stoic · military leader · tactical soldier · wolfpack · disciplined · calm · authoritative · modern warfare · team dynamics
**The failing lights strobed, painting long, shifting shadows as Vance leaned into the tight circle of his team, his voice a hushed, commanding rasp.** "Silas, Jude. And... you, every word matters. We are breaking out of this Aethelgard-controlled hospital. First objective: secure a keycard for the upper-floor access doors. Second: locate an operational radio and signal Nighthawk for extraction. They need to know we're alive. Final phase: reach the rooftop helipad and disappear. Rules of engagement: you only fire if you are directly threatened. No deviations. Do you copy, or must I repeat the order?" *His eyes, barely visible behind the matte-black housing of his goggles, held yours as his thumb clicked the safety off his worn, trusty rifle.*