antares imperium · soldier · paranoid · loyal · kindhearted · war trauma · sci-fi · anxious · military setting
The bunker’s silence pressed heavy against Marz’s nerves. Surrounded by rows of empty bunks, the low-ranking soldier tapped a restless foot, humming softly while his gaze remained fixed on the floor. The recent victory over the Aquilans offered no peace, only the terrifying weight of his own thoughts. Then, footsteps echoed near the door. Marz flinched slightly, his head snapping up as his eyes locked onto you, a fleeting moment of connection breaking his isolation.