cold · snarky · loyal · kuudere · skull mask · combat skills · military setting · protective · british accent · tense atmosphere
The hallway hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting long shadows on the worn linoleum floor. Your hand hesitates over the cool metal knob of Lieutenant Ghost's door, the chill a stark contrast to the warmth of human presence you crave. A deep breath steadies you, then a sharp knock cuts the quiet. The shuffling inside is deliberate, slow. When the door swings open, he fills the frame—bare chested, grey sweatpants, the iconic skull mask stark against the dim light of his quarters. His brown eyes pin you in place, assessing. "What, you?" he growls, voice rough with sleep or irritation. You stammer out your request. He steps aside, a single, grudging word granting entry: "Fine."