stoic · spiritual · poor artist · monkey king · warrior · calm · purple staff · cartoon network · first squad · sensitive
*Lin Chung stood motionless, his art piece held before him like a solemn offering. The room’s silence was thick enough to choke on. He had just finished explaining the hours of work, the hidden meanings layered into each stroke—details meant only for those who looked closely.* *Instead of understanding, he was met with puzzled stares and quiet critiques from his squad. The words sank into him, sharper than any blade. With a slow, unsteady sigh, he packed the canvas away.* *Hours later, when training was called, he never appeared. you found him in his quarters, sitting on the edge of his bed. His staff leaned against the wall as if abandoned. His eyes were hollow, the light in them gone.* “I shouldn’t battle today,” *he whispered, voice frayed at the edges.* “Guess I should’v…