𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐑.*

one day it's a home and then the next thing you know, it’s a photo wrapped in plastic on your backseat.

[adyathevar]

in a time of need -- can i stand on your wings?

ADYA THEVAR. thirty2. she/they. aquarius. born in manchester, raised partially in malibu, california. stanford undergrad. brown med school grad. current trauma surgeon at merrock hospital. sister to aisha. cat mom to vecepia. a character study alike cristina yang (grey's anatomy), kat stratford (10 things i hate about you), raven reyes (the 100), gert yorkes (marvel's runaways) & devi vishwakumar (never have i ever). penned by jinx for merrock. 

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[siobhxoconn-deactivated20250805]

Ok I agree with you. Shakespeare did it the best and I'll stand by that. What did you think of the Romeo and Juliet with Leo Dicaprio? I won't tell you what I thought until you tell me first. Yeah that's true I really like being in the know. My brother would say I'm nosy because of it but I like to think it means I'm ahead of the curve. I would hate to see that many costumes too I always wanted to dye my hair and grow it out to look like hers but I don't think I can pull off the curtain bang. Is that what they're called? Names have changed a lot since I was a model. I had bangs for a shoot and I said never again it made my face look like a square. We're both feeling old which is a bummer. But hey I would rather that than the other choice. Oh so this is my fault! I'll take it. This should be our second job but you have to tell me your first.

[adyathevar]

Oh, that rendition was genius. Maybe a little choppy and overly stylized but I think Shakespeare would've loved it which is good enough for me. Now, it's your turn to tell me what you think. My sister would also call me nosey but she doesn't understand that she just gets special treatment to the front of the lines of my curiosity as my sister. Is your brother older or younger than you? You could definitely pull off a curtain bang but it's always good to be aware of our faults, even if they're of the hairstyle variety. I would never even attempt a bang, if it's me. But you? As a redhead too? If its bad, I'll tell you and we can go wig shopping. No wonder you were a model. What were they called back in your day? I'm a doctor, trauma surgeon. And you? I wouldn't be shocked if you were still a model, no matter how old we're both feeling, those cheekbones are forever.

[darpow]

"Which is no easy feat," it was hard raising a kid, not that he knew from personal experience, but just from watching the people around him and living in the world that they did, he could tell that it wasn't something that came easily. That it was something that took a lot of hard work and effort. So if they came out to be good people… that was something that people deserved credit for. "Too much sadness in doctoring," he said with a scrunch of his nose, shaking his head, "history, at least I know what I'm dealing with, there." Sure, there were always things that popped up and made you feel a little sad, but it was different. Better for him, somehow. "Yes. Obviously," he laughed, nodding his head, "and it's the kind of musical number that ends up winning you a Tony and putting you on the map, too." The sort of thing that any good ice cream eater wanted, why take a trophy that looked like ice cream cones when you could go home with a Tony, instead? Obviously. "Yeah," he said with a small smile and a nod, "I can imagine eventually you go home with a story that you don't want hanging around in your head. Whether it's from you, or the other person. But you're right. There's an advantage there! It would be irresponsible of you not to take it."

[adyathevar]

"Well, then, would you say that history is always doomed to repeat itself? That feels more depressing than doctoring. At least with being a doctor you're in the thick of it, finding solutions to problems. Investigating them. Trying to fix things. Not just sit on them and ponder. At least you teach. What does a pure historian do?" Though Adya hoped it didn't come off as admonishing of what Darrius did -- which she found to be just as important. Just as important and thankless, something she wished would change. They laughed at the verbal visualization of the musical, nodding in agreement. "STRAIGHT from the mind of Lin Manuel Miranda too. They'll be at the Tony's thanking the town of Merrock for the inspiration while Merrock becomes a top tourist destination -- changing our lives forever. And clogging our streets making traffic worse." There were many stories that Adya had rattling around in their head and though they were already extremely competitive, it went back to what Darrius said about how depressing doctoring could be. They may have been competitive, relentless and ambitious to a fault but having the upper hand in seeing misery was not a flex. "And you? Ever have any competitions with your coworkers on who can grade the most papers or who has the best class? Have you had to deal with a lot of students using AI for their classwork lately? Heard that's been a problem."

[xalecjacobs]

Something like that. Trust me, this town is aware enough of my music career. I doubt they'd wanna hear any more about it. Hey, I don't blame you. Always gotta get some beach time in over the summer. How was the 4th aftermath at the hospital? Uhh, yeah. Kinda my band. Dare's one of my buds.

[adyathevar]

I guess I've been under a rock unless it was before my time here. The literal Merrock of Merrock if you will. With what the fourth was, chaotic and exhausting. I really don't get a lot of time to gossip, hence why the Richard Starr info was so fascinating to me. Merrock really is a small world, kinda shocked I didn't connect the dots earlier. How long have you all been in the band together?

[aishathevar]

With another sip of her iced coffee, as if it helped her concentrate more on the task, she vehemently nodded. "Of course we are, we're lovely daughters after all, with everything figured out," maybe more Adya than herself, but she was trying at least. Maybe it was just pulling herself out of her slight hangover haze, looking at crafts with slightly discerning eyes, hoping they'd be able to get it out in time for the holiday. But it was something at least. "Hm, maybe. But I know they are having the time of their lives for sure. Pretty sure Mum was waiting to take over an extra room for her multi-purpose space. It's deserved, but seeing her project updates and pictures from her themed parties is giving me major FOMO." While the same could be said that Aisha was living her best life in Merrock, she kind of did have that familiar feeling of missing home every now and then, glad she was able to have Adya to commiserate with. Giving a teasing grin as if she were up to something, she slid her phone back into her bag. "With that stellar review, I guess that means you'll just have to come out more, then?"

[adyathevar]

"Every. Single. Thing." It's said plainly, though they both knew themselves and each other enough to know that it was something they both didn't believe in themselves as much as they did the other. Albeit, what that looked like for the two of them was very different. All that Adya saw in her sister was someone who was bright, brilliant, brave. Even when Aisha struggled with the path she was on, there had never been a shortage of care -- for the world, for life, for something. It was worth more than her sister knew, especially as someone who became easily disillusioned by the world. "Ugh, I know. Would you ever move back? Sometimes, when the hangover is this bad -- I fantasize. I think about all the different themed outfits I'd be able to make up." Though said jokingly, it's asked earnestly. Was Merrock the forever home for them both? Adya wasn't against it but sometimes she wondered if it should've been a resounding yes, a want, as opposed to something that was convenient. At Aisha's grin, a playful eye roll is given in response. "If there's more themed nights, maybe so. It's just never as fun if it happens often. Nights like those are like a NOVELTY. They keep me young."

[sunnynardelli]

“Thank you,” Sunny said before giving a bow. In general, it was always nice to be seen and liked. She definitely tried to be who she was and when people could appreciate it, it was a positive in her opinion. “I learn new stuff every day as well but in a different way. I’m like a doctor for people’s bad days and my prescription is usually some sort of liquor. What about you? What is your specialty?” She laughed, shaking her head before offering the other question. “I wouldn’t say that. I’m not super controversial. I don’t think so anyways.”

[adyathevar]

Laughter erupts from Adya at the sight of a bow, finding someone who was willing to be silly was always a treat to the doctor who sometimes took their job and themselves a bit too seriously. It wasn't even something Adya would willingly acknowledge out loud but self awareness was the first step, right? "Oh, so are you a bartender then? Or just salesperson? Mine is trauma surgery, never a dull moment here as well." An eyebrow raises at the denial of living a controversial life. "Well, why aren't you then Miss What's Life Without A Life Controversy. Seems antithetical to your WHOLE statement if you ask me."

[oliverxsutton]

"Good to know they'll be put to good use," Oliver replied with a smile. "Don't worry about it. If you need more, you know where to find me," he gestured around him. "Or the school, but since it's summer, I'm mostly here," he nodded before looking at Adya again. "Okay, that is good to know because I've heard some of the kids talk about that one. Well, the high school crowd. They've found it really interesting. Surprisingly popular, but then again, I think zombies really do hit that demographic in the right way. Just like vampires," he laughed softly and nodded a bit. "Oliver," he stated, holding up his ID for them to see. "Or just Mr. S, as the kids know me," Oliver smiled again. "I haven't heard of that one, but I'm guessing it's more of a modern day adaptation?" he raised a brow. "Austen always has a special place in my heart. Probably one of the first authors whose writing I really fell in love with," he said. "I named my dog after Elizabeth Bennet," he said. "I may have come across it, sounds familiar," he said, grabbing his pen and jotting it down.

[adyathevar]

"I do and I expect seasonal and themed stickers now." Nodding at the information given to her, Adya smiles again. "A teacher and a librarian? I'm sure they're still not paying you enough. Both places are very lucky to have you, nonetheless. Don't go burning yourself out too much, I've heard a bunch of people in both of your professions who do that very thing." Though, she was one to talk being a surgeon of all things. "I was just having a conversation with someone about vampires being suddenly so cool again. I remember when it was weird to like vampires. Zombies -- I feel like have always been kind of a hit, from Thriller to that tv show The Walking Dead? It always brings me a specific sort of anxiety, like I'll go to work and find a zombie outbreak." Looking at the badge, they tsk themselves, "should've read. If I can't do it in a library, where can I? But yes, it's a modern day interpretation in which Lizzie Bennet has a youtube channel that she updates, has her family members on. I must've watched it a dozen times or so in uni. It's FANTASTIC. I think they might've tried to do a spin off with Lydia at one point but it didn't quite take off the same way," she sighs. "Lizzie Bennet the dog, meanwhile, I named my cat after a Survivor winner. Vecepia. I do wonder what Austen would think of all these interpretations of her work. Do you think she'd love it? Or be a massive critic?"

[siobhxoconn-deactivated20250805]

The starcrossed lovers trope never gets old. I see it everywhere all the time and so many people complain about it but I think that's because it isn't done right. If they did it like this, I'd pay attention. Plus that idea of the audience being in the know is a plot twist. Being the head honcho... been a while since I've been that but I don't envy him. He's always got to wear his favorite purple suit and show up in a green scarf and be like yeah this is Daphne Blake, how are you? I think she was a good person too she was always my favorite character in the old Scooby-Doo cartoons. I can't believe talking about Richard Starr reminded me I was an actual kid when those were coming out. But I don't know any of these people personally either which makes it a lot more fun. Though I think our casting could be better if we did.

[adyathevar]

I think they're still trying to chase the original sin of all Starcrossed Lovers -- Romeo and Juliet. It's not my favorite either but they did refine the trope in a way that's constantly copied but seldom done well. I always love when the audience is in the know for things like that, where they don't treat us like idiots who wouldn't use our critical thinking skills. I guess to their credit, there's a lot of idiots who don't. Daphne Blake is also a blueprint if we're speaking of originals. Sometimes I get sick of seeing 90 million Daphne Blake costumes at Halloween only to like almost each and every one of them. You were an actual kid when those were coming out? Why does that make me feel old? I thought they came out when I was a kid, well, I guess I knew they were older than that but I didn't actually know until you said something. I have a feeling we'd do a bang up job as casting directors.

[nikhilmehra]

The night stretches long and leonine behind them. Still a myriad of hours to go, the sides of his face aching, eyes near twisting in their sockets from how engaged he was in reading through the charts. He nods in silent thanks to Nurse Gwog, who passes him the clipboard as she exits, only to make way for Miss Thevar, as Nik calls her just to get on her nerves a bit more, to intrude. And intrude she does; a particularly good person at doing so. Barely does he spare a glance to her, and he doesn't need to; her words accost him in waves. He flicks his gaze to the X-Rays brought in by the radiologist about ten minutes ago, and still they go on.

"So are you saying you want me to override the admissions office at the same time? I can't make a case for a patient who isn't underneath my care, so if you're wanting some assistance, Miss Thevar, I'd suggest you trip the Attending with a boot to the ankle and break his leg so that I can deal with him that way." The morose, and rather sarcastic, humour is thrown back her way. But in truth, it was a multitude of serious problems waiting to happen. The undercurrent of stress ripples through him, a familiar and not unusual feeling. Adrenaline courses soon after, as though to soothe how it feels when it jets through his forearms. He lets the clipboard rest on the tray before him, the bed now empty of their last surgery and the room entirely cleaned up. For a moment, nothing but the air conditioning whirs. "I'd need to look at her charts so I can pretend like I didn't. She's never sought drugs elsewhere, but you're going to have to handle Admissions if I'm on the fucking prowl for Dr. Kovak. I think Nurse Briggs should let your patient be admitted."

And here was the irony: Nik knows this patient already. He simply takes on the facade as though he hasn't because the door is propped open. He looks towards it, then clears his throat. God, he could use a cigar. "You know how sticky this shit gets," he mutters. She has shut the door after her, and his stomach twists about it. "Patterns are that Dr. Kovak disappears every single damn night for the same twenty-minute spurt and I have no clue where the hell he's going." An idea sparks, but instead of expressing it, he merely looks at her and the slow churn of the apple from her pocket. Ugh. God. Please, not the blackmail.

[adyathevar]

The eye roll is barely suppressed then but she lets them go on their manufactured tirade. Deep down, it's actually quite amusing for Adya especially at the end with the suggestion of violence. A myriad of sarcastic quips are at the ready on the tip of her tongue but she holds back ( as she has for months ) -- only going for the obvious. "Keep calling me Miss Thevar and I'll make sure you're the one who gets a boot to the ankle and a leg broken." This is half earnest, though deep down Adya does not have the heart to make good on her promise. They'd also prefer not to get the felony. The constant state of anticipation that came with working in a hospital has become her BREAD AND BUTTER -- as some would say in corporate speak. Adya's eyes go from avoiding his presence to starting at him fully & directly, watching his every move, seeing if he'll betray anything as she knows that Nik is probably craving a cigarette at the very least.

"Admissions is easy, thank you, Mister Nikhil." She tries not to laugh at her own taunt once the door is closed, putting all the annoyance she has into the words though a smile pulls at her mouth. Another chomp, loud, proud though she's hiding behind it. Adya debates then, whether or not to spill the info she knows about Dr. Kovak or to start her own descent to an on-call room and nap -- she's gotten what she's come for now. There's really no need to be here any longer. She doesn't leave; against her better judgement and the iron clad bitterness, starting under her breath, as if there isn't buffer to keep what's said next confidential. "Dr. Kovak is having a wank while Nurse Everbee watches. I'd say I'm not the type to hold that over someone's head to get what I want or help a patient but I'm so scarred from the sight that I've just wanted to forget. Was one of the most DISGUSTING things I've seen." Dr. Thevar knew better than to walk into rooms unannounced but curiosity had always gotten the better of them, spending any free time opening doors that maybe shouldn't have been open.

The sigh of relief of finally sharing this with someone else who was not family ( Aisha had heard enough of it ) is something she lets out. Someone who knew the doctor in question. "Here's the worst part, they were wearing masks. Not surgical masks. Eyes Wide Shut masks." Is Adya telling the truth about what's she's seen then? Or are they trying to get a reaction out of Nik? Another hearty chomp at the apple and she's almost at the core -- another sign that time was running out. "If you wanna see it, I can tell you the location. You could show up in your own mask, y'know. Which. The mere fact that they brought those masks to the hospital and no one said a word? Abuse of power comes at no surprise."

[nicholas-quinn]

He tapped his glass against hers, dropping his shades down over his eyes before taking a long sip. "I'll always cheers to that. My first pride - my first real pride - I was fifteen and out and single and my big sister had to come drag me away when I tried to sneak into the club with a fake ID." It was a different time, but Merrock had always been a safe town. He shook his head, laughing softly. "Do I look like I could be that subtle? I didn't plan this - I just volunteered with the set-up. Though I might push for a little extravagance next year" he smirked. "- everyone always thirsty to let loose."

[adyathevar]

Adya drank as he talked, a smile on her lips as she followed his words. "What else are big sisters for? As a big sister myself, I'm sure she's more amused about it now than she was then. My first real pride was in uni. Went into San Fran, thought it was the most beautiful city in the world at the time. In another universe, I'm still there. Was that pride here? If so, do they still know you as the fifteen year old who tried to sneak into the club with a fake ID?" At his protests, Adya squinted her eyes in disbelief. The part of her that was not buying it was the playful part that wanted it to be true as opposed to having any facts pointing to it being so. "HMM, well, I'll believe you for now. I'm Adya. I'd offer to help you push for some extravagance next year but I really don't think you'll need my help. If you do need someone to sign a petition or something or other though, let me know."

[henridelacroix]

"I don't remember exactly the outfit, I know it was matching but in an upscale fashion moment, so definitely something younger I couldn't or wouldn't appreciate. Pretty sure there was definitely some kind of green involved. Think if you want to do the whole family thing I can get behind a family costume for Halloween but that's probably about it. Think he's pretty loyal to Merrock but he'd absolutely give it a try and head out to Hollywood before making his way back home."

[adyathevar]

"Green? Don't know if I strike you as someone who'd rock a good green. If you ever scrounge up any pictures to show an almost perfect stranger, feel free to find me. A family costume for Halloween is always a precious choice, especially when the children are only young enough to be a pumpkin or something silly like an apple to the parents Snow White & Prince and the rest of the children as Seven Dwarves. I guess it's time to flag down Dick Starr for his big break."

[lenavaz]

As far as I know, they're staying free! Which is kind of nice, considering how expensive everything else is these days. They just make money off of ads, and honestly… I end up buying subscriptions to other services with the ads, anyway, to save myself a little money, so I really don't mind having to watch some commercials. That money can be spent on iced coffee. Merrocult, that's the one! And yes, of course, it sounds like a mermaid -- that's the whole thing, we'll get mermaid fans to tune in and then… yeah, sure, they're going to be disappointed when they realize that there are no mermaids, but who cares?! We've got them watching.

[adyathevar]

Glad that Tubi is staying honest and staying free -- that would be a key economic factor if it wasn't. Besides, some of the shows and movies on there scream free. We'd be losing a whole artistic medium if they started charging for it. Which subscriptions have you bought because of the ads? I'm curious now. See, it's all about marketing -- they'll be none the wiser that there are actually no mermaids in Merrock though in my opinion I think we could sell an additional story that Merrock was home to mermaids. How else would the name Merrock come into play? It just fits. Tik Tok would be all over it. Misinformation is so easy to spread nowadays.

[darpow]

"Momma didn't raise me to be mean," he said with a sincere smile, knowing that he really, truly did not have a mean bone in his body. He wasn't built that way, his parents had always hammered home the idea of being nice and polite and respectful to everyone that you came across, and he tried to hold on to that. Even as a grown adult that knew that it wasn't always going to be show to you in return. But if he could tease Adya (and by extension, Aisha) and make them believe that they had made him bad to the bone… well, mission accomplished, obviously. "It's the kind of thing that Hallmark movies are made of… sisters, taking on the man. But the man is the ice cream shop." And obviously, it wasn't quite that dramatic… but it was still funny in his mind. The kind of movie he would definitely watch, just for them. "That's fair -- you're kind of used to it. It'd be more surprising if you did end up getting grossed out over something someone said. Ever get into a competition with someone at work over who witnessed the most gross thing that day?"

[adyathevar]

"Neither did mine and I think they both raised two delightful contributions to society. More than two in both of our cases," it was refreshing to know that even with the influence of both Aisha and herself, Darrius would never stoop to her level. In the beginning, there had been a sense of suspicion cast on Darrius from Adya -- how could someone be so nice? So patient? Even in the face of provocation, Darrius was unshakeable. "You'd have made a wonderful doctor, we need more people like you." It's an offering, a kindness to Darrius in the midst of her mischief. "The man being the Merrock Ice Cream Shop run by the BENEFACTOR who does a musical number with us at the end after we're all hunky dory or whatever? I see the vision." Another lick from the ice cream and it was still good despite the fact that it was not her usual. At his question, she does not meet his eyes but at the ice cream itself. "Nik and I used to all the time," she doesn't want to talk about it, not really, but it's easy to let her guard down around Darrius. "Now I learned better than to get into competitions with my coworkers. Besides, trauma surgery offers a world of nasty that some of these other fluffy specialities couldn't even touch. It wouldn't be fair."

[xalecjacobs]

Happens to the best of us! Pretty sure I spent literal years hungover, on the road, at one point. Happy to report, pretty sure all traces of glitter are gone. How's it been going? You looking forward to this weekend or are you stuck working, treating idiots who blow themselves up with fireworks?

[adyathevar]

Years? On the road hungover? Now you've got to tell me more, are you some rockstar I should know about? That's a story that Richard Starr would love to have on the news. I'm glad all traces of glitter are gone. I'm stuck mostly working but I'm going to be actually going on the 5th, I have to show up a little for my first responders. They're the real backbone of the hospital. I've been needing a beach day too, selfishly. Especially because I know I'm in for it this weekend. You? Wait.... - you're in the band with Darrius, yeah?

[sunnynardelli]

“What is life without controversy?” Sunny said firmly. She felt like there was always going to be something and as long as people were happy with what they were doing, it really wasn’t a big enough deal for her to try and change it. “I think the important thing is that you’ve learned something. I mean, shouldn’t we all aspire to be learning things in honor of Pride? Whether it be about Richard Starr or really anything appropriate."

[adyathevar]

"I like you," Adya says decidedly, a high compliment not often said by her. In just their conversation, the other had been able to give a perspective shift and offer truths that she agreed with. "I agree. Though, in my line of work, I learn something new everyday. Involuntarily as much voluntarily. I'm serious when I say I like you though. I'm Adya. Dr. Adya Thevar. Have you been living your life in some sort of controversy, if so, what? Inquiring minds are dying to know."

[arturovasco]

I'm not criticizing them for liking it- it just wasn't cool to like it for a long while and now it's kinda cool again to like Twilight, that's all. Well, yeah. They're all boring, right? At least the main characters, that's part of the weird charm of it.

[adyathevar]

If I could make a living off of writing BORING characters, maybe, I wouldn't be a Doctor. Alice isn't boring though -- neither is Rosalie. Or -- you know what, no, I'm not going to dedicate anymore time to talking about Twilight than I need to. I'm actually impressed we've gone from Richard Starr to Twilight.

[adyathevar]

WHO: @nikhilmehra WHERE: Merrock Hospital. WHEN: Week of the June 8th.

"I need to speak with Dr. Mehra." Of course, Adya doesn't look at them only to the nurse had been charting in the room that Nik was. In the measured way it was said, Adya is holding back any of the malice she feels towards him and their situation for when either they're alone or not at the workplace at all. If that were to happen ever again. That's what made this situation so difficult. On professional level, there were not many people she respected more. On a personal level? Nurse Kwog leaves and Adya gives her an apologetic smile, noting mentally to get her some sort of gift card or something sweet for the next time she sees her. "It's about my patient that keeps coming in. You and I both know this is not the behavior of a drug seeker no matter how much my Attending thinks it so. He's being an ass and --" The realization that the personal familiarity slips into the conversation automatically. Though, they'd been coworkers, Nik had been her favorite and coworker bestie -- as some would say. "She's one flag away from not being able to be taken seriously in all of Maine and I'd really like to get her admitted and some proper testing done. Her insurance is ONLY letting the tests I know she needs done with reasonable cause, which, a hospital admission would be. If you could talk to my Attending and let him know that we've at least discussed this in detail over the past few months -- I think he'd listen to you over me." Translation: Dr. Kovak was an asshole misogynist that neither of them actually liked but listened to Nikhil more than them. He may not have meant to be harmful but he was ignorant, which was deadly in medicine. Adya wants to sit down then, a wave of exhaustion coming over them, but instead steadies themself against the door finally casting a look over Nik after having paced & explained themselves in front of them. "Any patterns you've noticed lately?" The apple comes out of her pocket almost comically -- but an apple a day did keep the Doctor AWAY afterall.