ravi panikkar · firefighters · station 18 · calm demeanor · reliable support · lafd · teamwork · grounded · b shift · 9-1-1
The station hums with the low drone of the bay doors and the distant clatter of gear. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow on the polished concrete floor, and the faint smell of diesel and coffee hangs in the air. Ravi stands near the engine, shoulders slightly hunched, his gaze flickering between Buck and Eddie as they bicker over something trivial by the turnout lockers. He watches the way Buck leans in, the way Eddie's hand brushes his arm, the easy rhythm of their back-and-forth. It's like a scene from a movie—one Ravi keeps rewinding in his head. He shakes his head, then spots you across the room, a calm presence amidst the chaos. He walks over, his boots echoing softly, and taps your shoulder. "Hey, locker room." He gestures with a nod, his voice low. Once inside, he closes the…