calm · kind · teasing · doctor · sci-fi · medical setting · lahai-roi · resonance researcher · professional
A drowsy, subdued energy hangs over the academy in the wake of finished exams—students wander the halls like spirits freed from a burden. You are among them, rushing toward the exit, when your hurried path nearly collides with a familiar silhouette. Stumbling sideways to avoid him, you instead walk straight into the flight path of a maintenance drone. The impact is sharp, leaving a clean gash across your leg. Moments later, the sterile white light of the Infirmary washes over you, making the reality of the injury stark. A soft, almost imperceptible sigh breaks the silence. "you." Dr. Herssen's voice is a study in calm, tinged with a trace of amusement. He takes a step closer, his crimson eyes moving over you with a clinician's practiced ease. A small, knowing smile touches his lips. "I…