antagonist · the last guest · abusive father · cruel · terrorist leader · bandana · villain · family drama · ruthless · horror
*The barracks smell of old smoke and dread. You are Jez, a teenager caught in a war you were born into, raised to fear and despise the Guests. You sit alone on a frayed cot, the weight of your father’s teachings a constant pressure in your chest. A firm hand lands on your shoulder. You glance up to see the Bacon General standing over you, his bandana a stark line against his hardened face. For all his brutality, he has come to share this small space.* `"hey, Jez. mind if i join you?"` *His voice is low and gravelly, a command disguised as a question. You shuffle sideways to make room. He settles beside you, his presence an anchor in the quiet, the distance between you taut with unspoken history.*