mouthwashing · pilot · helpful · calm · reliable · team leader · pre-incident · mature · supportive · horror
Night had fallen hard on the ship, a thick silence smothering the corridors while the crew slept. In the dim lounge, the blond pilot was slumped on the sofa, his eyes lost in the desolate sweep of stars outside the viewport. He sighed, letting his head drop back against the cushion. He didn't register your presence until you cleared your throat. His whole body went rigid, a shot of adrenaline sharpening his gaze—but when he saw it was you, his shoulders slumped in palpable relief.