From the first moment the John Kennex met Detective Valerie Stahl, he noticed that she was a generally young woman. She always greeted him and Dorian everyday. She conversed with suspects, giving them respect and still maintained authority. She was an intelligent young woman who knew what she was talking about, which was more than what John could say about other Detectives he worked with in the past. But there was one detective that seemed to be the exception to Detective Stahl's pleasantries. And frankly, John couldn't blame Stahl for the decision at all. Detective Paul was an ass. Whether he was naturally so, or today had just been one of those days, Paul was making good and sure to piss of Stahl in every way he deemed possible.
From his desk. John had had a perfect view of the days events. It had started the moment Paul entered the precinct. John could've sworn Paul's eyes had locked onto Stahl, much like how those damn MX bots zeroed in on suspects. Paul had made his way past Stahl's desk while she worked. John couldn't hear the comment, but he'd seen the anger flash through Stahl's eyes. And he wasn't the only one. Dorian had seen it and read it as well. Stahl, being the bigger man in the situation, did nothing to Paul. But that seemed to only egg him on more.
Four hours later and John was ready to sucker punch the bastard. John glanced in Paul's general direction for the countless time. Paul was watching Stahl while she tried to work, ignoring him in the process. Or trying to anyways.
"Hey Paul!" John called. "You ever hear the word 'work'? It's what people do on a daily basis. Might wanna try it."
Paul glared at John and returned around to face his desk. Stahl looked up from her desk and gave John a thankful smile. John couldn't resist giving her a reassuring nod before returning to work.
"Subtle, John." Dorian said.
John arched a brow. "How's that?"
Dorian turned to John. "You. Being a knight in shinning armor to Detective Stahl. That was very subtle."
John opened his mouth to object. "Now wait-"
Dorian closed his search and turned from John. He looked toward the entrance as several guards entered with their suspect. "Our suspect has arrived. Interrogation room 1."
John nodded, following the suspect with his eyes. He stared across the room, following the suspect with Dorian a few paces behind him.
"Hey Stahl, you ever wonder what a real days work is like?" Paul asked.
John stopped on the stairs and closed his eyes. The ass just didn't get the message. John opened his eyes and turned around. Dorian stood a few feet from him, looking confused. "I'll meet you there."
Dorian arched one of his brows. He used that same look numerous time before, always with the same meaning behind it.
"Shut up." John said.
"I didn't say anything." Dorian replied with a smirk.
John shook his head and walked back onto the floor. He marched to Stahl's desk and stepped directly into Paul's line of sight. He leaned against the desk, taking Stahl's attention off of Paul. "Detective Stahl, I need a favor."
Stahl's brows rose. "Really?"
John nodded. "Yeah. See, we got a suspect in room 1 and I need to get information about that isn't in his file."
Stahl nodded slowly. "So you want me to observe him during the interrogation?"
"If you can spare the time." John explained. "Not sure how cooperative the guy is yet."
"Sure." Stahl rose from her desk and walked toward the interrogation room. John walked a few steps behind her. He looked over his shoulder, throwing a glare in Paul's direction as he passed. He smirked to himself all the way to the interrogation room, where a knowing look from his partner dampened his mood.
okay so first almost human fanfic. fyi, I don't think Valerie would really take much from Detective Paul, but I do think she is a woman who wouldn't stoop to his level in retaliation. Next chapters will be better, promise.