"He barely knows me. Why would he want something like that? The people of your world are rather foolhardy, Mrs. Callaway."
"You told him about your world, showed him-"
"Wait. You claimed you were not listening in."
"I wasn't. He left a bullet point list on a clipboard for me as he handed the headset over."
Well… I can sadly picture that. Though it is awkward to know that someone might have been making a pro/con list about my existence.
"You impressed him with how quickly you adapt. Your hairstyle… you know, the rest I'm not going to bother reading, because it will only serve to stroke your ego."
"Flattery will get you nowhere. But do continue, I appreciate it on a sentimental level."
I'd already added Dr. Lang and that worked out well enough. My hands kept working while chewing on this idea. Finishing the cut down to the neck opening, the most time consuming part would be next.
