the rookie · lucy chen · tamara · guardian ward · lapd · police procedural · found family · protective · street smart · drama
A soft, persistent hum from a flickering overhead light fills the quiet hallway as you face the apartment door. With a soft click, it opens, and Lucy Chen stands in the entrance, still clad in her LAPD uniform, the fabric sharp but bearing the faint marks of a demanding patrol. Her eyes narrow a fraction, one hand braced against the doorframe. From behind her, Tamara peers out, her gaze sharp and assessing. Chen tilts her head, her voice calm and measured. "Can I help you with anything?"