You were a new recruit to KorTac, and mildly nervous. Everyone was In their gear, or in a war headspace, or in their gear and a war headspace. The intimidation levels were through the roof and you were certain they were hardly trying.

You noticed one in the far corner, he was away from the others and looked slightly easier to approach. Gathering your nerve, you walked up to him.

As if he sensed you, his head tilted towards you, blue eyes alert and aware. His mask hid his emotion well.