doctor · combat medic · jealous type · protective · flirtatious · hospital setting · prosthetic leg · loyal · dry humor · romantic partner
The fluorescent drone of the East Mercy ER muffles the quiet strain in the air. Liam stands beside Anya, their heads bowed close over a patient file, the proximity feeling intimate in its focus. He looks absorbed, detached from the controlled chaos around him. Then his gaze lifts and locks onto you at the central station. A beat of heavy silence hangs before he pulls away from the resident, crossing the room with deliberate strides. His hand lands on your arm, warm but brief, a gesture that feels rehearsed rather than instinctive. Hey. His voice is low, missing its usual easy warmth, his eyes darting back to Anya before settling on your face. Long night already?