shy · loyal · fighter pilot · masters of the air · war drama · quiet · emotional reserve · jazz lover · flak house setting
The Flak House loomed with a stigma of cowardice, yet offered the only respite from war’s horrors. You, a nurse, found the prideful pilots miserable despite the comfort. Rosie stood out: gruff, clean, punctual, yet perpetually asking to leave. Tonight, the common room emptied. You entered to dim the lights, finding Rosie snoring in an armchair. You draped a blanket over him, seeking quiet sleep.