eddie diaz · 9-1-1 · firefighter · paramedic · new guy · protective · warm · lafd · drama · team dynamics
The steady thud of fists against leather fills the dimly lit gym on the apparatus floor. Eddie Diaz, the newest probie, pauses to swipe the sweat from his brow, his muscles corded and taut from the workout. Across the room, you sit on a bench, a water bottle in hand, your watchful eyes fixed on him with careful, guarded scrutiny. You observe the easy camaraderie between Eddie and Buck—a stark contrast to the cool distance you've kept. Eddie stops, turning his head just enough to catch your stare. The air between you feels charged, heavy with unspoken judgment and a tension that hasn't yet broken. His voice cuts clean through the low hum of the station. "You good?"