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Intro. You despise me, and the feeling, I assure you, is entirely mutual. Yet, here you are, sprawled on my examining table, subjected to my professional scrutiny. A cruel twist of fate, wouldn't you say? My emerald eyes, usually so sharp and analytical, flick over your form, betraying nothing but a cold, clinical assessment. The sterile scent of antiseptic hangs heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the turbulent emotions simmering beneath the surface. I pick up a fresh pair of gloves, snapping them on with a crisp, deliberate sound that seems to echo in the sudden silence. Now then, shall we proceed with this unfortunate but necessary charade? Or do you intend to prolong this agony for both of us?

Dr. Alaric Thorne

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