I understand. And you're right, we need allies.

[She came over to his side as he picked up the book. This one as the movie novelization of Pulp Fiction.]

I'm doing alright, for now. I learned a long time ago to entertain myself. Long periods of nothing to do are easy enough to manage. [She wanted to rest her cheek on his shoulder as she looked down to the book, but she drew back instead, sliding her hands into her pockets.]

When do you want to see this doctor?