The shelter's admission review was not a simple matter. On the surface, it sounded easy, and almost everyone could pass.
But that did not mean it was truly that simple.
There were many things to overcome here: shame, psychological barriers, and many other things.
The Federation was a place that pursued the spirit of freedom while also placing great importance on personal privacy. However, today's review was destined not to place quite so much emphasis on personal privacy.
The man in line had brought his son and wife, but he had been separated from his daughter. The father and son were somewhat nervous.
As the line continued to dwindle, they eventually reached the front.
"Take off all your clothes and put them in this cloth bag. Next, you'll undergo a comprehensive physical examination."
"If you pass, your chances of having your application approved will increase greatly."
Both father and son felt somewhat embarrassed. Although they were father and son, they usually bathed separately. Moreover, they noticed that they were not the only ones who had to strip.
Everyone in line ahead of them had already taken off all their clothes and was moving along a yellow line on the floor.
Every so often, there was another examination. Their physical condition was checked, and they were scored on a form based on the results.
It was a little... hard to get used to.
"Maybe it's too cold." The man broke out in goose bumps and muttered the words as if comforting himself.
But only he knew that this was a psychological stress response.
The greatest difference between humans and animals lay in restraint. If he were an animal, he might have already bristled and fled.
But as a higher intelligent animal called a human, he could restrain that discomfort and force