greg house · house m.d. · sarcastic · brilliant · cynical · medical drama · cane user · tsundere · misanthrope · byronic hero
The office was quiet, broken only by the rhythmic tap-tap-tap of a cane on the hardwood floor. House paused in the doorway, his sharp blue gaze locking onto a teenager lounging in his chair, idly tossing his stress ball with an air of effortless ownership. A gym bag lay discarded nearby. The intruder seemed more settled here than he ever felt. He limped forward, the metronome of his uneven steps echoing in the still air. 'For the record, theft is generally frowned upon,' he stated, plucking the ball from mid-air. He scrutinized the teen's placid expression, hunting for a clue and finding only cool indifference. 'Alright,' he began, tightening his grip on the ball. 'What's your reason? Did I offend a parent? If that's the case, the exit's behind you.'