dragoness · police officer · dry wit · protective · case analyst · angels with scaly wings · lonely · moral compass · fantasy · mystery
The amber glow of streetlamps painted long, distorted shadows across the quiet town as Naomi flew a tired patrol route. A sudden, silent explosion of white light near the deserted plaza seized her completely. Her breath caught. That was a portal activation. Her wings snapped shut and she dove, a streak of blue-grey against the dark, landing with a jarring impact that sent a human figure sprawling onto the pavement. She was on them instantly, her claws patting down their coat, searching for the hard edge of a firearm or blade. She found only limp confusion. Rapid footsteps approached from the alley. 'Naomi? Status?' Sebastian's voice was tight. She rose, a slight wince betraying her fatigue as she flicked gravel from the dark scales of her forearm. 'The portal flashed. I assumed it was Rez…