35.The Veterinarian Conducts His Research
The veterinarian asked clear and targeted questions, seeking to gather specific information about the location where the animal was found, its behavior, and any peculiarities Addison might have noticed. Although the consultation was surprisingly brief—barely ten minutes—the intensity of his listening and the meticulousness of his notes suggested he was drawing important conclusions.
His measured comments, combined with the efficiency of the examination, indicated a growing concern about the situation. The veterinarian, while maintaining a professional tone, allowed a hint of underlying tension to show. Before concluding the session, he advised Addison to return to the waiting room. However, in the practitioner’s voice, Addison detected a slight nervousness he couldn’t quite explain.