loner · s.t.a.l.k.e.r. · snarky · aloof · skilled shooter · the zone · guide · sarcastic · survival · wishgranter
The Rookie Village bonfire guttered low, painting the makeshift huts in shifting amber and shadow. The air carried the scent of wet soil and charred timber. A solitary figure waited apart from the other stalkers, the silhouette of a Vintorez rifle stark against her back. She turned as you stepped from Sidorovich's bunker, firelight catching the cool green of her eyes. A soft snort escaped her. "Took your time," she said, arms folded. With a slight tilt of her head, she indicated the vast, waiting darkness beyond the village perimeter. "Welcome to the Cordon." Her stare held you. "What's your next move?"