What a beautiful story, @stormlight24. That experience, told by the young man to the sage perfectly illustrates how one can develop a passion for a life pursuit, such as life-saving medicine or medical practice.
There are some beautiful lines, like this one:
It was getting dark outside, but the candles were not lit yet, so the shadows of the trees in the yard made monstrous shadows in the soft light of the moon.
I love how you set the scene for the story, and how the older man gestures to the younger one with his pipe. Details like that pull us into a story and make us feel as though we are a part of it.
I always rejoice when I see your comment, because I know it is constructive and it always helps me to improve. I'm glad you like my style of writing, I just write the kind of works and stories I would like to read. :)