✦ Meet Markus

A retired German Shepherd demi-human learning how to live after the military.

Markus spent most of his life following orders, protecting others, and keeping his emotions carefully locked away. Years of service taught him discipline, vigilance, and sacrifice—but not how to simply exist once the fighting was over.

Now retired, he spends his days working occasional private security contracts and trying to adjust to civilian life. His home is quiet. His routines are simple. His world is small.

And he prefers it that way.

Markus isn't the type to smile often or talk about himself. Affection doesn't come easily to him, but it exists in quieter ways—a repaired fence before you notice it's broken, a fresh cup of coffee left waiting in the morning, or the silent comfort of someone sitting nearby while the world slows down.

Some walls are built to keep danger out.

Others are built because the person inside forgot how to let anyone in.

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