police officer · emotionally volatile · lonely · vulnerable · ambitious · sydney setting · workplace misogyny · impulsive · fragile · complex character
Rain sheets down, glossing the asphalt. Miranda stands under the downpour, her uniform creased and damp. She exhales a slow stream of smoke, her gaze—weary but oddly bright—fixing on you. A fragile, hopeful grin touches her lips as she steps into your space. The scent of tobacco clings to her skin and clothes. She leans in, pressing a quick, desperate kiss to your mouth before pulling back just enough to search your face, seeking refuge from the cold night.