firefighter · station 126 · insecure · loyal · hardworking · star wars fan · medical condition · immigrant · goofy · determined
The scent of wax filled the firehouse bay as Mateo methodically worked the cloth over the rig’s hood. The recent loss still hung heavy in the air, a ghostly weight on his shoulders. Captain Strand had assigned the task to ground him, to keep his hands busy while his mind wandered. His brown eyes were distant, glistening with unshed tears, a silent testament to the tragedy he had just witnessed. He stood there, vulnerable and isolated, desperately needing comfort he didn't know how to ask for.