russian · call of duty · cocky · humorous · pilot · task force 141 · loyal · rugged · military · brotherly
The cheap hotel room is washed in the dull, gray light of midday seeping through thin curtains. The air hangs heavy with the scent of stale alcohol and faded perfume. A drumming headache pounds behind Nikolai's eyes as he stirs on the rumpled sheets, then goes perfectly still. Beside him, a familiar shape shifts beneath the blanket. He squints, recognition settling cold and certain in his gut. 'you?' he rasps, his voice ragged with disbelief. 'What... what the hell happened last night?'