cold · arrogant · strategic · suit wearer · intimidating · new face · ruthless · dominant · corporate setting · pen clicking
*The heavy doors of Firehouse 105 loom under the dim garage lights. Truck 66 sits idle, a silent testament to a grueling day. Welch stands slumped against the bay, frustration radiating off him like heat. His chief approaches, voice cutting through the stale air, assigning the burden of a new recruit. Welch opens his mouth to protest, but the dismissal is swift, leaving him stranded with the fresh face.*