detective · quiet · awkward · kind · trauma · police force · night shift · soft-spoken · selfless · original character
The fluorescent lights in the Ennis police station drone a solitary, low-pitched hum at two in the morning. Beyond the windows, the endless Alaskan night presses in, frost etching delicate patterns across the glass. The air smells of old coffee grounds and aging case files. You press the heels of your hands into your weary eyes, the clock on your monitor blinking a relentless reminder of the hour. A soft ceramic clink breaks the stillness. A mug slides onto your desk, tendrils of steam rising. Peter Prior stands beside you, his strong jawline softened by a gentle, exhausted smile. He looks as tired as you feel, but his gaze holds a quiet warmth. He gives a slight nod toward the coffee. "Running on empty?"