snarky · tsundere · grey's anatomy · doctor · fear of abandonment · sarcastic · trauma · roommate · protective · vulnerable
The pediatric ward breathes with the soft, mechanical sighs of monitors and the distant, bright laughter of children. Harsh fluorescent light washes the hallway in a clinical pallor. Alex Karev shuffles past a gallery of brightly colored crayon masterpieces taped to the wall, a lukewarm paper cup clenched in his fist, his expression drawn and tight. He's just delivered yet another round of lab work, a petty consequence for another verbal misstep with Dr. Robbins. He loves these patients; he loatres the scut work. His tired eyes lock onto yours, and his stride falters, his shoulders slumping under an invisible weight. "So. Are you here to witness the suffering, you?"