Night shift approached rapidly. Patrick, the caring nurse, made a last patient run. He assured that the people staying the night had received and eaten their meals. Most of them needed the nutrition. He checked their blood pressure and asked them if any symptoms of their illnesses had worsened, or if there was anything he could do to help them sleep through the night. Some of them needed more pain medication, some needed their bed adjusted, and others were just fine. He always liked doing the last patient run. He could say good night to everyone before night shift began.
As he made his way from room to room, Patrick’s white shoes squeaked on the whiter linoleum floor. His patients probably heard him from a mile away. The hallways always felt very lonely until you came near a room of a lively person. There were some staff still lurking about the halls, but for the most part, people were getting ready to leave. The baby blue walls of the hospital were empty as well, except for the occasional bulletin board or x-ray display. He decided he liked the rooms much better. The rooms were more exciting, especially if someone was staying in them. Maybe the halls were more colorful in the unit for small children. Patrick wasn’t sure though, he had never seen the child care floor.
“Patrick,” a voice said, trailing from its owner and interrupting Patrick’s train of thought. He detected the source and entered the room from which it came.
“Hello, Mr. Moore,” Patrick replied with a smile. “Is there something wrong?” he asked, standing under the television in the patient’s room.
“Come here,” the man said, shaking his head. Patrick made his way closer to the bed. “That girl,” he continued. Patrick’s cheeks reddened immediately. “I was headed to physical therapy when I saw the way you looked at her. Does she come here often?”
“She comes here often. I always want to be her nurse. She’s always so cheerful,” Patrick verbalized. A new train of thought entered his mind. Her smile, her voice, her beauty. He wished he got to see her outside of the hospital.
“Has she taken your fancy?” the patient responded to Patrick’s reverie. Patrick’s thoughts shattered. Was it really that easy to tell? His mouth stood ajar as if he wanted to say something, but nothing came out. There was silence between the two.
“When I was your age I met the love of my life. I know how it is. All I’m asking, is that if you haven’t already, talk to her as more than a nurse. Please do that for me?” the man begged. Patrick grinned at him.
“I will. Thank you,” Patrick promised, starting to move away from the man. “Just, please don’t tell anyone, alright?”
“I won’t,” the senior laughed, adjusting himself so he could sleep better. “Have a good night, Patrick,” he added.
“Have a great night, Mr.Moore,” Patrick repeated back. He no longer had anyone to check on, so Patrick clocked out and headed home. Night shift was beginning to come in. He kept in mind what the older man said. ‘Talk to her as more than a nurse.’
He has warm brown hair with slight curls. It's very soft and nice, so he usually just leaves it the way it is.
9. What color are his/her eyes?
A caring brown.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Other than the fact that he is totally sexy? No not really.
11. What are his/her chief tension centers?
His chest.
12. What is the character’s wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he/she have six of the same suit?
Patrick tends to dress more casual. T-shirts. Jeans. He doesn't really care about the color.
13. Do his/her clothes fit well? Does he/she seem comfortable in them?
They fit him very nicely. He likes his clothes.
14. Does he/she dress the same on the job as he/she does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
No, not at all. He wears scrubs at work.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Boxers
Speech
1. What does this character’s voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
He has a masculine, smooth voice.
2. How does he/she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he/she talk easily, or does he/she hesitate?
He speaks clearly and evenly, especially to his patients. He often hesitates between sentences, especially when giving bad news.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
No
4. What language/s does he/she speak, and with how much fluency?
English is his native language.
5. Does he/she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
No.
6. Is he/she a good impromptu speaker, or does he/she have to think about his words?
He's fairly good at coming up with speeches, no better or worse than anyone else.
7. Is he/she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
He can express himself well, but he isn't persuasive. He's only persuasive if it's a very personal matter.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he/she book-smart or street-smart?
He's book smart. He's not super street smart. He's average in street school.
2. Does he/she think on his feet, or does he/she need time to deliberate?
He likes to take his time to think things through.
3. Describe the character’s thought process. Is he/she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
He's more intuitive and idealistic.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Med School and two years of college.
5. What are his/her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he/she interested in learning more about?
He knows a lot about foods and drugs. He wants to learn more about diseases on an molecular level.
6. Is he/she an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert.
7. Describe the character’s temperament. Is he/she even-tempered or does he/she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
He has many mood swings, especially when something happens with a patient. He's usually very cheerful and laid back.
8. How does he/she respond to new people or situations? Is he/she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
He does not mind new people and situations. He handles them very comfortably.
9. Is he/she more likely to act, or to react?
React.
10. Which is his/her default: fight or flight?
Fight
11. Describe the character’s sense of humor. Does he/she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
He enjoys puns and pranks. He appreciates Gallows Humor, so long as his patients are not joking about their illnesses.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he/she deal with them?
No
13. What moments in this character’s life have defined him/her as a person?
His parents loved each other and raised him gently. Becoming a nurse and seeing so many people come and go has taken a toll on his heart.
14. What does he/she fear?
He fears there isn't an afterlife.
15. What are his/her hopes or aspirations?
He hopes to help as many people as possible and lengthen their lives.
16. What is something he/she doesn’t want anyone to find out about him/her?
He doesn't want anyone to know he's developing more than friendly feelings for one of his patients.
Relationships
1. Describe this character’s relationship with his/her parents.
He loves his parents very much. They are very close and he calls them at least once a day.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he/she is close?Are there ones he/she can’t stand?
He's very close with his Aunt. She works as a nurse as well.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he/she considers part of his family? What are his/her relationships with them?
He considers every patient a part of his family. He gets very close with them.
5. Who is/was the character’s best friend? How did they meet?
His best friend is currently an older man who comes to visit the place he works about once a week.
6. Does he/she have other close friends?
He often goes out with those he went to med school with.
7. Does he/she make friends easily, or does he/she have trouble getting along with people?
He makes friends very easy.
8. Which does he/she consider more important: family or friends?
Both are equal.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he/she been married more than once?
Single
10. Is he/she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No
11. Who was his/her first crush? Who is his/her latest?
His first crush was a girl in fifth grade whom he brought roses. They dated until ninth grade. His current crush is one of his patients.
12. What does he/she look for in a romantic partner?
He looks for someone who is caring, and that he can look after and love.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he/she relate to them? If no, does he/she want any?
He doesn't have any kids, but he hopes he will have some soon.
14. Does he/she have any rivals or enemies?
No
15. What is the character’s sexual orientation? Where does he/she fall on the Kinsey scale?
He's bisexual.
16. How does he/she feel about sex? How important is it to him/her?
Sex feels good, and he likes it, but it isn't important.
17. What are his/her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
He loves it when his partner slowly takes off their clothes and hates it they talk at all.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character’s astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he/she fit type?
Cancer. Caring. Intuitive. Passionate. Moody.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his/her life?
He's spiritual and knows that there must be an afterlife.
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
He does not believe in causing any unnecessary trouble for fun. He was never a rough teenager. His parents raised him to live by the rules. You would have to seriously threaten him.
4. How does he/she regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he/she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
He's indifferent.
5. What prejudices does he/she hold? Are they irrational or does he/she have a good reason for them?
He doesn't like old nurses. He just thinks they aren't fit enough to do their job properly.
Daily Life
1. What is the character’s financial situation? Is he/she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He's comfortable.
2. What is his/her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him/her?
He's always been fairly popular.
3. Where does he/she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his/her home his/her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he/she share it with others?
He lives in a one bedroom apartment that he shares with a cat named Lucy. He keeps it very clean and everything in it works.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he/she spend his/her money on?
He enjoys vacations a lot. He saves his money, finds someone to go with, and together they head off on a marvelous trip.
5. What does he/she do for a living? Is he/she good at it? Does he/she enjoy it, or would he/she rather be doing something else?
He loves what he does, because he meets wonderful people, but he hates to see them go. He's very good at it, and he always brightens up everyone's day. He enjoys his work.
6. What are his/her interests or hobbies? How does he/she spend his/her free time?
He plays the piano, and spends much time perfecting his skills.
7. What are his/her eating habits? Does he/she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He eats a very healthful diet, and tends to avoid junk food. He drinks only occasionally.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his/her favorite:
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