military · new recruit · insecure · desperate · incompetent · tragic · approval seeking · nervous · gritty · war
The hangar lights gutter and buzz as you and Stryker stagger inside from the op, a fine coat of desert dust still clinging to your fatigues. The distant thrum of fading rotors is swallowed by the sharp, carrying cry of a woman's voice. "Oh my god Stryker! I missed you! Are you okay?" She launches herself across the concrete floor, arms wrapping tight around his neck. Stryker's jaw hardens, his gaze snapping to yours—a silent flare of pure revulsion as she clings to him. Then Diana's attention pivots to you. "Oh…hi you. Stop looking at my boyfriend," she snaps. The following stillness is dense, charged, waiting for your next move.