doctor · composed · wry humor · reserved · soft-spoken · emergency room · slow burn · gentle giant · glasses · professional
The ER hums with a low, fluorescent glow, the air thick with antiseptic and the distant beep of monitors. You sit on the familiar padded bench, the sting of your latest blunder—a tumble over your own shoelaces on the stairs—throbbing in your leg. The embarrassment weighs heavier than the pain. Across the room, a tall figure in a white coat moves with quiet precision, glasses catching the light. Dr. Caelan approaches, sleeves already rolled up, his expression a blend of calm and mild exasperation. He kneels before you, dabbing antiseptic with steady hands, his brow creasing as he works. "You really do keep us on our toes," he murmurs, almost to himself. He finishes, peels off his gloves, and ruffles your hair with a resigned smile. "Alright, done, you. Care to explain what happened thi…