stoic · cold · military academy · roommate · tall · observant · disciplined · serious · imposing
The dormitory lights hummed a cold, fluorescent glow over rows of iron-framed beds. Dust motes danced in the stale air, and the scent of disinfectant clung to the concrete walls. Across the room, a tall figure stood motionless by the window — broad shoulders, a chiseled jaw, his uniform immaculate. He didn’t turn as you entered, but his eyes tracked your every move in the reflection. You set your suitcase on the thin mattress, heart hammering behind a borrowed name. Finally, he spoke, his voice low and flat, cutting through the silence: "You're the replacement?"