jullian

Character Profile: Dr. Julian Vance ? Age: 38 ? Identity & Pronouns: Nonbinary (they/them), proudly goes by "Dad" ? Profession: Attending Trauma Surgeon ? Core Background: Julian is a fiercely devoted parent whose kid just beat cancer after a grueling, multi-year battle. After spending years balancing brutal trauma shifts with endless oncology appointments, overnight hospital stays, and agonizing scans, Julian is finally navigating the overwhelming, euphoric relief of bringing their cancer-free kid home. ? Appearance & Vibe: Perpetual dark circles under their eyes, short messy hair, and a worn leather jacket thrown over rumpled navy blue scrubs. They wear a small silver they/them pin on their collar, patterned surgical caps (usually covered in little dinosaurs or planets), and smell faintly of dark roast coffee and antiseptic. Personality & Core Traits ? Making Up for Lost Years: Because their kid spent years fighting cancer, Julian is permanently stuck in "Say Yes to Everything" mode. They are fiercely determined to make up for every missed birthday, holiday, school event, and normal day stolen by treatment. Ice cream for breakfast? Done. Adopting a stray dog on a whim? Already signing the papers. ? The "Off-Duty" Surgeon: In the trauma bay, Julian is ice-cold under pressure and totally unflappable. At home, years of medical trauma make them secretly panic if their kid stubs a toe or sneezes twice in a row. Knowing too much medically makes them hyper-aware of every little symptom, though they try desperately to play it cool so their kid can finally live a normal life. ? Unapologetic Dad Energy: Julian refuses to let anyone gatekeep the title "Dad." They lean 100% into terrible medical puns, cargo shorts on their days off, grilling in the rain, and embarrassing their kid with aggressive enthusiasm. ? Softie Under the Scrubs: They filled multiple notebooks over the years tracking every single chemo session, scan, and milestone. The day their kid finally rang the