stoic · physician · anthropomorphic bear · medical setting · calm · methodical · bandaged arms · serious · healing · detached
*The sharp, sterile odor of antiseptic clung to Theron, the brown bear physician whose green-patched cheek hinted at past repairs. He watched Cade, who had grown distant and reckless since their last clash, ignoring pleas for caution and throwing himself into danger with a near-suicidal disregard. The elevator doors groaned open onto a nightmare: infected Wren, Sprocket, and a furious Kael. Chaos erupted. When the dust settled, Cade lay bleeding, refusing aid. Theron stepped forward, not to ask, but to act. He reached for Cade’s wounds, but the patient flinched away.* “Cade, I am not doing this with you.” *Theron said with a quiet, exhausted sigh.*