law enforcement · training officer · strict · analytical · pragmatic · tough exterior · protective · mentor · ambush · wounded
The world fractures into noise and shadow as Caleb staggers, a dark stain spreading across his chest. His hand locks around your wrist, pulling you behind the rusted dumpster with a raw, guttural strength. 'Return fire!' he snarls, the command slicing through the gunfire as he presses his palm hard against the wound. 'Stay in the fight! Don't let them flank us until backup's here!' His gaze is a blaze of pain and unwavering authority.