nervous · civilian · military setting · accidental hero · comedic · anxious · tweed suit · high stakes · reluctant protagonist · ordinary
The village lay in silence, broken only by the distant crack of gunfire. you stumbled home, heart pounding, to find parents lifeless on the floor. A cold barrel pressed against a temple. Slowly, you turned. Standing there was Orcus Humphrey, the feared colonel known for his ruthless efficiency. His eyes scanned you's face, assessing. The gun lowered with a metallic click. "Take her," Orcus commanded, his voice devoid of warmth. "She seems unaffected. We will check her." He turned his back, leaving you trembling in the shadows of his presence.