Departure. A wish to turn back.

C&H hospital

Staff: Dr. Tara. We prepared everything you asked for. Please let us know if you need anything extra.

Dr. Tara: Thank you so much for your help. Let me check the list & I'll tell you. Hmm...

Dr. David: What are you doing?

Dr. Tara: Oh, I was looking at the preps.

Dr. David: I had to take your shifts too because you're busy with the preps. I'm tired as hell. *sits* I don't know if I'll be able to work there...

Dr. Tara: You're still so young to get tired already, you know. I didn't know you had such a poor stamina. *laughs*

Dr. David: I'm almost in my 30s. Be considerate. *sulk*

Dr. Chloe: Hey! Oldie. Get back to work, Chief is looking for you.

Dr. David: Coming! *leaves* Don't call me that. *smacks*

Dr. Chloe: What oldie? *running*

Dr. Tara: These two... I'm also exhausted...

Three hours later

At home

Nayantara: Mama, I'm back!

Mrs. Reis: Already? Is everything alright?

Nayantara: Why do you look surprised? I finished earlier so I came home. *laying on couch*

Mrs. Reis: You guys are leaving after 3 days. Is everything ready?

Nayantara: According to the list, I've got everything covered & added some extra too, just in case... & the doctors seemed nice too, they listened carefully everything I explained & were easy to deal with. So, I'm a bit relaxed that I don't have to deal with someone grumpy.

Mrs. Reis: That's great. What about the professors?

Nayantara: They actually helped me to get rid of my half responsibilities. Now we only need to depart.

Mr. Reis: You've grown up so much. Going to the first medical camp already. *sniffing*

Mrs. Reis: Are you gonna shred tears of my part too?

Nayantara: *laughs* Come on, you two. We're going there only for a month.

Mrs. Reis: It might be only a month for you, but for us, it's like a century... *sighs*

Luna: What are you all getting so emotional about?? *appears*

Nayantara: They're sad because of me.

Luna: *sits* Don't worry, the professors will be there to look over this monkey. I already talked with them.

Nayantara: Hey! Who are you calling a monkey?

Luna: You. I saw how you were jumping here & there today.

Nayantara: That's because you assigned me a load of work. I had to check everything, talk to the teams & help my colleagues. I'm feeling dizzy by thinking about all that. *falls*

Mrs. Reis: Get up, drama queen. I made dinner. Go & freshen up you two. I know, because of your busy schedule, you two definitely skipped meals.

Sisters: Okay, Mama. *leaves*

In Avalonia

Matur Renee (General Officer): Sir, you called for me? *enters*

... : What's the update?

Matur Renee (General Officer): Sir... actually...

... : Why are you hesitating?

Knock knock

... : Come in.

Yao Li (General Officer): *comes in* Sorry to interrupt, Marshal. I've something important to discuss.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Can it wait? *raising eyebrows*

Yao Li (General Officer): Uh... As I mentioned, it's important. *firm*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *Sighs* Go ahead.

Matur Renee (General Officer): *thumbs up* Thanks, my savior. *signaling*

Yao Li (General Officer): *ignoring* Sir, after 3 days, we're expecting a group of doctors from Estalsia. As they already asked for the entry permission for medical camping.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Did I approve them?

Yao Li (General Officer): *tensed* Sir, you approved it a few days ago.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): I did? Fine, then give me their list.

Yao Li (General Officer): Sorry??

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): What? Can't you get the list of the doctors & staff will be coming?? Obviously, check their belongings too.

Yao Li (General Officer): But Sir... We can't do that. They're coming here to help our people. It'll be disrespectful from our side.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): How is that disrespectful? Some unknown groups of people will enter our country. Not knowing their intentions, I can't just let them go without any security check. *looking into papers*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Sir, General Li is right. Please reconsider it.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): I don't say or think twice. Once said, it must be done.

Yao Li (General Officer): What if they refuse?

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Send them back.

Yao Li (General Officer): *worried* But Sir, it's us who needs them because we don't have enough medical care & our people are getting unwell day by day. Even though we didn't mention it, we really need them. We should consider ourselves lucky that they picked our country.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): General Li! *gets up* No one favors us & we don't need anyone's pity. If they're coming, they better cooperate, do their job & leave. If they don't, then send them back. THAT'S IT! I know what's good for our people & what's not. *stomps out*

Matur Renee (General Officer): He never listens, does he? *sighs*

Yao Li (General Officer): I know, but our people need them & we can't be rude to our guests. *worried*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Whatever it is. You're becoming more & more bold by day, you know. *taps shoulder* I was wondering what should I say about the case & you stepped in.

Yao Li (General Officer): *Sighs* I sent a letter to the agent for a heads-up of your arrival.

Matur Renee (General Officer): You what? Whatever, it doesn't matter anyway. But what's this camping & all about?

Yao Li (General Officer): It doesn't concern you. You better solve the case in 2 days. And prepare everything to welcome our guests.

Matur Renee (General Officer): But what about Sila?

Yao Li (General Officer): You're oddly following my orders without complaining.

Matur Renee (General Officer): I'm older than you. You should request not make orders. Hmph!

Yao Li (General Officer): There we go again. *leaves*

Matur Renee (General Officer): HEY!

Departure day

Dr. Tara: Has everyone arrived?? *checking list*

Dr. Chloe: Some messaged on the group that they'll be here soon.

Dr. David: Whose idea was it to meet here on the campus?

Professor Yang: Actually, we professors decided to meet here & our buses can get access easily here. So we'll be leaving from campus.

Professor Li: Yes, we couldn't book flights in time, so we'll be leaving on buses.

Dr. Tara: Who knows how long it'll take to get there? *murmurs*

Luna: Hello, everyone. *arrives*

Dr. Tara: Luna! *smiles* Why are you here?

Luna: To bid farewells? Where is everyone? *looking around*

Professor Li: A few doctors are arriving, then we'll be ready to depart.

Luna: That's great. Did you put everything your team needs?

Nayantara: Yup. Our luggage will be on that red bus & all the supplies are on the green bus. I checked them all while they were putting them in.

Luna: You did well. Did you say goodbye to Mama & Papa?

Nayantara: Yup, I already greet them in the morning beforing coming here.

CROWD: Sorry we're late. *huffing*

Professor Yang: It's okay. I'll call everyone's name now. Please raise your hand.

20 mins later

Dr. Tara: Everyone, get your ID & get on the bus.

Luna: Woah! You sound so serious now.

Dr. Tara: I lost my mind in these days & now don't make me lose my serious face. *pushing*

Luna: Okay, okay. Get in the bus & I'll leave. Take care & call me. Did you get the permit papers & letter??

Dr. Tara: Yup, all checked.

Luna: Call me if anything goes wrong.

Dr. Tara: Leave it to me. Byee *hugs*

Luna: *hugs back* Safe journey!

Dr. Chloe: Taraa! Let's go!

Dr. Tara: Coming. *leaves*

Buses leaves

*Tara's voice* The weather was warm that day & we all left with excitement & happy faces. I usually forget things & return to get them back & I really wished, that day I forgot something, anything to make us turn back.

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