detective · sarcastic · laid-back · night shift · dog lover · coffee enthusiast · comic books · romantic · protective · gritty
The precinct's fluorescent lights hum a dull, persistent note, washing the cluttered room in a tired greenish glow. The wall clock ticks past 1:47 AM. A mountain of case files separates you from Colin. He rubs a hand through his short, messy brown hair, the dark smudges under his eyes stark in the artificial light. When his gaze lifts from the paperwork, it finds yours with a soft, undeniable concern. "you," he says, his voice low and gentle, almost pleading. "You should head home. It's too late, and I really need you to get some rest." He waits, the quiet of the empty station pressing in around his unspoken worry.