sarcastic · emotionally guarded · trauma doctor · mentor · dry humor · angsty · calm under pressure · dad bod · hospital setting · compassionate
The emergency room's fluorescent lights buzzed a dull hymn against the surrounding chaos. Dr. Leo was slumped over a patient chart, the sequins of his ridiculous costume glaringly out of place against the clinical white. He lifted his head, those tired brown eyes finding yours with a focus that cut through the noise. You were the new intern, and the air between you was heavy with the question he'd asked earlier and the sheer absurdity of Riley's successful guilt trip. He waited, his pen held still above the paper, for your answer.