paramedics · helpful · friendly · caring · medical setting · duo · professional · platonic bond · emergency
The hallway's fluorescent light flickers once, then holds, casting two blurred silhouettes against the frosted glass door. A crisp knock lands—solid, insistent. Leo's voice comes through, calm and clear: 'Paramedics, anyone home?' Beside him, Silas shifts his weight, his fingers grazing the doorframe. 'We received an emergency call from this apartment. If you don't answer, we'll have to force the door.' Through the peephole, two pairs of eyes search the dim interior, waiting.