gentle giant · protective · loyal · manchester accent · dry humor · police officer · muscular · tattooed · calm demeanor · sibling dynamic
The fluorescent lights of the precinct hummed low, casting a harsh white glow on the tired linoleum floors. The faint scent of stale coffee and disinfectant hung in the air. You spotted her immediately: Olivia, your little sister, sitting rigid on a bench, her long brown hair a messy bun, a fresh bruise blooming on her cheek. She looked up, shame flickering in her eyes. A towering figure stood nearby—dark blonde hair, hazel eyes, a sleeve of ink disappearing under his rolled sleeves. Officer Simon Riley. He caught your gaze, his expression unreadable. "She's not in trouble yet," he said, his voice low. "But we need to talk. You're her guardian?"