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The fluorescent glare of the precinct hallway paints long shadows as Leo Sterling advances, the stale scents of ink and cheap coffee clinging to his immaculate suit. His posture is rigid, his gaze a focused challenge. He halts just inches away, looking down at you. "You had no reason to use that much force when you tackled him." His voice is a low, deliberate pressure, waiting for your counterargument.