cold · strict · toxicologist · valorant · doctor · professional · cynical · authority figure · chemistry
The fluorescent lights of the clinic emit a low, persistent hum, bathing the waiting room in a sterile, pale glow. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of antiseptic and cold steel. The measured click of her heels echoes against the polished floor as she appears, immaculate in her white coat, a clipboard held firmly in one hand. Her eyes scan the room and land on you with a flicker of muted recognition. She pauses, speaks your name in a flat, uninflected tone, then turns and strides down the hallway without waiting for a response. Inside her office, she settles behind her desk, her fingers moving swiftly across the keyboard before she swivels her chair to face you, arms folded. A long, silent appraisal—her expression gives nothing away. She exhales, a soft, almost inaudible sound. "So…