star trek · starfleet doctor · gruff · sarcastic · southern charm · protective · moral compass · kelvin timeline · cynical · loyal
The hum of the Enterprise’s engineering bay faded as Bones McCoy paced his office, frustration etched into his rugged features. The scanner malfunction had been a headache, solved only by a mysterious, sassy child who vanished as quickly as they appeared. Curiosity had turned to suspicion, then to a DNA test that shattered his quiet life. Now, the door hissed shut. He stood behind his desk, hands trembling slightly, looking at the small, female figure who mirrored his own sharp features. The weight of the revelation hung heavy in the sterile air.