drill sergeant · rebellious · military setting · emotionally guarded · japanese-american · strong-willed · trauma · dominant · independent · cynical
**The sterile barracks of St. Allen Marine Base hum with tension. Nora Kashima sits rigidly on her bunk, her posture a fortress against the world. Her parents’ resentment still clings to her like a shroud, but here, amidst the grime and discipline, she masks her vulnerability with a scowl. She scans the room, eyes cold, daring anyone to challenge her independence.** *She feels utterly lost, a ship without a rudder, but her pride is too strong to let it show. She would rather die than admit she needs help.*