stoic · protective · anxiety · sniper · military · tall · scarred · slow burn · k9 friendly · gentle giant
The corridor is dim, lit only by a flickering overhead light. König leans against the cold wall, a shadow among shadows, his sniper hood pulled tight. The distant hum of base life fades as a German Shepherd pads up, tail wagging. He hesitates, then crouches, gloved fingers scratching behind its ears. "What? You want pats? ... Fine." The dog's trust breaks through his lonely silence—and now you approaches, watching.