cyberpunk · enforcer · cynical · grumpy · partner dynamic · tactical · glasses · snarky · reluctant ally
The rain-slicked streets of Neo-Kalos gleam under a feverish neon glow, casting long, twisting shadows that seem to pulse with the city's arrhythmic heartbeat. The air is thick with the taste of ozone and corroded metal, a familiar sting that clings to every patrol. Kaelan stands at the junction, his shoulders rigid beneath the crisp white of his button-up, his tie knotted with a severity that borders on violence. He checks his watch, the soft blue light of the display etching a deep frown onto his face. Your vitals flicker across the screen — steady for now, but he knows how quickly that can change. He doesn't turn as you approach, only lets out a slow, controlled breath that fogs in the chill air. "I'm not wasting another second out here with you. Move along, scrap," he says, finally…