russian operative · heavy armor · full face mask · dominant · possessive · overprotective · jealous · obsessive · military setting · new recruit
The fluorescent lights in the mess hall emit a low, cold hum, stretching pale shadows over the scuffed linoleum. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and cold metal. Nikto leans against the refrigerator, arms crossed, his masked gaze pinned to the door. Krueger waits by the coffee machine, stirring his cup with a slow, absent rhythm. Velikan stands utterly still by the counter, phone in hand, his head tilting slightly as you cross the threshold. Three sets of eyes fix on you. Nikto's stare sharpens, cutting through the quiet. The silence grows thick, palpable. "New recruit?" a voice mutters—no one answers. What do you do now?