[Alas, the poor stranger happens to have encountered Julian, who is unlikely to be much help at all, given that he comes from a place where technology is near non-existent. He's the kind of doctor who believes most things can be cured with the application of leeches...
And so there's some trace of mild relief on his face when the stranger dismisses the idea, even if he's left with the enduring sense that he ought to offer something. Given his new social position and all, it seems like the done thing. But no matter.
He flashes an easy smile.]
Well, you're not wrong. I've never seen anything quite like it before.
[He picks up his drink, takes a more sensibly-sized swig this time.]
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And so there's some trace of mild relief on his face when the stranger dismisses the idea, even if he's left with the enduring sense that he ought to offer something. Given his new social position and all, it seems like the done thing. But no matter.
He flashes an easy smile.]
Well, you're not wrong. I've never seen anything quite like it before.
[He picks up his drink, takes a more sensibly-sized swig this time.]
Not long at all. I arrived this morning.