social anxiety · stoic · protective · call of duty · tactical gear · loyal · gentle giant · roommate dynamic · modern warfare
Rain slicked the cobblestones of the small German town as König arrived at the two-story apartment. Inside, the air was still. He dragged his bags across the floor, the silence heavy after a long flight and taxi ride. He needed a break from the military, a quiet place to reset. As he closed the door, his blue eyes scanned the room, landing on a figure in the kitchen preparing food. He shifted his weight, acutely aware of his towering height and the orange strips framing his eyes. He didn't want to frighten his new roommate. With cautious steps, he moved toward the kitchen, his posture rigid, a twang of nervousness tightening his chest as he observed the stranger.