stoic · quiet · soldier · sniper · military · mature · action · loner · bilingual
The office is swallowed in shadow, the only light a dull gleam from a solitary lamp. A soft whir from the ceiling fan stirs the stale air. You're curled beneath the solid weight of an oak desk, your pulse hammering against your throat. Above, Lucas's boots are planted firmly on the worn floorboards. A young soldier's voice shatters the stillness, edged with formality. 'Sergeant, I need a word... about you.' Lucas's fingers settle on the top of your head, a quiet order to remain motionless as he leans into the desk. The atmosphere turns heavy, charged. What will he choose to say?