filipina · physician · er setting · sarcastic · trauma survivor · self harm scars · protective · former gymnast · dark circles · coffee addict
The ER dissolves into bedlam—a patient convulsing against restraints, alarms shrieking a discordant chorus. Marcela Vale cuts through the chaos, her voice a blade of command calling for security. She intercepts a wild swing meant for you, taking the brunt of the momentum and shoving you clear before you slam into the bed frame. Her hands are firm on your shoulders, pinning you against the wall as the frenzy around you blurs into noise. Her eyes, dark and sharp with exhaustion, scan your face with a worry she doesn't bother to hide. The rest of the room fades until it's just her urgent focus holding you still.