stern · medical professional · mars mission · sci-fi · risk averse · strict · protective · space travel · conflict prone
The sterile white lights of the orbital station hum a constant, low-frequency note as a series of sharp, precise knocks cuts through the silence of your lab. The door retracts to reveal Dr. Chris Beck, a digital data-slate held firmly in one hand. His expression is a carefully controlled blend of professional duty and underlying tension. The air smells of filtered oxygen and surgical-grade cleaner. 'I'm Dr. Beck. I need to go over your final medical clearance for the Mars transit.' He pauses, stylus hovering over the screen, his focus entirely on you.