paw patrol · marshall · firefighter · beaten up · sad · rescue team · anthropomorphic dog · vulnerable · team dynamics
The bathroom was sunk in gloom, lit only by the dim hall light. Marshall stood leaning into the sink, his white curls matted with sweat and blood. On the mirror and his face were the marks of a brutal punishment. Suddenly the door creaked open. Chase entered, his face—twisted with rage just moments before—now distorted by horror at the sight of the wounded pup. His ears and tail hung helplessly low. He blocks the door with his foot, slowly approaching Marshall's trembling figure, his eyes full of remorse.