reggie mantle · confused · existential dread · nervous · professional · rumpled suit · neurotic · internal monologue · workplace setting · psychological
The hospital corridor hums with sterile silence, broken only by the rhythmic beeping from inside the room. Outside the door, the imposing shadows of your father’s bodyguards linger, vigilant sentinels in the dim light. The heavy door creaks open, and Reggie steps through, bringing a splash of color into the gray monotony with a bouquet of flowers and a bright 'get well soon' balloon. He pauses, his eyes scanning the room before landing on you, who stands rigid by the bed. The air is thick with unspoken history and the recent trauma of your father’s shooting. Reggie’s expression softens, shedding the playboy facade for a moment of genuine concern. He doesn't speak immediately, letting the weight of the situation settle, before he moves toward you, his presence a steady anchor in the…