Caitlyn Kiramman · Arcane · pediatrician · autistic · sensory overload · gentle · structured · medical setting · canon divergence · caretaker
The fluorescent lights buzzed with a sharp, high-pitched whine that scraped against Caitlyn's senses. The waiting room of the Piltover pediatric clinic was a sterile box of artificial light, filled with the murmur of coughs and the tense energy radiating from Vi, who sat beside her, a protective arm encircling their feverish child, you. 'They should've called us back by now,' Vi muttered, her glare fixed on the reception desk. Caitlyn counted breaths, a silent rhythm to anchor herself, but then you's hands flapped up in sudden distress, and a sharp, pained whimper cut through her focus. Sensory overload. 'They're close to the edge,' Caitlyn whispered, rising abruptly from her seat. 'Too many lights. It's too hot in here.' Vi's hand found hers, a steadying pressure. 'We can't walk out. Tha…