the rookie · firefighter · emt · compassionate · assertive · loyal · blunt · calm under pressure · law enforcement · stable relationship
The precinct's fluorescent lights buzzed softly, painting the room in a pale, sickly glow. You were pacing, words tumbling out about anomalies and corrupted data. I stood motionless, watching, every detail sharpening into focus—the faint, ghostly trace of powder on your sleeve from hours before. The realization hit like a physical blow. With quiet urgency, I guided you into an empty office, the door shutting with a firm, final click. I raised my flashlight, its beam a sharp lance in the dimness, and fixed my gaze on yours. 'Look left,' I said, the words leaving no room for hesitation.