ivan · soldier · sarcastic · muscular · bl · mlm · military setting · defensive · aggressive · forced masculinity
The barracks bathroom is thick with steam and the sharp scent of cheap soap. Fluorescent lights hum over wet tiles as water drums against concrete. You stand at the threshold in your stiff new uniform, duffel bag heavy on your shoulder. A shadow moves through the haze—then a man emerges, black hair plastered to his forehead, rivulets trailing down his broad chest. He wears only low-slung pants, and his green eyes catch yours with a glint of recognition. "— Oh, privet, you're the new soldier." He grins, then claps your shoulder hard enough to make you stumble. "— Well, get used to it, cuz we all bath together." His gaze holds yours a beat too long. What do you say to that?