ㅤ
ㅤ” o - oh —
ㅤwell . . truthfully, i would prefer that * none of them are brought back by force…
ㅤthey left with good reason, after all. “

ㅤpausing.

ㅤ” . . . but i do wonder when i will see ‘ her ‘ again . .
ㅤsombra — “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤthe doctor seemed to grow mournful at the mention of the companions who had abandoned the organization.

ㅤwho had abandoned him.

ㅤeyes sunken, hyperspheres beginning to spin rapidly around one another.
ㅤcalming when the huntress had unexpectedly made him an offer.
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ” i — “

ㅤhe wanted to protest. it was usual for him to do so.
ㅤtalon saved him ! he had friends and colleagues he enjoyed working with — except, that was before.

ㅤnow ?

ㅤ” . . . i suppose that is true . .
ㅤbut, i - i would like to believe there is still hope. “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ* you are my starlight . . ( * ✨ )
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ” emre . . . “

ㅤtrailing out his name, as if admiring each individual letter as they drifted across the sky.

ㅤ” .. hm — ? oh, yes, i am.
ㅤthough, i — i do not know if i would call myself, uh - ‘ esteemed ‘ * anymore. “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤhands fidgeting in his lap, hues now falling back to his gloved palms.

ㅤquickly looking up, though, a flash of worry now crossing creased features.

ㅤ” n - not that i blame any of you all - !
ㅤi am very aware that it must be a tad.. challenging. “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ” often so, that is the case . . “

ㅤvoice drifting, eyes trailing away. focusing on the vial. the discontent it made him feel, despite having yet to even taste it.

ㅤ” … i have very little company anymore.. and — i do know many of you do not tend to * want to converse with me - “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤhis empathy had the doctor lightly smiling, stifling a low chuckle through nostrils.

ㅤ” i have been around for quite some time. truly, i am quite unbothered. “

arms crossing, one hand lifting just under his chin. staring, puzzled.

“ that does make sense.. what is your name, then - ? “

ㅤ
ㅤ” ‘ daunting ‘ would be a better fitting word.
ㅤyou are welcome, vriend.

ㅤ. . your name is — ? forgive me, i can not quite recall… confinement has seemed to only dampen my cognitive abilities.. “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ” ahh, yes, yes. such is . . . you disappeared for quite some time. lost in such a vast galaxy… one could hardly imagine.

ㅤ.. well, i suppose, welcome home again. “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ” . . . . uhm — if you do not mind - i - if — if you are not in a hurry…
ㅤwould you care to stay for a while longer ? “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ” but, if — er, * when i do… i will let her know ! thank you dearly. “

ㅤdespite his title as some ‘ ultimate weapon, ‘ the astrophysicist still held a warmth to his small smile.
ㅤeyes sunken, tired and likely disheartened by his conditions since the wolf had taken her place upon the throne.
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤrocking in a chair, gloved hand pressed to his face, imprinting a mark when he turned over his shoulder, glancing solemnly at the clearly inconvenienced huntress.

ㅤ” ah.. i believe you are here for the doctor ? i’m afraid i have not seen her in awhile . . . “
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤfairly.
ㅤyou . . your face is — familiar. you are new around here, no ?
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤhands falling for a moment, lifting a curious brow.

ㅤ" .. i have seen very little of you -
ㅤuhm... there is no need to apologize - i understand you were merely caught off guard. "
ㅤ

my feet are cold. hm.

ㅤ
ㅤuah, no.. i simply hear… a rather distinct tune.
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤrubbing sleep out of tired eyes
ㅤ

this life is amazing when you greet it with open arms.

ㅤ
ㅤis there an elevator nearby ?
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤthe other's fright chocked the phycisit, eyes widening as he'd jerk away, hands lifting defensively.

ㅤ" o - oh — !!
ㅤpardon me - ! i . . i had not meant to startle you -
ㅤforgive me for my intrusion . . . "
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤ. . . i was in . . an - accident.

ㅤ( spacing out momentarily, breath turning short and hazy. eyes mindlessly darting, recalling details silently. )

ㅤi . . have been — distracted. e - ever since . . .
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤfinger lifted to his chin, inspecting the wall closely beside the water bender.
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤwhat * is . . . ‘ kay pop ‘ ?
ㅤ

ㅤ
ㅤyes !! i am... or, * was.. a - a, uh, highly esteemed astrophysicist !
ㅤkl . . . kay . .

ㅤhm. i will try my best to remember. forgive me if i do forget.
ㅤ