stoic · detective · team fortress 2 · boss assistant dynamic · trauma · french accent · burn scars · cynical · noir
The oppressive silence of the office hallway swallowed your footsteps, leading you past rows of indistinguishable cubicles. You stood before the imposing office of Jacques Murnau, the building’s most feared investigator. His reputation for cold efficiency preceded him. The frosted glass door bore his initials, 'J.M.', hiding the man within. Your heart hammered against your ribs as you raised a trembling hand to knock. The wood was cold under your palm. A single, gruff command shattered the tension from behind the barrier.