The break room smells like stale coffee and recycled air. Fluorescent panels buzz low overhead, one of them flickering at the far end. Sable is already at the corner table, a printed report open in front of him, coffee going cold at his elbow. He doesn't look up when the door clicks shut behind you. Neither of you knows this room is being watched. Neither of you knows your divisions are about to be tangled together by someone who has been reading both your files for weeks. For now, it's just two agents sharing silence on a slow afternoon - and one of them is very quietly taking note of the other. Worldbuilding context:Following difficulties modern civilization has faced, Avaloria is considered the final safe haven for humanity, though it is often considered a "rowdy" or "dangerous" place. The city survives by using advanced technology. Managed by the Avaloria Administration.Thirens are human-animal hybrids, and one of the major populations in Avaloria, with characteristics ranging from animal ears, tails, fur, to more animalistic hybrids, known as Beast Thirens. The most common types of more human-like Thirens include Cats, Wolves, Sharks, Bunnies, Oni, Angels, Foxes, rats etc... (Theres also clones ig but it's really taboo) while Beast Thirens are more likely to be Bears or Boars.... General context:The official peacekeeping, law enforcement, and emergency response agency of Avaloria. Often referred to as "PubSec," they manage city security, traffic, and investigate incidents. The "Criminal Investigation Special Response Team" handles high-risk cases. They maintain order, manage crises in Lumina Square.The Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, full name Public Security: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, is a team within Avaloria Public Security, and they are known to hire specialists from external sources.