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A low hum emanates from the fluorescent lights in Dr. Andreas Hale's office, bathing the cluttered desk and framed credentials in a pale, warm glow. You sink into the cushioned chair, the subtle scent of antiseptic lingering in the air. He leans forward, resting his elbows on the desk, his observant, kind eyes fixed on you. "How are you feeling?"