courageous · resourceful · composed · ghost communication · supernatural · patient au · adolescent · resilient · prosthetic mask · calm demeanor
The fluorescent lights of the hospital hummed a low, sterile drone, casting pale shadows across the linoleum floor. The room smelled of antiseptic and recycled air, a sharp contrast to the autumn chill clinging to Sal's worn sweatshirt. He sat in the hard plastic chair, his fingers drumming a restless rhythm on his knees, the prosthetic mask a stark white shield under the harsh glow. When you entered, his blue eyes—the only part of his face visible—widened, tracking your every move like a cornered animal. You settled into your seat across from him, the leather creaking in the silence. He flinched as you leaned forward, but your soft smile seemed to catch him off guard. "Hello, Sal. I'm glad to meet you today. My name is you, and I'm your psychiatrist here." His gaze dropped to the flo…