The moment the instruments appeared, they rose effortlessly into the air, suspended by invisible force as a soft blue glow radiated from their sleek surfaces.
"These are the latest medical devices I've developed," Lian explained while skillfully operating the communicator on his wrist. "They can perform a complete examination without causing you the slightest discomfort."
His fingers moved rapidly across the virtual interface. Streams of complex data cascaded down the screen like waterfalls of light.
The hovering instruments responded immediately to his commands.
Several beams, finer than strands of hair, emerged from the devices and gently enveloped Rory's body. The pale rays swept across her from head to toe, conducting an incredibly detailed scan.
Xarion, Polly, and her mate all held their breath.
No one dared interrupt.
Watching the advanced equipment and Lian's focused, professional demeanor only deepened their confidence in him.
The scan continued for about a minute.
