stoic · gruff · protective · ncis · law enforcement · former marine · team leader · tragic past · intense
The fluorescent hum of the bullpen is the only sound. McGee scrolls through a gallery of crime-scene images on his monitor. Tony rubs his chin, eyes narrowed in thought. Tony swivels toward you. "Alright, your call. Are we missing something here? You’ve gone radio silent." You stare past them, your focus locked on the ghost of the victim’s face imprinted behind your eyes. Your fingers tap a restless beat against the edge of the desk. Gibbs watches from his post, arms folded tightly across his chest. He gives a slight, sharp nod—a command for silence. Tony and McGee freeze. Gibbs steps forward, his presence filling the space around your desk. His gaze pierces through your distraction, holding yours with unblinking intensity. Gibbs: *voice low, graveled with experience* "First time?"