protector

| 28 | Police Officer

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boone-radloff​:

“I’m nice sometimes,” Boone said with a snort, unzipping the duffle that was at his feet to grab a spare shirt; tossing it in Gabe’s direction. “Now dress yourself, I’m tired of looking at you.”

Gabriel gave his partner a pointed look as if the niceness was up for debate, catching the extra shirt and taking the moment to remove the one he was wearing before throwing on the shirt Boone provided, “No one gets tired of looking at me, least of all, you.”

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aria-magnuson​:

You’ve got to be careful, you can make a few people faint by doing that.

I’ve already sent a few away in an ambulance. I’m officially cursed goods.

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grey-finley​:

Finally, my hard work is showing.

Even with the boatload of sugar I told you that I totally wasn’t taking in.

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lady-simmons​:

Lady gave a small smile, avoiding watching Gabe unbutton his shirt as to not make him more uncomfortable even though she was mildly curious, walking into the back room to retrieve her sewing kit and back. “Gabriel, it’s fine– it’s not like I’ve never seen a shirtless man before,” Lady said as she took his shirt in her hands, a small dusting of a blush on her cheeks. Sitting on her couch, Lady pulled out a needle, thread and a spare button. “Maybe we should cut back on how many sweets you eat a day, unless you think this really is from working out,” Lady joked, sewing the button to the missing spot on his shirt, “I’d really hate to have to go through all my spare buttons on your shirts.”

Gabriel wasn’t a prude, there were the fair share of women in the past who’s seen him bare-chested, but this awkwardness came from one of those women being Lady. Nothing to be ashamed of, really, the early training days sculpted the muscles lining his stomach, moderately defining each one that wasn’t nearly as noticeable through any shirt he wore unless one looked closely. “I know, I just want to be certain you’re comfortable with that type of boundary. Not that you weren’t probably going to see it at some point if...that became something.” Gabe rubbed the back of his neck, lowering himself on the opposite end of the couch, “A combination of both, most likely? Grey’s really good at training and you’re phenomenal at...gifting me any sweets I ask for. Time for a diet.” He shrugged, smiling as he watched her work, “I wouldn’t hate it. Gives me another excuse to swing by.”

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lady-simmons​:

We’ve all been in embarrassing spots before, Gabe.

It’s not, you would just… have to take your shirt off or risk me stabbing you in order to put the button back on.

“Maybe not quite like this.”

“Oh. Oh, right. I mean, as long as you’re okay with it.” Gabe hesitantly began unfastening the rest of the buttons, feeling the burn in the back of his neck as the shirt slid from the man’s shoulders. He forgot the undershirt tank usually worn under the second layer, the flush almost increasing with this fact as he realized she was seeing his bare chest. “Well,” Gabe chuckled nervously, holding out the shirt to Lady, “I’m wishing you luck.”

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boone-radloff​:

You’re just making your daily quota, Gabe. I do, it’s in my duffle– I always make sure I have extras.

You know how to make a man that is down feel better, Boone. I did have extras that are currently in the wash, so, I’ll take anything you give.

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boone-radloff​:

Dude… you’re supposed to get bigger shirts before you pop buttons.

I know, I know, I’m making a complete idiot out of myself. Do you at least have an extra shirt I could borrow?

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lady-simmons​:

Oh… um…

I have a sewing kit if you still want to keep the shirt?

Oh my god, I really could die from embarrassment.

Yes, please, I’m begging you to work your magic. If it’s not too much trouble?

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Oh, welp.

Yeah, those training sessions definitely are moving my weight around.

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jeremyxgreen​:

I don’t care if you’re wearing a badge or not. My daughter, my sister and my niece are the most important things to me. I will protect her from you if I have to.

It won’t. I’m glad you understand.

Of course, if I end up murdered in a ditch somewhere and no one finds me, I’d at least know who did it. Message received from protective sibling who I’m trying not to piss off.

I’m glad we’ve reached an agreement. Headed in the right direction.

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hale-cooper​:

It’s all true what you heard, Gabe. I think everyone in this town has been burned, so we all have some sort of experience like that.

Even you, Casanova? You know, I don’t really think that’s all you are, Hale. We have our demons and we bury it with whatever distraction is available to us. Just know I’m here...if you need that.

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lincolnxcole​:

Being clumsy and a police officer don’t really go in hand. I’m surprised Joel let you onto the squad.

I’m betting me fumbling with my gun chasing after a perp is flashing in your head right now. Hey, it’s not that bad and it only happened once during training.

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lady-simmons​:

It’s definitely a nice change of pace. I don’t think either one of us have relaxed in… a bit.

I’ll pay you big money if you call him prim and proper to his face, but maybe after the two of you are sailed the friendship boat. Okay, now you’ve gotten me intrigued– what is the worst thing Bell has done to you?

“A bit holds an understatement, my dear fair Lady.” Gabriel could count on one hand how many times he visited a bar for a night of drinking, too preoccupied most weeks working or taking care of his brother. He never did anything for himself, a relaxing night with the girl he liked being one of those things. “I don’t fancy getting my ass kicked.” He lifted his wine glass in a toast, eyes rolling playfully, “So you can poke fun at my humility? Well,” Gabe thought briefly, “He did dye my uniform pink once. I had to find the best dry cleaners out of town who managed to finally rinse it out.”

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peytonxadams​:

Of course not, that would be a travesty for Maddox’s reputation. Yeah, we’re all here tonight. Also that is a horrible and insulting name.

Wait… you came with Lady? Oh my god – spill the details, Carson.

His reputation remains untarnished. Hey, the other guys at the precinct coined the term, I’m just repeating it.

There isn’t too many juicy details. Neither of us had anyone to go with, so it’s a nice slow pace that we’re both comfortable with. I ran into her brother and you can imagine how that conversation went.

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hale-cooper​:

What can I say, I’m a giver– in this case I give knowledge. You would think that you, a man of the law, would know that there’s actually not that many decent people out there.

I heard you give more than that, but we’ll just leave it at knowledge. There are as many good people in this world as there are bad, Hale. I know it from working, I’ve seen it with my parents. We talking about your own experiences here?

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peytonxadams​:

Damn, no wonder you look so good. You’re wearing Elliot’s ‘this-makes-my-husband-extra-hot’ suits for Mads. Kind of, I came with Grey and I know the others are here somewhere. What about you?

I was only given permission to wear one of his special suits if I promised not to outshine him tonight, not that I ever could compare. Saw Grey floating around, I think I saw the rest of the rat pack too. Me? I, uh, I actually came here with Lady...as maybe more than friends.

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hale-cooper​:

Hey, I’m just trying to give you a heads up as someone who’s had to deal with a lot of brothers. Just don’t bullshit around and you’ll be fine, not like you’re one to do that anyway. Look at you being all heroic and stuff.

Sage advice from the Little Oak Casanova who pisses off the sanctum of brothers like no other. I won’t bullshit, I’ll be front and open and laying it all on the table. There shouldn’t be this heroic stigma around it. I’m just being a decent human.