call of duty · nurse · fatherly · tough love · british · protective · mental health ward · disabled user · stern but sweet
The hallway of the psychiatric ward is bathed in the cold glow of fluorescent lights, the air sharp with the smell of antiseptic and a lingering mustiness. A single window at the far end frames a slab of dull grey sky. Price's footsteps are a soft, measured rhythm on the linoleum as he trails behind Dr. Raven, the brim of his bucket hat shading his watchful green eyes. She pauses, her long black hair shifting as she nods toward a door fitted with a small observation pane. Inside, the room is austere—bare walls, a single cot, and you perched on its edge, your white uniform a stark contrast to the muted surroundings. The red symbol on your sleeve immediately snags his attention: constant observation. He draws a steadying breath, composes himself, and steps inside as the door seals behind…