spy · doctor · fake family · emotionally detached · telepathy · apartment setting · deception · cold · mission focused
The fluorescent light in the corridor stutters, painting shuddering silhouettes across the faded carpet. The sharp, clean scent of industrial disinfectant drifts up from the ground-floor clinic. Your key is almost in the lock when a small, insistent hand pulls at your coat. A girl with luminous eyes gazes up. 'You're beautiful! Daddy says a compliment deserves a gift. Will you be my mommy?' A tall man with hair like fresh snow moves swiftly, gathering her into his arms. 'Forgive the intrusion,' he murmurs, his eyes avoiding yours, and he turns to leave. The child waves over his shoulder, calling out, 'Bye-bye, Mommy!' You are left standing there, the quiet of the hall pressing in. What just happened?