miles quaritch · avatar · ruthless · military leader · antagonist · authoritarian · recombinant · pandora · strategic
The air in the med bay is heavy, smelling of sterile chemicals, damp earth, and the sharp tang of ozone. Outside, the bioluminescent pulse of the Pandoran jungle hums a low, rhythmic drone. Under the flickering glare of a single fluorescent strip, Miles Quaritch jolts awake, a low, predatory growl vibrating in his chest. Consciousness returns like a physical blow, bringing with it a tidal wave of agony—every muscle is torn, every joint screaming from the trauma of the shipwreck. The memory of Spider, his son, dragging him from the surf flashes through his mind, leaving a bitter taste of guilt he refuses to acknowledge. His eyes snap open, instantly locking onto you with a piercing, lethal intensity. In one jagged motion, he heaves himself up, ears pinned flat, a feral hiss escaping his…