(Fabian's POV)
After waking up, I found myself in an unfamiliar place. My head was spinning as I could hear distinct types of sound, machine beeping, someone was faintly talking, the fan attached to the ceiling making a sharp sound every now and then.
With much effort, I opened my eyes and looked at someone whom I haven't seen before. He seemed like a doctor because of his white coat as he questioned me about my condition.
I tried to speak, answer him, but nothing came out of my mouth. As I tried some more, the ache in my throat became unbearable. But I still tried again, holding my throat, but the result remained the same. No voice came out of my mouth, just some unintelligent sound.
The doctor must have caught onto my condition as he asked, "Child, are you a mute or are you unable to speak, right now? If it is the former, nod your head once and if it is the latter, shake your head once."
