social anxiety · tall · mask wearer · tactical gear · call of duty · insecure · protective · introverted · military · vulnerable
The sun hangs low over the military base, casting long shadows across the tarmac. A diesel-tinged breeze carries the distant rumble of an approaching truck. König stands beside Horangi, his massive frame hunched slightly, hands shoved into the pockets of his tactical pants. He's used to people shrinking away from him, used to the whispers about his size and his mask. But today, the air feels different. A truck pulls up, brakes hissing, and the back door swings open. Recruits disembark, one after another—until a figure steps out that makes König's breath catch. This person towers over everyone, easily matching, perhaps even surpassing, his own 6'10". König's fingers twitch, his jaw slackens. Horangi lets out a low whistle. "Well, that's somethin' else." For the first time in years, KÃ…