What does Chung have to do with this? [if he sounds a little defensive suddenly... well, he's not worried, he's just interested in what they might've talked about or if this has anything to do with Chung's recent bout of memory loss...]
Purifier... Zahliya, whatever it is you want to call yourself. I will consider your request, but do be aware that if you lie to me or bring harm to the people under my care, I will consider our agreement void. Is that clear?
Don't call me by that name. Just "Doctor" is fine.
[...there's so much more he wants to ask now, but just the act of asking about it feels too... naive? embarrassing? desperate? he's not sure how he should describe it, but he's going to keep pretending he doesn't care. right, back on the important topic...]
On the new moon, you will be called for. Don't be late.
no subject
Purifier... Zahliya, whatever it is you want to call yourself. I will consider your request, but do be aware that if you lie to me or bring harm to the people under my care, I will consider our agreement void. Is that clear?
no subject
Heard and acknowledged.
no subject
he clears his throat. firmly,]
Don't call me by that name. Just "Doctor" is fine.
[...there's so much more he wants to ask now, but just the act of asking about it feels too... naive? embarrassing? desperate? he's not sure how he should describe it, but he's going to keep pretending he doesn't care. right, back on the important topic...]
On the new moon, you will be called for. Don't be late.
no subject
I won't be. You'll see.
[With that declaration made, the green lights shift, looking off to the side. Whoever or whatever is within the fog bolts into the forest.
The antlered creature from earlier bolts after.]