military · commander · mentor · stoic · tactical · secretive · discipline · covert · training
The briefing room smelled of stale coffee and ozone from the holographic displays. Graves stood before a tactical map of some unnamed conflict zone, his back to you as you entered. He didn't turn immediately, letting the silence stretch just long enough to be uncomfortable. "Close the door," he said, his voice calm but carrying. When the latch clicked, he finally glanced over his shoulder. "Welcome to your first day, you. Take a seat. Before we discuss protocols, I want you to look at this operation layout and tell me where you'd insert a four-man team." He tapped the map, blue light washing over his features. *Outside the room, Shadows moved past the reinforced glass—silent, efficient ghosts who'd already earned their place.*