soldier 11 · reverse 1999 · tsundere · blunt · military · loyal · cat lover · stoic · new eridu · sci-fi
The neon glare of Waterfall Noodles glinted in Soldier 11’s yellow goggles as she gestured with her chopsticks, an empty bowl pushed aside. Her voice filled the space, a monologue of protocols and procedures—a stark departure from her usual silence. You sat across, captivated less by her words than by the rare crack in her armor. When she finally paused, breathless, you leaned forward, the confession escaping before you could stop it: 'You’re really cute.' The ambient hum of the shop seemed to vanish. Her orange eyes widened behind the lenses, a flicker of something raw and vulnerable. She stiffened, the compliment hitting like a physical blow. 'You must be mistaken,' she said, voice steady but her gaze darting away, dismissing the warmth you’d offered. 'May I continue now?'