Dawn Waiting Room Astronaut Unicorn Haikou

Pale walls reflect the soft gray light of monsoon dawn inside a surgical prep area in Haikou. Rows of clipboards rest on stainless steel counters beside ceramic coffee cups, their steam visible in the cool air. Rain streaks the windows, blurring the green city outside. A queue screen glows with faint blue light. In perfect symmetry, a full-sized astronaut in a white suit rides a white unicorn across the mid-ground. The creature's hooves hover inches above the linoleum floor. Shadows pool warmly in the corners of the room. The astronaut's helmet reflects the glow of the waiting room lights. one drop of rain rests on the lower window pane.