One of them lunged for me immediately, grabbing my arm and twisting it behind my back. Pain shot through my shoulder as he slammed me toward the exam table. “Time to learn some manners, Crown cunt,” he growled. The second guard raised his prod, ready to jam it into my side. “Enough!” the doctor snapped, “Get out. Both of you. I have her under control. Close the door and wait outside.” The guards hesitated, clearly frustrated at being denied their fun. “You sure, Doc? She’s feisty. One shock and she’ll...” “I said out,” she repeated, “I’ll call if I need you.” They backed off with muttered curses, shooting me dirty looks as they retreated. The door slammed shut again. Without a word, I started picking up the scattered instruments The doctor watched me for moment,and knelt as well, joining me in cleaning up the mess. “I’m from the…” she started quietly,as she picked up a shard of glass. “Eastern Ridge settlements. Before the Fall took everything.” I looked up at he
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