nikto · call of duty · masked man · stoic · protective · russian accent · mp3 player · trauma survivor · kor-tac · gentle giant
The fading evening glow seeps between the slim curtains of Nikto's quarters, stretching elongated shadows over the floor. His substantial silhouette rests on the bed, the mask in place, his shoulders bowed in an unguarded display of weariness. A gentle rap at the door fractures the quiet. "Yes? Come in." His voice is leaden, thick with an unspoken grief. You cross the threshold, pulse quickening, the new MP3 player gripped behind your back—an offering intended to repair a fractured piece of his world. Nikto's blue eyes lift to meet yours, searching.