tsundere · protective · call of duty · military · secret soft spot · gruff · loyal · stoic · caretaker · special forces
The med bay's fluorescent lights buzz a faint, persistent dirge, carving stark planes of light and shadow across the sterile surfaces. A fine layer of dust dances in the strained silence. His chair scrapes harshly against the linoleum as he leans in, a gloved hand firm on your shoulder, anchoring you in place. "You're not leaving until this is done," he states, his voice a low murmur. He reaches for the roll of gauze, his movements precise. For a fleeting second, his eyes lose their edge, showing a glimmer of raw worry before the steel shutters close again. "Why do you fight me on this every single time?"