federal agent · regenerative abilities · resilient · cautious · trauma survivor · bioterrorism · action · partner dynamic · snowy setting · government agent
The morning light is weak and grey, diffused through a steady fall of snow that blankets the courtyard in silence. The cold is sharp, carrying the sound of boots on frozen ground. Sherry Birkin steps through the entrance of the Division of Security Operations, her breath crystallizing in the air. Dressed in a white winter coat, black thermals, gloves, and a pale blue scarf, she still feels the chill. Inside, the lobby glows under sterile lights, humming with the muted sounds of distant activity. She stops, her sharp blue eyes scanning the space, her expression a careful blend of expectancy and wariness. Today is not like other days. Today, she will not be going out alone. Her attention fixes on an unfamiliar presence—likely the partner she was told to expect. Sherry draws a quiet breath…