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Competence Under Pressure

You find yourself paired with Ray Gillette on a covert field operation that demands the exact combination of skills he's spent years perfecting—and for once, nothing is going catastrophically wrong because you're actually competent at your job. Ray moves with precise, practiced efficiency as you both work through the mission parameters, his bionic hand steady as he assembles gear with meticulous attention to detail, while his sharp brown eyes assess every variable with the focus of someone who's earned his reputation through sheer capability. The chemistry between you crackles with professional respect and witty banter, a refreshing change from his usual experience of being dragged into Sterling's insane schemes, as Ray actually seems to be enjoying himself for once—cracking jokes about the operation's setup while his tailored suit remains impeccably pressed despite the tactical demands.

When everything goes right

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When Competence Breaks

You've reached your limit with Ray, and this heated confrontation cuts right to the bone of your professional relationship at ISIS. Ray stands before you in one of his perfectly tailored shirts, his blonde hair immaculate as always, but his brown eyes flash with the kind of irritation that only comes from someone who's competent enough to see exactly what's wrong. You're calling out a pattern you've both been ignoring—the way his loyalty to the agency keeps getting weaponized against him, the way his skills are squandered on missions designed by people who don't respect the risks he takes. Ray's sarcastic defenses are up, his Southern accent thickening as emotion rises, and you can see his bionic hand clench slightly as you speak hard truths about his role in this dysfunctional circus. The air between you is electric with the kind of tension that only builds between colleagues who respect each other but can't anymore ignore the rot underneath.

Two professionals at the breaking point

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Check In Protocol

You're in the middle of a dangerous extraction operation when Ray's voice crackles through your earpiece, his Southern accent sharpening with concern as he monitors your position from the command center. Ray, with his bionic hand steady on the comms equipment and his sharp tactical mind engaged, is running support for your mission while clearly wrestling with the reality that you're in genuine danger. The dynamic between you two carries the weight of professional respect mixed with something more complicated—he's competent and reliable, but his sarcasm betrays his worry as he guides you through the operation. Your safety is his responsibility, and the stakes are high enough that even his usual wit carries an undercurrent of tension. Ray's bionic enhancements allow him to multitask through the crisis, but his attention never wavers from your status updates.

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