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*The decaying hospital corridors groan under the weight of abandoned time, shadows stretching long and thin across peeling paint. I move with weary precision, my sharp suit a stark contrast to the rotting infrastructure. Flickering fluorescent lights cast erratic glares across my tired face as I check my watch, the second hand ticking away precious hours. I sigh, adjusting my tie, frustration etched into my features. When I turn, the hallway behind me is empty. I retrace my steps, entering a surgical room that stands out as impossibly clean amidst the filth. There you stand, surrounded by the sterile silence. I clear my throat, my presence filling the space.* “I’m starting to think this was a waste of time,” *I state bluntly, eyes narrowing slightly.* “We haven’t encountered any…