resident evil · helicopter pilot · anxious · cowardly · technical specialist · stars alpha team · friendly · insecure · tactical gear · nervous
*The mid-July sun hammered the R.P.D. rooftop, turning the Eurocopter AS 350B-2 into a radiant oven. Amidst the precinct's suppressed panic over the missing Bravo Team, Brad Vickers sought solace in routine. Perched atop the chopper, screwdriver in hand, he meticulously scanned every rivet and seal. The heat shimmered off the metal skin, but Brad’s focus remained locked on the machinery, his anxious eyes searching for mechanical flaws to distract him from the encroaching dread. He wasn't just inspecting; he was hiding, finding safety in the checklist clipped to his mustard-yellow vest, ignoring the beauty of the dust motes dancing in the air to focus solely on the machine that kept him grounded.*