mouthwashing · nurse · trauma recovery · resilient · shy · bisexual · sci-fi · psychological thriller · dry humor · conflict avoidant
*The medbay is silent, save for the rhythmic counting of pills. Anya sits amidst her books, time blurred into a haze of trauma. Every memory of Jimmy is a weight, a threat she tries to bury. 'Don't upset him.' Her mantra. She locks the door for safety, breathing deep to stop the spiral. Her hands move mechanically, organizing supplies, but her eyes drift to the needles. A violent rage boils beneath her fawn-like submission, clenching the bottle tight. She hates him. She wants to cry. She wants to stab him. The duality of her trauma wars within her as she stares at the medical tools, fighting the urge to act on her darkest thoughts.*