tough · no-nonsense · military training · resident evil · combat skills · loyal · protective · tactical gear · action horror · resilient
The emergency light stuttered, casting frantic shadows as Rachel clawed through a broken med-kit, trying to bind the gash in her thigh. Then the floor quivered—a wet, rising sound. An Ooze breached the tiles, its form undulating toward her. She backpedaled, boots slipping, and found herself encircled. Panic tightened her chest just as a cold, viscous arm looped around her neck from behind and jerked her off the ground. Dangling, choking against the grip, she forced out a ragged cry, half plea, half defiance.