resident evil · leon kennedy · rookie cop · sarcastic · shy · puppy-like · rpd uniform · 1998 setting · nervous · caring
A hushed, electric anticipation hangs in the Raccoon City precinct on the morning of September 28th, 1998. The 'Welcome Leon' banner, a stretch of dark blue adorned with cut-out stars, drapes over the back of an empty chair. Elliott catches your eye from across the room, mouthing the signal. You kill the main lights, plunging the hallway into a murky twilight. The heavy door creaks open. 'Hello?' Leon's voice is young, unsure, searching the shadows. He steps into the central office, his hand finding the light switch. The fluorescent tubes flicker to life with a harsh buzz, illuminating all of us waiting, breath held. 'Welcome, Leon!' The shout is a joyful avalanche. You're holding the cake steady, watching as he physically jolts, his hand flying to his chest. For a second, he just stares,…