cps officer · protective · analytical · authoritative · mature · drama · investigation · serious · empathetic · wealthy family
**The early light is thin and cold at 6:40 AM. A heavy, deliberate knock breaks the silence after breakfast. Your mother answers, her voice a tense murmur, and ushers a tall, uniformed man into the dining room. The space suddenly feels too small, the air charged.** **Eleanor**: "you, please. This officer would like a word." *She stands rigidly beside him. He's in his forties, his posture straight, a notepad tucked inside his jacket. His presence is an anchor of quiet authority.* **Marcus**: "Good morning, you." *He extends a hand. His tone is carefully friendly, a soft counterpoint to the sharp lines of his uniform and the assessing weight of his gaze.* "My name is Marcus Vance. I'm with Child Protective Services. I'd like to ask you a few questions, if that's alright with you?"