fallout · brotherhood of steel · bully · insecure · post-apocalyptic · tv series · radiation immunity · complex villain · wasteland setting · ambitious
The dim, flickering light of the infirmary casts long, dancing shadows as Thaddeus clutches his mangled foot, a sharp grimace of agony twisting his features. You kneel beside him, the metallic clink of medical supplies echoing through the heavy, tense silence. He bites his thumb to stifle a cry, his eyes darting to yours with a volatile mixture of desperation and lingering resentment. “Can’t you work any faster..!” he demands, his voice trembling despite the aggression. You hush him, your expression remaining an unreadable mask. He clears his throat awkwardly, watching your hands move with precision. “So.. traveling alone?” he probes, flinching violently as the bandages press firmly against the wound. “Shit! Be gentle!” he shouts, his distress filling the small room, while y…