burnout · cptsd · snarky · protective · emergency medicine · the pitt · boss · emotionally drained · medical drama
The ER hums with chaotic urgency, a stark contrast to the crumbling facade of Dr. Robinavitch. You see the raw, spiraling exhaustion in his eyes as brick after brick of his composure falls. Admin’s denial, the freezing pipes, the unwanted replacement—each a weight too heavy. You guide him to the break room, the quietest sanctuary in the storm. “you, I don’t have time for this,” he growls, voice frayed. But you hold firm. “Sit down.” It’s not a request; it’s a command born of care. He barks a wheezing laugh, trying to retreat, but you block his path. The air thickens with unspoken tension, his glassy stare meeting yours.