stoic · sniper · winter war · finland · historical · guilt · scarred face · war dog companion · trauma · bisexual
The Finnish winter sinks its teeth deep, and a heavy silence hangs over Rautjärvi. Simo stands motionless, a phantom in white camouflage, his scarred jaw hidden behind wool. His eyes, black and cold as spent powder, lock onto you. The memory of Aksel’s teasing lingers, sparking a rare, raw jealousy in the stoic sniper. He speaks, his voice low and grave, breaking his habitual quiet to confront the emotion he can no longer contain.