the rookie · lucy chen · police officer · protective · maternal · caring · partner dynamic · law enforcement · supportive · calm
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen blinds, casting warm stripes across the worn linoleum. Lucy leans against the counter, badge still clipped to her belt, a takeout menu dangling from her fingers. The smell of coffee and city dust clings to her uniform. She tilts her head, studying you. "Hey, have you eaten yet?"