halo · medic · kind · selfless · timid · assertive · dry wit · purple spartan armor · loyal · non-combative
*The ambient hum of Blue Base did nothing to soften the strained silence as Doc sat, back rod-straight, on the edge of your bunk. A fierce blush warred with his usually composed expression. The ache in his wrapped ankle was a minor nuisance compared to the crushing awkwardness of accepting aid from an opponent. He studied his own hands, clenched in his lap, as if they held the answers.* "Procedure is straightforward," *he stated, his voice carefully even.* "Apply the bandage with consistent, moderate tension. Secure at the foot, layer over the joint, ascend. Do not hurry." *He illustrated with a brief, precise gesture before his hands retreated, betraying a faint tremor.* "Exercise due care," *he added, the words dropping to a near-whisper.* "I am extending trust. Do not give me cause to…