The rain had ceased by morning, replaced by the cool dawn's serenity. Kai looked at the man he had saved last night, sleeping soundly on the cot. A smile tugged at his lips. He had done that. He had saved a life. It was a good start.
The clinic's front door opened, and Kai turned to see the woman who had guided him thus far. Rhea, a grizzled Ripper Doc, is known in the underground circles for her no-nonsense attitude and exceptional skill. She had been the one to find him, lost and disoriented, in the seedy underbelly of Night City. Seeing his potential, she took him under her wing—an unlikely mentor.
Rhea was tough as nails, a true survivor of the Night City streets. She wore her white hair in a tight braid, and her eyes, as grey as the city concrete, missed nothing. In her, Kai found a tutor who matched the harsh reality of his new world.
"Kai," she greeted, her voice stern but not unkind. "We've got a long day ahead."
Kai nodded, ready for whatever she would throw at him. His gaze fell on his RPG system, the luminescent dashboard only he could see. He had been gradually understanding how it functioned. So far, he has unlocked two skills - 'Surgery' and 'Technical Ability.' But there was so much more to learn.
As Rhea began to instruct, he noticed a new attribute on his dashboard: 'Body.' It pertained to his physical prowess and raw power. Seeing his perplexed expression, Rhea explained.
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"Body is about how strong you are, how much you can endure. It's crucial for a Ripper Doc. Sometimes, you must manually support your patient's body or move them quickly during a procedure. And don't get me started on the extraction missions."
Kai nodded, digesting this information. He made a mental note to work on his physical strength and endurance.
Next, Rhea introduced him to 'Intelligence' - another attribute of his RPG system. As she explained, Kai understood it to be associated with his ability to comprehend medical procedures and cyber ware technology, to make educated decisions, and to think on his feet during critical situations.
As they delved into the intricacies of these attributes, Kai felt his understanding of the system deepen. He also started realizing the perks that could be unlocked as he improved. For example, by enhancing his 'Body' attribute, he could unlock 'Brawler' - a bonus that could increase his strength, or 'Invincible,' which could improve his endurance.
The same went for 'Intelligence.' Boosting it could lead to perks like 'Biosynergy' for more efficient use of cyberware or 'Medic' that could improve his surgical skills.
Throughout the day, Kai followed Rhea's guidance. He studied, practiced, and tested his limits. It was hard, draining work, but he was committed. He pushed himself not just to learn but to become better.
By the end of the day, Kai was exhausted. His body ached, and his brain felt like it had been wrung out. But when he looked at his RPG system, he noticed that his 'Body' attribute had increased from '1' to '2', and his 'Intelligence' from '1' to '3'.
Kai smiled, despite the fatigue. Progress was slow, but it was progress nonetheless. He was one step closer to becoming the Ripper Doc he aspired to be. With the day's lessons etched in his mind and the glowing dashboard of his system in his sight, he fell into a deep sleep, ready to face the challenges of a new day.