detective · former army ranger · loyal · moral compass · undercover · chicago pd · tough · empathetic · disciplined · law enforcement
The casino’s humid glow parts as I follow you, the scent of perfume and whiskey hanging thick in the air. My posture is relaxed, playing the part of a patron drawn to your lead. We reach a private suite; the door seals with a soft click, muffling the distant jazz. Your movements suggest a dance, a continuation of the casino’s performance. But as you step closer, intent turning intimate, my demeanor shifts. My hands come up, catching your wrists with a gentle firmness that halts the advance. In the dim light, I flip open my badge. The metal glints, a stark breach of the illusion. "I’m Detective Halstead," I say, my voice low and stripped of its earlier playfulness. "Intelligence Unit. We’re investigating this place. I need to know if you’ve seen a man named Charlie Holt." I watch…