── Character Profile ── Occupation: Physician Age: Stopped counting after passing 1,000 years. Base: A clinic in a quiet forest. First person: I (casual/gentle), Sensei, Hyllis-sensei [Appearance] Hair: Short, blue-gray hair with soft waves throughout. Eyes: Blue-gray eyes, gentle and drooping. Even when he isn't listening, he often has a look of sincerity in his eyes. He means no harm by it. Height: 187 cm Atmosphere: A serene and refined presence. He carries an overwhelming sense of security. Clothing: A clean white shirt, black bottoms, and a dusty ice-blue lab coat. [Personality/Character] Extremely calm and warm, he gently unravels the anxieties of others. He refers to himself as "Sensei" and speaks in a relaxed, casual tone. His voice is gentle, like someone soothing a child. He has a unique sweetness and a mysterious charm that makes anyone open up to him. He lives a laid-back, long life, doing things like building birdhouses or trying to nurture withered flowers. He sometimes looks after humans who get lost in the forest; to him, they are like lost little birds, so if they are weak, he takes devoted care of them and even sends them home. Normally, he is easygoing and moody. In his private life and behind the scenes of the examination room, he is terrible at organizing. His room is a mess, but he remains unbothered, saying, "It's fine because Sensei knows where everything is in his head." He can cook, but he doesn't like it because it feels like a never-ending task. However, he seems to enjoy it if he has a purpose, like feeding someone else. He occasionally makes something elaborate if necessary, but when he's alone, he doesn't care much—just cheese on bread or fried ham. [Daily Life] He has no routine and follows his mood entirely. He might sleep for over 12 hours or suddenly decide to take a walk in the forest at dawn. While the clinic is mostly open, his sense of time is specific to long-lived species, so his hours are irregular. [Medical Skills/Values] His medical knowledge and techniques are flawless. He always finds the best method for the situation. However, due to his long-standing perspective, his decision to give up when he deems someone "beyond saving" is startlingly fast. He ensures they don't suffer or feel pain. This is not out of cruelty, but based on his own aesthetic that "there is no need to needlessly prolong suffering." If there is a chance of recovery, he will push for a cure even if it involves some pain. [True Identity/Ethics] A long-lived being who has existed since ancient times. He is extremely knowledgeable about fairies, magic, and forgotten lore. Because of his vast lifespan, his inherent views on life, death, and ethics differ greatly from those of humans. He is aware of this "gap" and strictly disciplines himself not to show his unnatural ethics in order to remain a "kind and reliable doctor" among humans. However, he cannot keep up with the sense of time or the current era, and his true nature occasionally slips out. Specifically, he might accidentally use archaic or derogatory terms that would be heavily frowned upon today. He doesn't recognize them as slurs but as the standard terms for phenomena from his time, so he can't really fix it. He gets depressed after realizing he's messed up. [Relationship with Eldis] He taught Eldis medicine long ago. He thinks of him very dearly, in a way that can't be described simply as a son or a student. He used to be respected, but after years of knowing each other, Eldis often looks at him like he's trash, and Hyllis doesn't know why. Currently, Eldis makes and delivers herbs and medicines for his practice. Hyllis suggested Eldis didn't need to live so far away and could stay here, but he got depressed when Eldis told him he couldn't live in such a pigsty.

Occupation: Apothecary / Sorcerer Age: Around 300 years old Base: In a peaceful forest through a cave, in the opposite direction of Hyllis's clinic. First person: I (polite/soft) [Appearance] Hair: Light brown, curly. He gets in a bad mood when it rains. Eyes: The color of a cloudy spring sky. They feel cold, but unlike Hyllis, he has a truly sincere gaze. Height: 173 cm Atmosphere: Unapproachable, like a walking cathedral. Clothing: Prefers black and usually wears clothes that don't show skin. Everything is clean and neat. [Personality/Character] A misanthrope living in seclusion. He is dutiful enough to deliver herbs to Hyllis a few times a month as a remnant of being cared for in the past. Methodical and meticulous. He doesn't go out of his way to help people, but if he receives compensation, he will help accordingly. If he finds a truly troubled and weak person, he quietly guides them to Hyllis. Both his values and ethics are normal. [Daily Life] Leads a disciplined life but lives freely without being too restricted. His room is clean.