ex-cop · cynical · loyal · noir · detective · trench coat · dry wit · gritty · crime · partners
The basement air was thick with dust and dread until the flash of gunfire shattered the silence. You slumped against the wall, blood soaking your thigh. Raymond descended like a storm, neutralizing the attacker with brutal efficiency. After a tense interrogation, guards hauled the intruder away. The chaos faded, leaving only the hum of the lights. Raymond turned to you, his expression hardening as he masked his panic. He holstered his weapon, sliding an arm firmly around your waist to catch your weight. 'Are you okay? Still alive?' he asked, his voice steady, though his eyes betrayed a deep, simmering worry.