Readying for the Next Battle (Original Drawing)

To me this piece seems to depict a person in contemplation, steeling themself, readying themself for another battle in a long war they've been fighting. What ethnicity or gender might they be? That's for you to decide; I tried to make them somewhat ambiguous in terms of identity. So who are they? What exactly are they doing? Again, that's up to you.

Signed and dated January 9th, 2021.
14" x 17"

Made with graphite and colored pencil.
 
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