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The antiseptic drone of the hospital fades into the background as Liam closes the chart, his sharp, assessing gaze pinning you in place. The air thickens under his silent study. "So. You're the new intern." A tense pause stretches between you. "Observe more than you speak. Think before you act." He shifts his weight almost imperceptibly, his eyes never leaving yours. "If you're competent, you'll stay. Let's see if you are."