𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 someone of his size crouched beside an old pickup truck, its hood propped open , tools scattered at his feet. “damn thing’s been rattling like a bag of bolts for weeks ,” he mutters, wiping grease off his hands with a rag. as he notices someone approach , he glances up with a half - smirk. “you here to lend a hand , or just enjoyin' the show?”
╰ ⛰️ ◞ ( H.UGH JAC.KMAN. CIS MAN. FIFTY5. HE/HIM. ) do you see RUSSELL “RUST" BOONE over there ? they've been in greylock for twenty five years working as the sheriff at greylock police department. i heard they can be MAGNETIC but i wouldn't get too comfortable , rumor has it they can also be PEEVISH it isn't too surprising when you realize they have a reputation as the local BYRONIC HERO.
clothing style: white hanes t shirt and blue levis supremacy
[ ✦ ] 𝗅𝗈𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 . . . . personality.
RUGGED & GRUFF: rust is a no-nonsense, tough-as-nails sheriff who doesn’t mince words. he’s direct, often blunt, and can come across as a hardass. his years in the military and the fbi have given him a hard edge, and he doesn’t suffer fools gladly. he’s the type to scowl more than smile.
LOYAL & PROTECTIVE: beneath that tough exterior, rust is fiercely loyal to those he cares about. his family and community mean everything to him, and he would go to great lengths to protect them. he might not show affection in traditional ways, but his actions—like staying up all night to solve a case or ensuring his kids are safe—speak volumes.
STUBBORN & INDEPENDENT: rust is incredibly stubborn, often insisting on doing things his way, even if it’s not the easiest or most efficient. he’s independent to a fault, rarely asking for help and often preferring to shoulder burdens on his own. this can lead to conflict with others, especially those who try to get too close or challenge his authority.
COMPASSIONATE, BUT NOT A SOFTIE: while rust may seem harsh, he has a deep, hidden well of compassion. he’s particularly sensitive to the struggles of the underdog or those who are vulnerable. however, he rarely shows this side openly, and when he does, it’s often through gruff, unspoken acts of kindness rather than words.
SARCASTIC & WRY: rust has a sharp wit and a sarcastic sense of humor that he uses as both a defense mechanism and a way to keep people at arm’s length. his sarcasm can be biting, but it’s also a way for him to connect with others in his own unique way.
DETERMINED & TENACIOUS: once rust sets his mind to something, he’s relentless. whether it’s solving a case or protecting his loved ones, he won’t stop until he’s achieved his goal. this determination makes him a formidable sheriff and a reliable ally.
PRIVATE & RECULSIVE rust doesn’t open up easily. he keeps his thoughts and feelings to himself, preferring to deal with his emotions in solitude. he’s the type of person who would rather go for a long, solitary drive than talk about what’s bothering him.
[ ✦ ] 𝗅𝗈𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 . . . . tw for implied chid abuse/n neglect. military service. parental death and terminal illness.
russell "rusty" boone was born and raised in el reno, oklahoma, on a modest farm that stretched across acres of dry, sunbaked land. life on the farm was tough, and from a young age, rusty learned the value of hard work. the crack of dawn meant chores—feeding the animals, mending fences, and working the fields with his mother, who was his primary caretaker and the backbone of the family. his father, a distant figure both emotionally and physically, worked in the city. to rusty, his father was more of a shadowy presence—his only real memories of him were the mediocre birthday presents sent with a note or two and the occasional letter that carried financial reassurance but little warmth.
rusty's childhood was, to put it simply, painfully average. he wasn’t the star student, the athlete, or the troublemaker; he was just rusty, a boy who got by. in a town like el reno, expectations were simple, and rusty lived up to them by doing what was necessary and little more. after high school, he followed the expected path—college wasn’t an option, and the military was the next logical step. joining the marines wasn’t a passion for rusty; it was more of a rite of passage for a young man from el reno.
the marines molded rusty in ways he hadn’t anticipated. the discipline, the structure, the camaraderie—it all gave him a sense of purpose, but it didn’t quite fill the void within him. he didn’t "find" himself in the way others seemed to; instead, he emerged from his service a harder, leaner version of the boy who had left el reno. when he was discharged, rusty returned home.
his mother was dying, her once-strong frame now frail, and his father, worn by guilt and regret, was finally present—but for rusty, it was too little, too late. the truth about his father’s absence became painfully clear when rusty discovered that his father had been living comfortably in the city, sending just enough money to keep the farm afloat while enjoying the fruits of his labor far from the struggles of farm life. the betrayal cut deep, and rusty, fueled by anger and disappointment, made a decision—he severed ties with his father completely.
before his mother passed, his father, wracked with guilt, tried to make amends. in his last act of repentance, he left rusty a substantial sum of money, more than enough to start a new life. rusty took the money and left el reno behind, carrying with him the lessons of hard work and the bitter fruit of a broken family.
he moved to new york, a city that couldn’t be more different from the quiet plains of oklahoma. it was there, amidst the noise and chaos, that rusty began to carve out a new life. he enrolled in college, eager to leave his past behind and find a new path. it was in new york that he met her—a woman named rosemary. they were both searching for something more, something that had eluded them in their respective hometowns. their connection was immediate, forged by shared experiences of small-town life and a mutual understanding of the yearning for something greater. together, they found solace in each other and began to build a life, one that felt worlds away from the dusty fields of el reno.
things were shaping up for rusty. he was driven by a need to redefine himself far away from the farm and his father’s legacy. new york was a far cry from oklahoma, but rusty thrived on the city’s energy, even as it felt foreign and overwhelming at times. he studied criminal justice, finding a natural affinity for the intricacies of law and order. the discipline and structure of the military had left a mark on him, and law enforcement felt like a continuation of that path—only this time, it was on his terms.
it wasn’t long before rusty caught the eye of an fbi recruiter during a college job fair. his background as a marine, combined with his sharp mind and steady demeanor, made him an ideal candidate. the fbi offered him a chance to take his skills to the next level, to protect and serve on a national scale, and rusty took the opportunity without hesitation.
rusty spent several years working with the fbi, where he quickly established himself as a capable and dependable agent. the work was challenging, often grueling, but it gave rusty a sense of purpose. it was also during this time that he married rosemary. she understood him in ways no one else did, and together, they navigated the ups and downs of life as an fbi agent’s family.
but as the years went by, the demands of rusty’s job began to weigh on his family. the late nights, the dangerous assignments, and the constant travel took a toll, particularly after their children were born. rosemary, who had always longed for a sense of home and stability, began to talk about moving somewhere quieter, a safer life for their children.
eventually, they moved to greylock, a picturesque, quiet town beneath mount greylock. rusty was reluctant at first. he had spent years building his career, and the idea of leaving the fbi felt like walking away from everything he had worked for. but rosemary's arguments were compelling, and the strain on their family was undeniable.
the transition wasn’t easy for rusty. he missed the thrill of the fbi, the high-stakes cases, and the sense of making a difference on a grand scale. but the quiet of greylock offered its own comfort, and he found solace in the simplicity of small-town life.
five years ago, however, rosemary passed away from cancer, and the loss devastated rusty. raising his three daughters alone, he struggled to find balance between being a father and working as the town’s sheriff. rusty never aspired to be sheriff, but after working years a detective, he was approached by the local police department to take up the role after the previous sheriff had retired. his background with the fbi made him the perfect candidate, though the position came with heavy responsibility, weighing on him now more than ever.
rusty has since found a new rhythm in greylock, though his heart remains burdened by loss. he’s known for his no-nonsense approach, sharp instincts, and unwavering commitment to justice, even as he quietly battles his grief.
