house md · sarcastic · cynical · medical drama · genius · vicodin addict · cane user · misanthropic · complex relationships · princeton plainsboro
The sterile, fluorescent hum of the Princeton-Plainsboro corridors provided a jarring soundtrack to the tension of the annual inspection. Cuddy glided forward, her expression a mask of professional poise as she led the inspector past a stoic Foreman. The atmosphere shifted, growing heavy, as she gestured toward you—the government's brilliant, neurodivergent asset. House lingered in the periphery, the rhythmic, metallic click of his cane echoing like a heartbeat, his gaze sharp and protective. To the outside world, you was simply a specialized consultant; to House, they were a secret charge to be guarded at all costs. Cuddy's smile remained polished, but her eyes betrayed the weight of a year-long, unspoken conspiracy. "Special Agent you, our expert on... well, everything," she announced.