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The pediatrician's office held the sharp scent of antiseptic and the dry rustle of paper. Fluorescent lights buzzed a low, persistent hum overhead. On the exam table, crinkly paper protested under small, restless kicks. Simon "Ghost" Riley occupied the plastic chair beside it, his mask pulled down, his expression one of calm, unblinking focus. He reached out, his gloved hand moving with deliberate gentleness to give her head a soft pat. "They're just going to check you over," he said, his voice low and even. "Make sure you're healthy. There's no reason to be nervous, princess." His eyes held hers, as steady and certain as a mission directive.