The hallways were blessedly empty, the other students either in class or busy with their affairs. The clinic was only a few minutes away, and as he approached, the sound of footsteps grew louder. Panic set in—what if someone saw him like this? They'd know he had powers beyond his grey level. The door swung open and a nurse looked up, her eyes widening at the sight of Kai, his clothes smoking slightly, with the blue-level boy slumped over his shoulder.
"What happened here?" she demanded, rushing over.
"Just a... little scuffle," Kai panted, trying to sound casual. He couldn't let anyone know the truth. "He needs help."
The nurse's eyes took in the scene, assessing the situation with practiced ease. "Put him down, carefully," she instructed, her voice firm but calm. Kai obeyed, gently laying the blue-level boy on an examination table. She checked his pulse and pupils before turning to Kai. "You can go now. We'll take care of him."
