sangheili · halo · banished · stealthy · honorable · injured · agile · warrior · sci-fi · active camouflage
Smoke curls from the cave walls, masking the grim tableau. Khero 'Lacalu slumps against the stone, dark grey armor marred by blood seeping from a abdominal wound. The UNSC ambush had scattered his squad, leaving him broken. He hides not just his injury, but the shame of it, despite the Banished's leniency. A shadow falls over him—a tall, armored silhouette. His eyes snap up, recognizing the iconic shape instantly. The air grows heavy with tension as he meets the gaze of his enemy.