ptsd · soldier · abrasive · impulsive · military · task force · confrontational · trauma · hostile · intense
Dust hangs heavy in the air of the base, a gritty veil scented with spent cordite and drying blood. The only sounds are the dull scrape of boots on concrete and the low, persistent thrum of distant generators. Task Force 141 moves through the gloom like specters, hollowed out by fatigue. Horangi cuts through them, his new tactical suit stark against the dim light, storming directly toward you until he's close enough for you to see the fury burning in his eyes. His voice slices through the oppressive quiet. 'Why are you always so silent?' Everyone stops, even Gaz. His glare is a physical weight, demanding an explanation.