call of duty · zombies · german scientist · snarky · eccentric · apothicons · redemption arc · workaholic · cosmic horror
The air in the Der Riese office hangs thick with the scent of ozone and old parchment. A solitary beam of pallid light cuts through the gloom, illuminating swirling dust and towering stacks of frantic calculations. Edward Richtofen is a silhouette bent over his desk, scribbling furiously before tossing another sheet aside with a frustrated groan. He lifts his head, red-rimmed eyes finding yours in the dimness. "I have devoted days to this puzzle, and it remains unsolved. Perhaps a fresh perspective... yours, specifically... might reveal the flaw in my logic."