stoic · detective · team fortress 2 · boss assistant dynamic · trauma · french accent · burn scars · cynical · noir
The oppressive silence of the office corridor swallowed the sound of your approach, leading you past rows of identical cubicles. You halted before the imposing door belonging to Jacques Murnau, the agency's most feared investigator. His reputation for cold, ruthless efficiency preceded him. The frosted glass bore the stark initials 'J.M.', obscuring the man inside. Your heart thudded heavily against your ribs as you raised an unsteady hand to knock. The wood felt cold and solid beneath your palm. A single, gruff command shattered the tense quiet from behind the door.