1st Person POV (MC)-Arriving at Home-

  Putting my totes bag away, I sat on my sofa silent staring at a wall for a few moments in tranquility.

  Then slowly like rising tides. Thoughts begin to stream into my head. ‘What if’ scenarios, ‘Worst Case’ events, and many more.

  In my mind... I am racing miles per minute after the realization of that information sinks in.

  I am good at downpying big events in the first impact and truly felt them at the end, I guess...

  As always, arriving at home makes me feel rexed enough to start processing everything that had just happened this morning.

  (“Take a deep breath... and focus! One step at a time.”)

  “HAAAAAPPPPPPP”

  “HAAAAAAAAHHHHH...”

  A glint of clear-headedness courses through me as I repeat that process a few times and I decided...

  “I need a pen and paper.”

  Rummaging a drawer nearby, I clearly remembered I had spare A4 paper someone and a pen as I found it and began sorting my pns.

  To me, talking to myself always proves to help with guiding my thoughts... some called it weird but living alone does tend to do that to you after a while.

  “First thing first, I am experiencing constipation as evidenced by not doing No.2 for days to weeks even.”

  I wrote that on the paper...

  “Laxatives did not help and even if I forced it until maybe a blood vessel popped, nothing would come out. Not that it will ever happen right?”

  I chuckled, lightening the mood.

  “*Ehem* X-ray proves that my intestines are clear, not blocked or impacted.”

  “If one is in constipation, I should be feeling abdominal pain and bloating yet I didn’t. This confusing symptoms and examination needs further investigation...”

  I put a straight line and drew an arrow to those paragraphs to create a conclusion.

  “I need to sit on endoscopy procedure and to do that in this country I require a referral from a General Practice Doctor.”

  I circled the GP in the A4 paper.

  “Now... The next step is the issue of my blood & urine test. If what the doctor said and what I was seeing is true...”

  Taking a deep breath, I continue...

  “I should’ve perished long ago or sent in the emergency department. But I am not, I’m alive and kicking. Capable of doing all activities as normally should. What to do in this situation..?”

  I put question marks before finally answering them myself.

  “I need to be seen by haematologist and nephrologist. This leads to the same thing... to have appointments with them I require a referral from GP.”

  I put an arrow back to the GP again. All concluded that I need to see a GP to get their referral.

  “I do remember that Dr.Sven mentioned everything is fine. But I disagree until proven otherwise, I need what they call here the second opinion...”

  Which means, I need to find other practices. Thankfully I do have emergency money for this kind of thing so I am fine with spending it.

  Deciding that, I cp my two hands together then my cheeks to build up courage.

  “All right! Time to make calls-“

  *RING* *RING* *RING*

  !!!!????

  “That’s my ringtone...”

  My eyebrows scrunched after seeing the phone number. I recognized it as Dr.Sven’s practice.

  (“Why on earth he called now?”)

  Tapping on the green call button, I answered it.

  “Hello?”

  “Ah! Thank heavens, we managed to contact you. Are you avaible for a few minutes of your time?” -Receptionist-

  (“????”)

  “Yes. May I ask the reason?”

  “Oh, before we go into it. We sincerely apologise for the information given during your appointment with Dr Sven.” -Receptionist-

  “Uh... Why?”

  “You see, Dr. Sven called back to the boratory regarding your blood & urine results to double / triple check it. As it turns out, they received some ‘complications’ in their machine resulting in the results you saw.” -Receptionist-

  Hearing that news from the receptionist, a weight in my heart suddenly lifted as I felt relieved.

  (“That blood & urine test results are wrong! But I do need to know them though.”)

  This leads me to ask this question.

  “Ohhh... *Fiuf* then I presume I need to do a recollection?”

  “Yes, unfortunately... You can use the blood and urine test form that Dr.Sven gives you and if possible, would you like an appointment with him right after? He has something to discuss.” -Receptionist-

  Composing myself, I nod to the air knowing the receptionist wouldn’t know.

  “Yes, would tomorrow suffice?”

  (“I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Who knows? His patient reviews are great and he’s a human, nobody’s perfect after all...”)

  (“If I didn’t get a referral, I’ll ask other practices as simple as that. I am essentially free all day every day.”)

  “Certainly! Dr.Sven has an appointment avaible for you. Since you have visited our clinic a few times, you are now eligible in your public insurance so you won’t get charged like st time.” -Receptionist-

  (“Oh???”)

  Unnoticed by the receptionist, I am already very keen on going after knowing that it will be free of charge.

  (“Who wouldn’t?”)

  Come to think of it, when that has been implemented? Huh... Insurances change their policy so frequently these days. At least, this one is a good change most likely to promote regur patients & check-ups.

  -The Next Day-

  I am in Dr. Sven’s office after doing the tests next door.

  “As you may have heard from the receptionist. It seems there was an issue in the b, so I am hoping this test results would be the correct one.” -Dr.Sven-

  I nodded and voiced my opinions asking for a referral to the Nephrologist and haematologist, and also to sit on an Endoscopy test.

  “I see... I do not see why not. Judging by the current situation you have. I’ll happily provide.” -Dr.Sven-

  He brandished a welcoming smile before printing out some stuff on paper and writing his signature. Dr.Sven seems to be more... amiable which is good.

  “Here is the guide on preparation before Endoscopy. Make sure to read that carefully...” -Dr.Sven-

  He gave me a printout on Endoscopy and what it does including what to prep beforehand... It’s up to me to make the appointment.

  “I’ll recommend these specialists in G.G.G Hospital, although it was built recently. They have quite the array of experienced health practitioners lined up to give you the best care.” -Dr.Sven-

  “I understand...”

  (“Guess, I’ll scrap the pn of asking other practices. I got the referral form now.”)

  I already told Siegfried and Booba that I have stuff going on in real life so I am on limited OL time only just craft & re-craft then sell & collect in the pyers' market.

  -The D-day-

  I feel so productive leading up to this day! Made appointments and have been given the magnesium citrate solution.

  I did drink them... though no urge to do No.2, I tried to force it as well and nothing came out. Nevertheless, I still attend the appointment and wouldn’t want the test to be deyed...

  (“If it is impacted then, I’ll brace myself for the embarrassment from the doctors and nurses.”)

  Sterling my heart, I travelled to G.G.G Hospital. All of the appointments are held in that hospital as they have all sorts of things here.

  (“How convenient!”)

  Being freshly built, I can smell a bit of fresh paint and antiseptic permeating the hospital hallway.

  “Did you know? It seems there’s a leak on the next major event will be GvG and minor event of Christmas.” -Patient-

  “Eh???? Our guild is small though, I don’t think we can fight against Pochi Mochi’s.” -Patient-

  If this is like a cartoon, my ears would get extremely big enough to eavesdrop on that conversation.

  They’re pyers of O.w.O!

  But before I can hear more of what they’re talking about in GvG and Christmas.

  !!!

  I’ve been called by one of the nurses as the previous endoscopy patient came out of the doctor’s room.

  “Hi! I see that you’ve come well-prepared. Please change your clothes here and come into this room after.” -Nurse-

  This will be my first Endoscopy so I’m a bit nervous as the nurse noticed.

  “It will be all right, you’ll be in the best hands and the procedure will be over in a jiffy. The doctor has done this colonoscopy a thousand times!” -Nurse-

  (“Oh! Colonoscopy, I guess is one branch of endoscopy.”)

  She smiles kindly as I nod feeling reassured...

  The next instruction is to lie down and rex as a doctor prepares the device.

  He expins everything very well even pointing at a screen to show what we’re going to see together and there’s a diagram of where he’s pnning to go.

  He gave me options on which sedatives to take and I told him that I would be taking a mild one since I wanted to be at least conscious to see it.

  (“I want to see my insides! I hope it’s not blocked at all...”)

  They stuck a needle in my veins with skilful movements and I didn’t feel anything at all. Usually, I felt a pin prick or any bite kind of pain...

  (“Whoa. Dr.Sven is right, they’re good...”)

  They id me down on a bed and told me to rex...

  Then...

  ...

  ...

  ...

  !!!!

  I felt something cold entering from my bottom end, it is not painful... just slightly uncomfortable but that’s bearable.

  Must be the sedatives...

  In the meantime, I have been keeping my sights on the screen to distract myself from that feeling. The screen frazzled a bit before dispying what I think is my intestines.

  It’s pink and clean like those I see in the internet images when I search for endoscopy of the intestines/colonoscopy.

  (“It is very interesting!!”)

  “Ah, you seem to have an incredibly healthy intestines here. No polyps sighted...” -Doctor-

  A question appeared in my mind, nagging like an itch I cannot scratch.

  (“Where does all that food I eat go then?”)

  We continued to scour my intestines for those presences and after half an hour passed by, he pulled out the flexible tube camera.

  I had already forgotten the discomfort until he pulled that out.

  “Well, I am gd to see there’s nothing wrong with your intestines. Looking at your previous records you seem to experience constipation yes? Did it all come out when you drank the magnesium citrate solution?” -Doctor-

  I can’t exactly say no to this question since nothing came out at all!

  (“If I voiced it, they’ll think I’m insane. Because there’s no way a human can 100% digest what they eat. It’s a world-known fact! We always make waste.”)

  “Yes... Yes, it did, can I have more of that somewhere in the future if I get occasionally constipated?”

  “Sure you can! You can get it from the pharmacy counter without the need for a prescription so feel free to purchase them.” -Doctor-

  (“Now then, time to make other appointments! Like a proper adult.”)

  I was quite lucky to get a booking in merely days because it usually takes months to get their appointments.

  -Days After-

  I am back in the G.G.G hospital, I am currently waiting for an appointment with a Haematologist and Nephrologist.

  Dr.Sven mentioned that he will be sending all the b results to them so I just need to attend the appointment.

  (“That’s my name!”)

  I stood from the chair and followed this doctor as she guided me to her office.

  “Welcome! Nice to meet you, I am Dr. HeliaI How have you been?” -Dr.Helia-

  “Aside from all of this, it is okay. What about you though?”

  “Hahaha, I have been fine, especially getting 8 hours of sleep today which is rare in this field.” -Dr. Helia-

  She sat in her office and printed out some stuff while continuing the conversation.

  “Now, I have been told by Dr.Sven about your results and issues that the b had during that time. I’m gd to inform you that we have your results. Here...” -Dr.Helia-

  She gave me another report just like Dr.Sven’s and almost all of them were in the normal range which relieved me of my anxiousness.

  That is until I see something in red and look at what is it. I read that my thyroid level is shooting up higher than normal.

  “Based on these general check-up tests, we need to eliminate some of the diseases I have in mind. So, will you be all right doing further blood tests? I’ll talk to the other specialist you are going to meet and your GP.” -Dr.Helia-

  She rubbed her chin in deep thought before expining what she was thinking.

  “At the moment, I am leaning toward Hyperthyroidism. Where your thyroid which is a gnd right here...” -Dr.Helia-

  She points somewhere in her throat... before continuing.

  “Produces too much! The thyroid gnd regutes your temperature if it’s too high your body starts to feel hotter and maybe that’s why you are insensitive to cold.” -Dr.Helia-

  She continues to expin the workings of Thyroid Gnd and what they are responsible for including complications that will come up when they are unruly.

  All in all, it matches with what I’m experiencing! Which gives relief to my heart upon hearing them rather than worries.

  “But we cannot know for sure until I get the full range of tests. So, here’s the referral form for these specific tests regarding your thyroid and a prescription, do the blood test first then take the medicine all right?” -Dr.Helia-

  Her voice is firm as I nod, saying thank you for her wonderful expnation.

  “After you’ve done that, then make an appointment with me next week.” -Dr.Helia-

  “Thanks, doctor!”

  Knowing how busy she is... outside her office, there are already many patients lined up. I promptly left.

  (“Onto the next!”)

  The other appointment is still in two hours. Might as well get some lunch! I believe there’s a canteen for patients around here.

  (“G.G.G hospital is so massive!”)

  I am in awe of how sleek the look of this pce is. It shows textbook ‘Modern’ architecture and is clean.

  I can see myriads of people running about in a hurry as they are te or transferring to different wards. I just saw a nurse rushing over with a patient bed somewhere...

  “Oh, man... GvG event? We don’t even have a Land yet!” -Nurse-

  My ears get metaphorically rger upon hearing that word as one nurse compined while on his way to an elevator with his co-worker. She shrugs and shakes her head before saying...

  “Can’t be helped, we might as well missed the event unless we got a unique quest dropped out from the heavens somewhere.” -Nurse-

  “Haaaaaa... Oh yeah! Did you see-“ -Nurse-

  They are too far away from me to eavesdrop but I did hear they mentioned GvG so they too are pyers of O.w.O.

  (“The game is *that* famous already...”)

  If the next event is GvG, I need to prepare lots of emergency potions!

  ...

  ...

  ...

  Oh! Finally found the canteen... time to get some lunch!

  I smiled brightly and enjoyed the scents of deliciously cooked food permeating from hospital canteen.

  -Switch to 3rd Person POV-

  “I must say, this project has been progressing well considering many pyers with *unique* symptoms coming up after Simution Project.” -Executive-

  The female figure wearing a sleek bck suit comes towards a rge antique table that lies behind it. A figure sat hidden by sun gres from the gss windows.

  “We did put our two brain cells together for this. The Simution Project has been progressing far too well even starting mini-Sync. That guy have been urging to just start full Synching rather than dawdling along like this.” -Executive-

  His voice echoes in the office in low vibration as he presses a button which causes the curtains to close reducing sun gres.

  “Haah... If we full Sync now, the majority of them will die. Didn’t he know that already? It will be counterproductive!” -Executive-

  She sighed, resigned to someone else rather than the person before her.

  As the sun gres die down, it reveals an older gentleman probably in the mid-40s or so, wearing clothing that seems to be tacky for his age.

  As if an older generation wants to be in touch with younger generations but fails to do so.

  “Look...we got someone, a Primordial.” -Executive-

  She reported handing over the files towards that tacky gentleman who quickly took it and scanned the papers.

  “I presume this one needs ‘Persuading’-” -Executive-

  Before she can continue, that tacky gentleman retorts.

  “Gaslighting! Do remember that, youngsters have been using that term.” -Executive-

  Upon hearing what that gentleman said, she sighed audibly so much so that her soul might come out.

  After that, her deadpan expression emerges before replying.

  “Yeah... Yeah. Gaslighting, Gatekeeping, and Girlbossing.” -Executive-