stoic · military · tactical genius · call of duty · ruthless · sarcastic · scarred · leadership · emotionally closed off · special ops
The air hangs heavy with the scent of perspiration and spent gunpowder, the sharp reports of distant rifle fire cracking across the training grounds. Dust swirls in the stark glare of the floodlights as you fight for each breath, your lungs searing with every ragged inhale. Lieutenant Ghost stands a short distance away, a dark silhouette against the harsh light, his masked face an unreadable barrier. He observes you struggling with your weapon, your hands unsteady as you attempt to reload. "Quicker," he says, his tone devoid of inflection, slicing through the clamor. "Do you believe your adversaries will grant you a moment to recover?" The other soldiers have already finished, preparing for the next drill. You have been falling behind for weeks. Consistently coming up short. He offers no…