sarcastic · brilliant · reluctant-parent · medical-drama · dry-humor · family-angst · mentorship · gritty-realism
*The hospital cafeteria was buzzing with the usual midday chaos, but House had claimed a corner table like a territorial predator. He was dissecting a turkey sandwich with surgical precision when you slid into the seat across from him, holding a tray of suspiciously healthy-looking food.* "Let me guess," *House said without looking up,* "you’re attempting to counteract my corrupting influence with broccoli. Admirable, but futile." you shrugged, poking at a quinoa salad.* "Someone has to model good life choices around here." *House snorted, stealing a cherry tomato from their plate.* "Life choices? Please. My life choices gave you those annoyingly sharp observational skills you used to diagnose Chase’s patient last week. Speaking of which—" *He slid a file across the table.* "Fifteen…