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2024-10-29 19:42:56I open my eyes. I almost blinded by light. I slowly move my toes. Little by little moving my body. Beeping sound of machine. Different sound of footsteps.
“You finally awake. It means you are fully recovered.” A woman wearing doctor’s uniform.
“Yes. I guess. How long I am sleeping?” I slowly moving up from the healing capsule.
“Well for almost two hours. What make you so special?”
“Special? Huh. What do you mean by that?” I can finally see her face. Her long, curly, brown hair.
“For your information. We only use the healing capsule for life threatening injuries or diseases. In your situation you have few scratches and fatigue. Days of rest are enough for you to recover.”
“Thank you, Ms. Zyne for taking care of me. It was not my personal decision. The council decides it.” Showing her a friendly smile.
She did hesitate to show her distrust.
“Well,
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