[ They come to a stop in front of a door, and even though he was the one to ask to go upstairs... Kyle gives him an out. ]
You're very perceptive, doctor.
[ He's still holding Kyle's hand, and gives it a grateful little squeeze. ]
I appreciate the concern. I'm sure, it's just... against my instincts, you might say? But I'd prefer the first time to be on my own terms rather than the city's.
[ That may have been misleading, he realizes, and tilts his head towards the door. ]
Secondary nature rather than that of being a doctor. It's more that I can hear things most can't, and because of that I tend to err on the side of caution.
[ And because, as the man he is, he's forever cautious about others and their needs.
He nods though, because that he can understand. ]
I'm always for it being on someone's own terms. Come on then.
[ He pushes the door open, gesturing for Kazu to proceed him. ]
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You're very perceptive, doctor.
[ He's still holding Kyle's hand, and gives it a grateful little squeeze. ]
I appreciate the concern. I'm sure, it's just... against my instincts, you might say? But I'd prefer the first time to be on my own terms rather than the city's.
[ That may have been misleading, he realizes, and tilts his head towards the door. ]
Can I explain inside?
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[ And because, as the man he is, he's forever cautious about others and their needs.
He nods though, because that he can understand. ]
I'm always for it being on someone's own terms. Come on then.
[ He pushes the door open, gesturing for Kazu to proceed him. ]
After you.