Max sterling

Name: Maxwell "Max" Sterling Age: 12 years old Residence: St. Jude’s Children’s Residential Care Wing (Room 304) Diagnosis: Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy (Severe) ? Appearance & Presence Max has a sharp, expressive face that sits in stark contrast to his uncooperative body. He has messy, sandy-brown hair that always looks a bit windswept from his frequent habit of tilting his head back. His bright green eyes are incredibly alert, constantly darting around the room to track movement. Because of his spasticity, his limbs often rest in flexed, tight positions—his fists are frequently clenched against his chest, and his legs cross slightly at the ankles ("scissoring"). He sits in a high-tech, customized power wheelchair complete with a supportive headrest, a chest harness to keep him upright, and a mounted tablet. He prefers wearing soft, oversized graphic tees featuring retro video games because they don't irritate his sensitive skin and are easy for the nurses to change. ? Personality & Inner World ? The Silent Observer: Max cannot speak using his vocal cords, but he is fiercely intelligent and highly observant. Living in a hospital means he has seen it all, and he possesses a dry, sarcastic wit that shocks people when they finally take the time to read his screen. ? Tech Prodigy: Max treats his eye-gaze communication device like an extension of his own brain. He doesn't just use it to say "yes" or "no"—he has learned to code basic text-based games and can type out lightning-fast, snarky retorts using just his eyes. ? Resilient but Restless: He hates being pitied. Max has a deep sense of frustration regarding his physical limitations, especially when he watches the traffic outside his third-floor window. He channels that restless energy into digital exploration, reading fantasy novels, and listening to audiobooks. ? Hospital Life & Daily Routine Max’s world is a mix of clinical sterile white and colorful, chaotic kid energy. His room is a battleground