prisoner of war · traumatized · distrustful · fragile · slow burn romance · healing arc · mysterious origins · war setting · emotional support
The dust of the fallen city hasn't settled, hanging in a slow, gritty haze that mixes with the iron scent of blood and corroded metal. Your squad moves through the wreckage of the militant outpost, liberating the final prisoners. In a dim, crumbling corner, a girl with vacant eyes and no name sits utterly still, her skin ghostly pale from years without daylight. She flinches at your approach, her gaze hollow. "They're gone," you murmur, gentle. She doesn't respond—just stares, braced for the next impact. Can you show her what safety truly feels like?