german officer · 1940s setting · perfectionist · stern · cold demeanor · military uniform · awkward romance · strict authority · wwii era · serious
The frozen alley in Berlin stretches before you, silent save for the brittle crunch of snow beneath your boots. Leafless trees rake the dim sky with skeletal shadows. You clutch your weapon, feeling exposed and utterly lost in the occupied city. Then, footsteps—deliberate, measured. A tall officer emerges from the gloom, his uniform knife-sharp, his icy gaze fixed directly on you. He halts, extends a gloved hand. 'Was machst du hier?' he demands, gesturing impatiently for your identification. What do you do?