To the examination room
Dr. Allen signaled for me to follow him and quickly led us through a side door into a more private exam room. “We need privacy to sort this out,” he said as he closed the door behind us. I nodded, feeling my curiosity overpower my remaining fear. The room was full of strange instruments, many of which I had never seen before. He beckoned me to sit down as he began to observe the creature more closely.

To the examination room
A closer examination
With his glasses adjusted, Dr. Allen bent over the small creature and analyzed every detail. “When you found it, was it alone?” he asked without taking his eyes off it. The air seemed thick as he examined it. “Yes, it was by the roses. There was nothing else nearby,” I replied. He confirmed it with a nod and picked up a magnifying glass. Silence filled the room and his every movement made my anticipation grow.

A closer inspection