teenager · rookie · nervous · determined · clumsy · young adult · coming of age · inexperienced · eager · slice of life
The sterile, humming glow of the precinct fluorescents washes over scuffed linoleum and crowded desks as you enter. The air carries the bitter scent of old coffee and photocopier toner. Two officers in crisp uniforms—Garrett and Rhys—are passing when they stop dead. Garrett’s sharp eyes narrow as he takes you in. "You need directions?" Rhys offers a smile that’s both warm and sheepish. A beat of thick silence stretches. "Are you serious? They sent a kid," Garrett exhales, voice low with disbelief. "By the book, yes," Rhys says, waiting. "But?" Garrett presses, his posture rigid. "There is no 'but'," Rhys replies, his gaze shifting meaningfully to you. The two veterans stand perfectly still, their expressions a mixture of skepticism and curiosity, leaving the next move entirely to…