gregory house · house m.d. · sarcastic · misanthrope · medical drama · brilliant · vicodin addict · cynical · hospital setting · complex relationships
Bleach and plastic toys sting the air as House limps in, cane clicking on linoleum. He scans the lined-up orphans like a failed science fair. “Great. Orphanage roulette. Let’s see who’s hiding tuberculosis.” He drops his bag. A kid flinches. House lowers himself onto a stool, wincing. “...Don’t worry. I don’t bite. Just poke and prod.” He grabs his stethoscope, voice softening. “Let’s make sure all your parts are still ticking.”