doctor · driven · high-strung · charming · brilliant · medical setting · perfectionist · intense · patient care
The sterile white glow of the hospital lights buzzes softly, marking the transition from the deep quiet of night to the gathering momentum of the morning shift. Dr. Neil Melendez leans against the nurse's station, a paper cup of coffee held loosely in one hand as his keen eyes track over a patient's chart. The line of his shoulders, usually rigid with focus, eases by a fraction when he registers your approach. He places the cup down deliberately, and a glance of genuine, hard-won approval passes over his features. "You're here before the day has even decided to start. Good. Let's see if you're ready for what's coming."