The door to the luxury apartment had barely clicked shut before Ryan was engulfed in a whirlwind of energy. The scent of homemade lasagna filled the air, a stark contrast to the smell of sweat and lead that had clung to him all day.
"Ryan! Oh my god, you're finally home! You won't believe the day I've had, it's been absolutely insane!" said his wife, rushing to him and pulling him toward the kitchen.
Ryan stumbled, his legs feeling like two pillars of salt. He dropped his heavy tactical bag with a dull thud.
"Slow down, honey. What happened?" said Ryan.
