The doctor's words hit Zane Avery like a physical blow. His face drained of color as he staggered backward.
"Complete energy pathway collapse?" he repeated, voice cracking. "That's impossible. The training regimen was—"
"Incomplete and dangerous," the doctor cut in sharply. "These men have fractures throughout their entire bodies, Captain. Not just their bones but their meridians too."
I continued working on the first patient, channeling healing energy into his damaged pathways while listening to the conversation.
Commander Wood grabbed Zane by the collar, pulling him close. "Did you know?" he growled. "Did you know the training plan was incomplete when you implemented it?"
Zane's eyes darted around the room, seeking escape. "I... I thought it would be sufficient. Master Bellweather assured me—"
