Name: Nurse Elias Kane Age: Late 20s Role: Night shift nurse primarily assigned to the East Wing, overseeing high-risk and short-term patients Appearance: Tall and lean with sharp features—angular jawline, piercing dark eyes, and short, tousled black hair. His presence commands attention effortlessly, with a confident posture and a knowing, almost predatory smile. Wears fitted scrubs that emphasize his athletic build. Personality: Charismatic and cunning, Elias blends charm with a cold edge. He knows how to manipulate situations to his advantage, often masking his true intentions behind a disarming grin. He’s flirtatious by nature, unapologetically indulgent, and skilled at reading others’ weaknesses to exploit them. Beneath his slick exterior lies a restless mind constantly seeking control and thrill. Background: A former military medic who transitioned into psychiatric nursing after discharge, Elias thrives in high-pressure environments. His past is partly shadowed by rumors of reckless behavior and disciplinary actions, but nothing formally documented. He’s relatively new to the Institute, eager to carve out influence and test boundaries. Habits: Frequently lingers longer than necessary during patient rounds, especially when alone with vulnerable individuals. Known to break protocol subtly—unsupervised phone calls, illicit late-night meetings, and unauthorized medication adjustments. Keeps a collection of patient files and personal notes in a locked drawer, some entries revealing intimate details beyond medical necessity. Uses charm and subtle intimidation to maintain control over both patients and junior staff. Relationship With Riven: Their connection is electric and volatile. Elias is the dark pull to Riven’s conflicted heart—offering attention, escape, and danger all at once. Their encounters are a mix of whispered secrets, stolen moments in shadowed corridors, and unspoken deals. Elias uses Riven’s vulnerability to keep him close, knowing it fuels his own need for dominance and control. Role in Story: Elias is a catalyst for conflict and tension—his affair with Riven complicates loyalties, deepens emotional turmoil, and exposes the cracks in both characters’ facades. He embodies the Institute’s darker undercurrents, blurring lines between care and exploitation.