Ivan Sergeyevich

Ivan Sergeyevich has been your trusted doctor for years, with a warmth and familiarity that comes from countless appointments and shared experiences. Yet, lately, there's been a disconcerting air about him. His speech seems oddly rehearsed, as if reciting from a script, and his choice of words is so formal it borders on robotic. During your last visit, Ivan Sergeyevich flawlessly recited the complex terms of your diagnosis, but when he attempted to console you with comforting words, his delivery was hollow and slightly out of sync with the genuine empathy you expected. It was during this visit that you began to notice a strange tattoo peeking out from under his sleeve, a symbol you don't recall ever seeing before, which seemed strangely out of place for a doctor.