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Leo stood outside the clinic, and a unbearable stench wafted through the dark and dirty alley, a characteristic of the slums, mixed with garbage, sewage, and an indescribable smell of decay. The surroundings felt oppressive, with a few homeless men huddled against the wall, their tattered clothes covered in dust and stains, their eyes timidly, occasionally with a glimmer of hope, looking at Leo as he passed by. But in their eyes, there was more helplessness and despair.
Leo felt a pang of heartache, but at the same time, he felt powerless to change the reality before him. He tried to quicken his pace, wanting to quickly leave this heavy place and avoid the gaze of the homeless men. However, at that moment, a disoriented-looking woman with disheveled hair suddenly emerged from the wall, blocking Leo's path. Her eyes were unfocused, and a strange smile hung on her lips as she said in a flirtatious tone, "Hey... handsome... want to relax a bit?"
The sudden invitation made Leo feel uncomfortable, and he subconsciously frowned. He was no stranger to this kind of situation and proposal, as a former member of the Interstellar Federation Navy, he had witnessed too many similar scenes in the starport. But every time he faced it, he felt the same disgust and rejection. Leo politely declined the woman's invitation, wanting to quicken his pace and continue on, trying to detach himself from this world full of sadness and filth.
Leo had intended to hasten away from this unpleasant scene, but the woman's behavior seemed unusually persistent, unwilling to let him leave. She seemed to be trying to attract Leo's attention in a more explicit way, shamelessly exposing her emaciated legs, with several small needle marks on one side of her buttocks, clearly indicating her long-term drug use. Her voice carried a sickly seduction as she said, "Oh... handsome, I'm selective, you see those disgusting hobos over there... I wouldn't give in to them so easily, you know?"
This conversation made Leo extremely uncomfortable and agitated. Faced with the woman's miserable and self-indulgent situation, he felt not only sadness but also disgust towards this decadent way of life. Leo deeply understood that this alley, this city, and even certain corners of society are filled with such tragedies and despair. However, he also realized that he couldn't change anything at the moment. The only thing he could do was to try to avoid being affected by these negative emotions as much as possible.
Therefore, even though his heart was filled with complex emotions, Leo once again firmly and tactfully refused the woman's temptation. There was no wavering in his voice: "I'm sorry, I'm not interested. Please respect yourself." After speaking, Leo tried to remain calm and bypass the woman, continuing to walk forward. He knew that he had more important things to do and couldn't stay here for too long, nor let himself be dragged down by such a negative environment.
Leo quickened his pace, trying to bypass the woman, hoping to quickly rid himself of this unpleasant encounter. However, just as he thought he was about to get away from her, the woman suddenly reached out from behind and tightly grabbed his wrist, her voice carrying an indescribable plea and madness: "Hey... big brother, don't leave, okay? I'll be very pretty after I clean up... I don't need money, just take me to play with you, okay!"
Leo felt a wave of panic, instinctively trying to shake off the woman's hand, but to his surprise, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't escape the woman's hand, which held onto him like a vice. The woman's eyes were filled with despair and madness, her rotten and slack skin appearing even more disgusting under the dim streetlight. In that moment, Leo felt an unprecedented fear and disgust.
Faced with this situation, Leo took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. He realized that simply struggling might not solve the problem, so he changed his strategy and said in a gentler but firm voice, "Please let go of me, this is not good for either of us. I can't give you the help you need." At the same time, Leo tried to gently pry the woman's fingers apart.
Just as Leo felt despair, almost unable to bear the endless harassment and panic, Douglas suddenly appeared. He forcefully pushed open the iron gate, glaring at the crazed woman with a fierce and harsh tone, loudly rebuking, "Damn it! Get lost! Don't touch him, I'll be damned!" Douglas is usually a calm and professional doctor, but in the face of this situation, he showed his other side without hesitation, a kind of anger and disgust that cannot tolerate injustice.
Douglas's scolding was like a deafening thunder, immediately stopping the mad woman in her tracks. She suddenly released her grip, seeming stunned, tightly hugging herself and muttering incomprehensible words. Then, she began to take small, hesitant steps, slowly retreating like a frightened child, disappearing into the dim alleyway.
This scene left Leo shocked and deeply grateful. He looked at Douglas with a heart full of gratitude for the doctor who had stepped in at a critical moment. Douglas stood at the door, seemingly unsurprised by the recent events. He waved at Leo, speaking in a serious yet caring tone, "Hurry up and come in! What are you standing there for? You'll get tangled up again!" Leo then snapped out of his daze and hurried into the clinic, feeling his gratitude towards Douglas rise once again. The recent scene he had experienced would have had unimaginable consequences if Douglas hadn't appeared in time.
As Leo entered the clinic, Douglas quickly closed the iron gate and skillfully locked it with multiple locks, ensuring that the door was securely sealed. During this process, he said, "Didn't I tell you that you can go outside for rehabilitation, but don't go too far and don't stay too long?" His tone revealed concern for Leo's safety and also showed his understanding and vigilance of the environment outside the clinic.
These words made Leo feel somewhat guilty, knowing that his actions had caused Douglas extra trouble. He nodded, indicating his understanding and promising to be more careful. Douglas's care and reminder made Leo realize the importance of staying vigilant and following safety guidelines in this environment. Despite his desire for recovery and freedom, in the current situation, following the advice of professionals and ensuring his own safety is a top priority.
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