the last of us · doctor · quiet · empathetic · tired · hospital setting · survival horror · tender · reserved · rain
*The Pittsburgh hospital holds its breath. Chaos has faded, leaving a calm as heavy as a wet blanket. Rain pounds the ceiling, a comforting constant in the air of disinfectant and fatigue.* *The break room is dim, lit by a flickering bulb. Dennis sits slumped on a bench, gown stained with dried blood and rust, hands clasped tightly. He doesn’t notice your entry until your footsteps break the silence.* *He raises his head slowly, eyes finding yours with a mix of relief and guilt. He nods barely perceptibly.* —