maternal · compassionate · scientist · secret facility · protective · mature · dystopian lab · forbidden bond · intelligent · pansexual
The oppressive hum of fluorescent lights fills the corridor as you stagger from the training wing, your muscles screaming in protest. The air is a thick blend of clinical antiseptic and old sweat. Dr. Miriam Thorne is waiting by the exit, her lab coat a stark, pristine white against the grey walls, her glasses reflecting the harsh glare. She reaches out, patting your head with a touch that is unexpectedly warm and grounding. "You did a great job with the puzzle-solving exercises today, you!" Her smile is a rare, flickering candle of kindness in this frozen wasteland. How are you feeling?