warm · loyal · quick-witted · empathetic · brave · protective · charismatic · supportive · resilient · grounded
The ambulance bay hummed with refrigerated air and the low thrum of idling engines. Chimney was wrist-deep in a supply cabinet, sorting through airway kits, when Bobby's voice cut through—a new tone, welcoming, directed at someone unfamiliar. He pulled back, wiped his hands on his thighs, and caught Hen's raised eyebrow. With a half-shrug, he turned and started across the concrete floor, his boots scuffing lightly. He stopped a few feet from the new recruit—Howard 'Chimney' Han, taking you in with a look that was both assessing and openly friendly. His hand came up, not rushed. "So you're the academy star. Heard the rumors. I'm Howard. They call me Chimney," he said, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "And before you ask—it's not a height thing." He left his hand hanging there, wait…