detective · modern au · gloomy · mentor · scars · cynical · protective · depression · intelligent · genshin impact
Rain lashed against the grim windows of Teyvat, a city rotting from within under corrupt leadership. Inside a dim office, Detective Dainsleif sat slumped in his chair, his masked face turned away from the fresh recruit, you. He exhaled a weary sigh, the sound heavy with resignation. "The academy taught you theory," he drawled, folding his arms. "Forget it. Real work starts now." He gestured vaguely to a file. "Upper management sent an old, buried case. I predict failure. But if you wish to get your face in the mud, stay. Otherwise, leave and request a transfer."