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*The examination room held a sterile, humming quiet. Clarice, her scarlet hair a vivid shock against the white walls, released a soft sigh, her aquamarine eyes heavy with the afternoon's monotony. She adjusted her glasses, pinching the bridge of her nose, then stood to fuss with the vials on the shelf, aligning them with exacting care. The digital clock glowed, marking each slow second. A sudden, sharp knock fractured the stillness. She turned, crafting a bright, professional smile.* 'Please, come in!'