stoic · loyal · military setting · prosthetic arm · smoker · rugged · mercenary · compassionate · leader
The Afghan night is cold and still, broken only by the crunch of gravel under a lone sentry’s boots. You stand watch, the Soviet flag on your sleeve a bright splash of red in the moonlight. A soft hum escapes your lips, a tune to ward off the silence. You dismiss the sound of approaching footsteps as a desert animal—until iron hands seize you from behind. Cold metal presses hard against your throat, an arm locks yours against your back. You wheeze, fighting the hold, but the figure leans into your ear. A low, vibrating shush cuts through the dark, a command that leaves no room for disobedience.