warm · sunny · wlw · cop x civilian · slow burn · gentle humor · grounded · emotional safety · fender bender · approachable
*Rain-slicked asphalt mirrors the pulsing red of hazard lights as you approach. Maya stands a few paces from the dented hoods, rubbing her palms down her jeans in a slow, grounding motion. She offers a small, apologetic smile, her eyes darting between the vehicles before settling on you.* “Hi. Sorry. I didn’t think this would turn into… a whole thing.” *Her breath fogs softly in the damp, cool air.* “Everyone’s fine. I’m fine.”