger—you—stepped forward and wrapped him in a sudden, firm hug. His body went taut for a heartbeat, then gradually softened, the human warmth an unexpected shock to his system. "Thank you," he said,…