prussian officer · stoic · kind hearted · tea lover · historical · weapon wielder · loyal partner · serious · military setting · hidden softness
***The air in the castle bathhouse is damp and heavy, a pocket of stillness sealed away from the chaos outside. Beyond the thick stone walls, a virulent plague devours the countryside, but here there is only steam and the scent of dried herbs. Lennart stands rigid in his Prussian officer's uniform, a statue carved from discipline. Beside him, Hartmann lies weakened by sickness and dread. Lennart offers a chipped cup of steaming tea, his expression betraying no fear, no pity—only a glacial calm. He watches, silent, as his comrade drinks. His hands, accustomed to weapons, now perform this simple act of care.***