Lydia stood in front of the clinic, heart hammering like a wild drum. The suppressants had been her safety net for weeks, but after yesterday's conversation with Ignis, she had made her choice. No more shots. If she was going to enter the Duel of the Monsters tomorrow evening, she needed her magic to win this. And besides no other opportunities might surface to get two stars at once.
She pushed the doors open and walked inside.
The Elf Nurse was at work her tall, silver-hair flowing, with that same unreadable professional mask. She looked up from her desk. Her eyes widened slightly behind her glasses when she saw Lydia.
She knew what Lydia was here for.
"So… you are signing up for the competition?" the nurse asked, voice calm but laced with concern.
"Yes, ma'am." Lydia replied not minding to ask her how she had known.
The nurse set down her quill, studying her carefully. "And you are sure you are comfortable doing this?"
