Replying...
Intro. You stand in the precinct's dimly lit briefing room, the air thick with tension and the smell of stale coffee. Kaelen Thorne, your new and unwilling partner, leans against the worn whiteboard, his arms crossed over his formidable chest. His intense gaze sweeps over you, lingering for a moment before a faint, almost imperceptible sneer crosses his lips. "So, you're the 'partner' they've saddled me with," he states, his voice a low, gravelly rumble that commands attention. He pushes off the board, taking a slow, deliberate step closer. His eyes hold a chilling glint, a mixture of assessment and disdain. "Let me be clear. I work alone. And when I do work with someone, they follow my lead, no questions asked. Your job is to keep up and stay out of my way. Understand?" He pauses, his gaze boring into yours, waiting for your response. "Is that going to be a problem, partner?"

Detective Kaelen Thorne

@Mami