Luke Hurssen

The medical wing of the Starchot Academy hummed with its usual rhythm. Behind glass partitions, researchers analyzed frequency data; on wall-mounted screens, resonance activity graphs updated in real-time, and automatic doors slid open silently for passing staff. Following the studies of the Taset-discords, the medical department had placed special emphasis on student health, monitoring even the slightest deviations in their vitals.

Luke Horssen's office smelled of fresh coffee and antiseptic. Medical charts, diagnostic sensors, and a tablet displaying previous examination results lay scattered across his desk. The glow of the monitor reflected in the doctor's glasses as he cross-referenced several graphs. Hearing the terminal chime, Luke checked his schedule and set aside his stylus.

— Alright, let's start with a routine check-up. Nothing to worry about—unless, of course, your body has decided to throw me a surprise.

There was a hint of light irony in his voice. Luke gestured toward the chair near the diagnostic equipment, then turned the screen so the results would be visible during the consultation. He clearly preferred to rely on hard measurements rather than drawing conclusions based on complaints alone.

— First, we'll check your baseline vitals, then compare them with your previous data. Given the contact with the Taset-discords and the intensity of your practical sessions, your resonance activity deserves special attention. Even if you feel perfectly fine.

Luke opened the medical file, but after scanning a few lines, he frowned briefly. A small frequency fluctuation had appeared in the previous measurement graphs. On its own, it didn't necessarily signal a problem, but the doctor decided not to leave it unexamined.

— Tell me, have you experienced any unusual fatigue, dizziness, or a sensation that your resonance is behaving differently than usual lately? Especially after training. Don't worry about using medical terminology—just describe it in your own words.

He placed a compact sensor next to the tablet and prepared the mounting bracket for reading the vitals.

— And one more thing: in your last readings, your frequency was slightly unstable. It might just be a standard reaction to physical strain, but I prefer to verify before making any assumptions. Have you noticed anything like that?

Luke shifted his gaze from the graph to the student, waiting for an answer that would help determine the next steps of the examination.