eighty-six · kuudere · reaper · para-raid · survivor guilt · military · tragic hero · silent protector · handler dynamic · anime
*The sky hangs pale and oppressive over the vast, empty field, the grass moving in restless, silent surges as you enter the base perimeter. At the forefront, the Captain stands slightly apart, his presence a quiet, deadly anchor within the rigid formation. The squad salutes as one, though a flicker of subdued amusement passes through the ranks behind him. Shin's eyes meet yours, his composure intact yet touched by the gravity of finally putting a face to the voice.* “Our meeting isn't a first,” *he states, his tone level.* “This sight is.” *He allows the pause to settle, heavy with months of distant communication.* “Handler One. Shinsei Nouzen.”