Chapter 3:
Putting his coat in, Zelgadiss glided swiftly into the white building, greeting all the patients in the waiting room with a curt nod. His brilliantly polished shoes clicked against the marble floor as the dark-haired doctor made his way to his office at a fast pace.
A blond nurse dashed after him, her bright hair flowing behind her.
"Zelgadiss san! Wait!"
The ex-chimera slowed his pace, turning his gait from a large stride into a brisk walk. He glanced over at the nurse hurrying beside him, a large clipboard in her hands.
"New appointment?"
"Well, not exactly…" The nurse whipped out a pen from her pocket and tapped at a scribble on the sheet of paper. "Remember Mrs Kimberly?"
"The one who has an allergy to shellfish?"
"Her allergy's back. She's waiting for you in your office."
"Doesn't she understand pure simple English? I warned her not to touch any shellfish," grumbled the doctor as he paused in front of the door of his office. "Thanks, Filia, notify me of any other appointments."
"Of course, Doctor." With a bow, the blond nurse rushed off to her next duty.
Opening the door, Zelgadiss gritted his teeth, plastering a wide smile upon his face. "Good morning, Mrs Kimberly."
A woman with red spots dotting her large face smiled at her doctor. "Good morning, Doctor."
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Giving Mrs Kimberly the directions to the counter where she could collect her allergy medicine, Zelgadiss massaged his temples, muttering. Suddenly, a resounding crash came from behind him. The dark-haired doctor whirled round to see two dazed nurses lying on the floor, a tray of instruments scattered around them. Always buzzing around like bees in a hive, these frantic nurses were.
The midnight-haired nurse's cap was askew as she grabbed at the instruments. The other nurse scrambled to her feet and practically sprinted down the corridor. Shaking his head, Zelgadiss bent down and assisted the panicking nurse.
"Oh thank you-Zelgadiss san!" The nurse placed a hand upon her cheek in a gesture of surprise. "I didn't know you worked here!"
The doctor's sapphire eyes widened slightly. "Sylphiel?"
Balancing the tray on one hand, Sylphiel smiled. "It's wonderful to see you again. How is Lina san?"
"Same as always. How are you and Gourry getting along?"
"Oh…" the gentle girl blushed. "Well, we're making plans for the wedding…"
"My heartfelt congratulations to you both."
"Thank you…"
"Doctor! Patient! Room 12, at Clinic D!"
Patting the nurse on the shoulder, Zelgadiss moved to the destination with great speed, his coat flying behind him. Sylphiel watched him leave, before hurrying to her own destination.