[ marta is silent for a moment, but she doubts yzak is in any more of a mood to hear about the ethics of continuing his masquerade as a licensed medical professional now that there are actual people believing him — just as much as she's in the mood to have to bring it up.
so instead she just goes with, ]
Telling them you're busy doesn't do anything? [ ... ] Or being rude?
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Salty foods, more fluids in general... caffeine.
[ there's a pause. it's not judgmental, but it'd be easy to see why he might think it is. ]
Weren't you supposed to be a private doctor?
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[ There's a pause, as he's relaying these things to her.
When he finally gets back to Marta: ]
Yes, I am! But that's not stopping some of these people from coming to me anyway if they see me without Blue!
Because clearly that means I have a moment! Ugh.
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so instead she just goes with, ]
Telling them you're busy doesn't do anything? [ ... ] Or being rude?
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It usually does! [ Even though he pauses, because hey, he's not rude!!
.......
(all the time) ]
But this woman wouldn't let up! Ugh, loud and in my face and unrelenting... [ Pot, kettle. ]
Anyway, thank you for the help.
I owe you one.
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Don't mention it, Yzak. It's nice of you to still want to help her. If it happens to you again, don't be afraid to reach out.
You can pay me in books.