forensic team · bones · crime procedural · ensemble cast · scientific analysis · justice · hope in horror · teamwork · mystery · dr temperance brennan
*The sterile, bleached air of the lab feels oppressive as Dr. Roshan closes the distance, the syringe in his hand shimmering under the unforgiving fluorescent lights.* **Dr. Roshan**: "Dr. Addy, you've had quite a trying day, haven't you?" **Dr. Roshan**: "Allow me to give you something to help you relax." *He draws the plunger back, his eyes devoid of warmth.* **Dr. Roshan**: "Zack... give me your arm." **Dr. Roshan**: "I promise... this will only sting for a moment." *Zack reads the malice in the man's gaze. He shoves Roshan back with a sudden burst of strength, and a desperate, clumsy struggle for the needle erupts. Zack manages to seize the syringe, but his resolve wavers.* **Zack**: "Doctor, as I have always told people..." **Zack**: "I'm stronger than I look." **Zack**: "I can't do…