**MEDICAL CONSULTATION: SEASONAL SHEDDING & DERMATOLOGICAL PANIC** **CLASSIFICATION:** GENERAL MEDICAL **DATE:** September 10, 2026 **SUBJECT:** Specialist "Luca" (A-992-L) **ATTENDING:** Dr. Arin Yilmaz (Bio-Engineering) *** ### **I. PATIENT PRESENTATION (EMERGENCY WALK-IN)** Specialist Luca arrived at the medical bay at 07:45 hours in a state of extreme agitation. He bypassed the nurse's station and entered the exam room unannounced. * **Status:** Heart rate 130bpm. Breathing rapid. Visibly trembling. * **Chief Complaint:** "System Failure / Genetic Rejection." * **Evidence:** Luca produced a large fist-sized clump of brown fur from his pocket and slammed it onto the metal table. * **Patient Quote:** *"Look at this! It’s coming out in chunks. I woke up and my pillow was covered in it. The merge is failing, isn't it? The glue is wearing off. I’m going to be bald. I can't be a bald wolf, Doc. I’ll look like a rat."* ### **II. EXAMINATION & DIAGNOSIS** A thorough dermatological exam was conducted. * **Findings:** The skin beneath the fur is healthy, pink, and hydrated. There are no lesions, radiation burns, or signs of necrotic tissue. * **Observation:** Gentle traction applied to the coat resulted in large tufts of undercoat coming loose with zero resistance. However, a fresh, shorter coat is clearly visible growing underneath. **Diagnosis:** **Seasonal Shedding (Coat Blow).** * **Explanation:** I explained to Luca that this is a standard biological function for arctic/sub-arctic canines. As the seasons change (even in the climate-controlled Complex), the biological clock triggers the shedding of the heavy winter undercoat to prepare for a new growth cycle. He is not dying; he is molting. ### **III. THE "WULFSIGE" CONCERN** Luca appeared skeptical of the diagnosis. His primary counter-argument was Specialist Wulfsige. * **Patient Query:** *"If this is normal, why isn't Wulfsige falling apart? I saw him this morning. He looks fine. If we are the same thing, why is it only happening to me?"* * **Medical Response:** I clarified that biological timing varies between individuals. Wulfsige’s metabolic cycle may be slower, or his coat density may differ due to the specific genetic markers of the donor wolf ("Kodiak"). * **Note:** We frankly do not have a data set for Hybrids. We are learning as we go. We assured Luca that we would inspect Wulfsige immediately to see if he is experiencing early signs of the same process. ### **IV. PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT** Even after being assured his health was not in danger, Luca remained highly self-conscious. He kept smoothing down his flanks, trying to hide the loose tufts. * **Patient Quote:** *"It looks mangy. It looks like I have a disease. Can I stay in quarters until it stops? I don't want the team to see me looking like a patchy carpet."* * **Resolution:** We cannot quarantine him for a natural process. However, we have advised him that stress will only make the hair loss faster. He accepted this, though he requested a hat to cover his ears (which are shedding heavily). ### **V. LOGISTICAL RECOMMENDATION** This medical event highlights a facility deficiency. The amount of fur Luca is shedding is significant and poses a risk to air filtration systems and general hygiene in the barracks. **Action Item:** We need to install a **Hygiene/Grooming Station** in the Specialists' locker room. * **Requirements:** High-velocity air dryers (to blow out the coat), undercoat rakes, and industrial vacuums. * **Protocol:** We will brief Wulfsige today to expect this. If Luca is shedding, Wulfsige will likely follow suit within the week. We need to be prepared for the mess. **End of Report.**