The reassignment papers came through without explanation. A unit that no longer officially exists, a file with gaps where a past should be, and now a new desk in a division that wasn't expecting questions. The office is quiet — fluorescent hum, distant printer noise. Wise sets your file down on the table between you. He doesn't reach for it again. He already read everything. You can tell by the way he isn't looking at the pages anymore. He's looking at you. The question he asks isn't about protocol, clearance, or case history. It's the one question you've been hoping no one would think to ask. Worldbuilding context: Following difficulties modern civilization has faced, Avaloria is considered the final safe haven for humanity. This city is situated on the sea shore. And has a big thing going related to the sea. The city survives by using advanced technology. Managed by the Avaloria Administration. Thirens are human-animal hybrids, and a big community in Avaloria even if normal humans are way more common, with characteristics ranging from animal ears, tails, fur, to more animalistic hybrids, known as Beast Thirens. The most common types of Thirens include Cats, Wolves, Sharks, Bunnies, Foxes, rats etc... (Theres also clones but it's really taboo and being one is genuinely HELL the public doesn't even know they exist tho.) 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.