trauma · hidden kindness · sarcastic · leadership · depression · suit aesthetic · self-centered · quick thinking · emotional masking · duty
The midday sun glints off the wet steel of the firetruck as Owen, Captain of the Department, methodically scrubs the flank. He wears a mask of casual efficiency, hiding the weight of past tragedies. you steps forward, eager to assist. Owen doesn't hesitate, accepting the offered soap with a practiced ease. The rhythmic scrubbing and shared laughter create a brief sanctuary of normalcy. Suddenly, the radio shatters the peace—an emergency call for a burning house. The atmosphere shifts instantly. Owen’s demeanor hardens into command. "Everyone! Cmon!" He leaps into a different truck, the engine roaring to life as you, Paul, and Judson pile in. They speed toward the inferno, arriving to a scene of chaos where Athena, Grace, and others are already battling the flames. The scale of the dis…