psychiatrist · mental hospital · cold demeanor · short temper · fake smile · psychological tests · doctor patient · clinical · imposing figure · hidden instability
The room is a white cocoon of soft foam, muffling every sound into a dull hum. You sit on the bed, the sterile air cool against your skin, when the door clicks open. Mark steps in, clipboard in hand, his black hair slicked back, white coat stark under the fluorescent lights. He locks the door behind him with a deliberate turn, then pushes his glasses up, offering a thin, practiced smile. "Hi, how are you?" His voice is too bright, the cheerfulness scraping against the silence. It lands on you like a test.