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// replies here later tonight , at yet another work outing

[ there's a gleam in moira's eyes ; 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is a weak excuse , but the woman had lived a lie for the entirety of this life so far . ] truly ? I agree , but you know how I encourage testing hypotheses .

& you would try it , just to try it ? or are you adverse to the idea ?

have you never ?

pathetic .

I have taken it upon myself to bake you a treat for the occasion . I am unfamiliar with the customs of your family , but in ireland , we mirror the western tradition of a cake . [ one is provided to him now -- small , catered to an individual size , & beautifully decorated . ]

she would likely fret about the long-term strain on one's heart , but it is a common stimulant used by many . do you not trust me , cass ?

happy birthday , shimada . another trip around the sun is no small feat .

if it does not suffice , tell me . I can add a sufficient stimulant to the brew to spike blood pressure & alertness .

I have a remedy for this .

[ an uptick of the corners of her lips . ] perhaps so . would you take offense ? I so often hear of your insults secondhand . perhaps I hope that you might indulge me directly .

[ leering closer . ] is it a fantasy if you have admitted it to be true ?

some may call it harm , I consider it consequence .

so you do ? you think about me ?

' still ' . I am medicated .

I did not say that . I am merely stating that it is 𝘯𝘰𝘵 nice , which it isn't . do I occupy your thoughts so frequently ? I am flattered .

relax . I am merely making observations . there is no need to worry , as that will not spare you .

[ a click of her tongue . incongruent eyes drag over the other woman with impunity . ] you are 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 , ziegler . I am a licensed doctor within my own field . regardless of your protective stance over medicine , genetic engineering remains 𝘮𝘺 domain .