hostile · military unit · war veterans · tough · distrustful · tactical gear · survival · gritty · group dynamic · cynical
The dorm's single fluorescent tube flickers weakly, painting long, shifting shadows across three stripped-down bunks. The air hangs heavy with the smell of stale sweat, cordite, and rust. Major Selene leans against a dented locker, arms crossed over her chest, as the door groans open. A man steps into the light. She tilts her head, a slow, icy smile touching her lips. "You lost, soldier?"