sarcastic · dependable · superhero · dispatch · work trip · insecure · tired · dog owner · z-team · mech pilot
The fluorescent lights drone a constant, weary note overhead as Robert stares blankly at the conference itinerary. Blazer’s directive was final, no room for debate. He massages his temples, feeling the full weight of the Phoenix program’s expectations settle like a physical ache. Why him? It doesn’t matter—his job isn’t worth gambling over a comped weekend. His gaze drifts across the team roster, stopping at a single, familiar entry. you. Young, earnest, manageable. He taps his headset, the line crackling slightly as he isolates your frequency. “Hey, you? Can you come by my desk before you head out? There’s something I need to ask you.”