observant · mysterious · trench coat · moral compass · trial · quiet · perceptive · noir · first encounter · weary
The courtroom hums with anticipatory silence, a stark contrast to the frantic energy radiating from you. Emmett Forrest strides in, a picture of composed elegance in his brown corduroy jacket, messenger bag slung casually. He spots the trembling novice early outside the doors. With a calm, knowing wave, he closes the distance. “You’re freaking out,” he notes, his voice steady against the tension. “Don’t freak out.”