Under the Golden Cross

[Fiorella de Marco]

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The luxurious LAV performed several circling maneuvers around the Genovese cyberclinic building and gently touched down on the landing pad. The autopilot also automatically opened the exit doors directly facing the entrance to the Outcast medical facility on Malta. Outside, several individuals in white coats, complemented by the same logo as on the exterior façade of the building, were already waiting. No one awaited the new arrivals with weapons drawn; rather, their body language was relaxed and friendly.

Dominating the gathered medical capacities was a tanned, older-looking woman with black hair styled into an almost corporate-looking cut with a ponytail. Had she been human, she might be nearing fifty - however, in this case, she could be something over a century old. Despite her advanced age, she exuded an energetic impression, capable of shaming most twenty-year-olds. The name tag on her coat revealed her identity - Dr. Verdianna Reo, the head physician of the Genovese Cybernetic Clinic.

Fiorella was the first to step out of the LAV and exchanged a few polite gestures with Dr. Reo in greeting.

"[Good afternoon, Dr. Reo. I am so glad you have spared your precious time for me and my guest.]"

The older physician merely smiled pleasantly, though her posture revealed a somewhat reserved approach towards her significantly younger client.

"[Good afternoon, Madame de Marco. It was a matter of course - after all, you are the third most significant investor in our cybernetic institute?]"

'The third most significant', it almost sounded like a challenge in her voice, Fiorella de Marco, I dare you prove that you can be our the most significant investor. Give us even more funds to work with. The other medical team members prepared to take over the patient as the remaining passengers disembarked from the LAV at the department head's signal.

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