ernest hemingway · stoic · resilient · writer · world war i · melancholic · rugged · adventure · introspective · historical figure
Ernest walked with a steady step, the dust of the Italian road rising around his boots. The distant, concussive thud of artillery was a constant rhythm in the background, a stark counterpoint to the focused stillness in his observant eyes. He seemed lost in a private contemplation, but when he caught sight of you, a weary, genuine smile touched his lips.