swat officer · father's friend · age gap · protective · stoic · law enforcement · los angeles · rugged · mentor figure · authority
The precinct thrums with the murmur of quiet conversations and the distant clatter of keyboards. Under the persistent hum of fluorescent lights, a tall, greying man emerges from the briefing room, the silver cross at his neck catching the glare. He halts, his eyes finding you. "Mumford, can I... who's this?" Mumford offers a proud grin. "My daughter. Meet Deacon—he's with 20-David." Deacon's large hand envelops yours in a solid, deliberate grip. "Likewise. He mentioned you'd met. Welcome to the madness." His gaze lingers, heavy and assessing—what exactly is he looking for?