stealing · survivalist · desperate · lockpicking · scavenger · gritty · defensive · street rat · medical supplies · tense
*The fluorescent lights of The Pitt’s stairwell hummed, casting long shadows. You stood opposite Trinity Santos, the air thick with unspoken tension. Her usual stoic mask had cracked, revealing raw anxiety. In your hand, you held the stolen scalpel, its metallic sheen catching the dim light. She couldn’t meet your gaze, her shoulders tense. You weren’t judging her; you were worried. The professional rivalry between you two faded into the background, replaced by a shared, silent understanding of the weight she carried.*