been ages since I played this lady

[what_drfox_says]

You forgot your medicines again? Really, what should I do with you? And you're so quick to tell people to be vigilant about these things . . .

Well, I won't nag you because it's not as though it was idiocy on your part. You're not a like a certain rooster head whose name I won't mention. Just remember to take your medicines next time.

In addition to that, it's certainly not helping that you're worrying about playing me once again. I haven't changed, and just because you have doesn't mean that there's writing on the wall as soon as you start putting down my thoughts on paper.

I'm going back to work. You should too - and take your medicines!

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[what_drfox_says]

I tell her not to worry too much and to simply enjoy herself, but I know it it's not always so easy. She feels as though she's trying to live up to a memory.

[She knows this feeling quite well, though in the context of the memory of her family.]

Indeed. She needs it at the moment, as she's quite busy.

How have you been, Miss Lilith? Has your mundane been keeping you occupied?

[darksaint]

She must feel pressured to honor that memory because it must be important.

[Important matters make one happy but also bound to obligations.]

I have been well enough, my mundane has nearly forgotten about me, so I've kept myself quiet minding my ow business without bothering her.

[what_drfox_says]

Yes. I was beside her when she survived many hardships, and she says that she made me shine brightest then because I stood by her and gave her hope.

She's sentimental, isn't she?

[A small smile.]

Knowing you, Miss Lilith, I'm sure you've been very productive. I remember how active you were back in the City.

[darksaint]

Sentimentality is a quality I admire; you must mean a lot to this young girl if your presence resonated so deeply in her daily life.

[She smiles faintly.]

I was, wasn't I? I miss the days I could act as a doctor. That was like a dream.

[what_drfox_says]

[For a moment, Megumi was just silent. She knew the relief of having someone to hold on to in times of trouble, whether it be someone in the present or the memory of an important loved one.]

We all help each other out. It's something I learned from friends of mine.

What do you do now, Miss Lilith? Are you not practicing your profession at the moment?

[darksaint]

I didn't think I told you, Megumi, but I had to abandon my profession in my world. [She smiles indulgently as usual.] It was one of my selfish reasons to find my stay in the City an enjoyable affair.

[what_drfox_says]

You had to stop being a doctor? Is it possible for me to ask why?

[darksaint]

Yes, you may. There was a war and there were many doctors, but no leader who would command armies.

[what_drfox_says]

I see. You did what was in your power to do and what you had to.

[darksaint]

I know, dear. At least that is what I want to believe.