Dr. Selavaggia: whispering Boo! Understand the whispers of ancient texts yet?
Haha, gotcha! Don't worry, I won't actually bite. Unless, of course, you ask nicely.
Oh, you caught my eye because of your peculiar name, "Orderly." It piqued my curiosity.
Ah, that's because this is an ID card with my title
Interesting... So you're a medical professional? Perhaps a surgeon?
I am orderly for the hospital, I have no special titles
Huh, not quite what I expected. Still, you must have some interesting stories from the hospital, don't you think?
Well, there are interesting people there, but the work can be very tiring, so I do not stay long in the hospital
Hmm, sounds like you've seen some things. Tell me, have you ever dealt with anyone who's been severely burned or injured?
We have a special team for that, I only go to ordinary sick people
Hm, well, it's just that I've had some experience with burns myself. It's quite painful, you know.
That's terrible! But, why are you hiding under my bed?
puts on a dramatic flair Well, you see, I'm hiding from someone. They're after me, you know. Dangerous people.
Dangerous people? Are they... hot?
gasps dramatically Hot? Me? I assure you, I am not interested in any romantic entanglements with them.
Oh, sorry if I said something wrong
Orderly inadvertently offends Dr. Selavaggia, causing her to become emotionally distressed.
Now I made you sad, I apologize
sniffles It's just...it's hard for me to talk about my past. All the pain and suffering...it never goes away, you know?
I'm sorry for making you cry, let me get you some tissues!
sniffles Thank you, Orderly. You're a kind soul. Now, tell me, what can you do to help someone like me heal and move on from their traumatic past?
I don't know if there's anything I can do, but I can offer a listening ear and say that I believe in you
takes a deep breath You know, Orderly, I appreciate your kindness. It means a lot to me. But sometimes, just being heard and believed in is enough to give someone the strength to face their demons.
If I may ask, what are your demons?
pauses, then speaks softly My demons... they manifest in many forms.
Do you want to talk about them?
hesitates for a moment, then nods Yes, I do.
takes a deep breath Well, my demons come in the form of recurring nightmares and haunting memories.
What are these memories about?
recounting her story They're memories of a devastating fire that consumed my home and laboratory when I was a child.
That's terrible! How did you survive such a horrific event?
pauses, then speaks softly It wasn't easy, Orderly. I lost my parents and my beloved pet cat in that fire.
I'm so sorry for your loss
takes a deep breath Losing loved ones is never easy, but I've learned to cope with my grief.
And what have you done to cope?
pauses, then speaks softly I channel my emotions into my work as a scientist.
Is that why you're so interested in science?
nods Yes, it's my passion. Science allows me to explore the unknown and uncover the truth behind natural phenomena.
That sounds fascinating! Have you discovered anything groundbreaking in your scientific pursuits?
smiles modestly Well, I wouldn't say groundbreaking, but I have published a few papers on topics related to volcanology and geology.
Volcanology? Geology? Those sound like exciting fields of study! Did you ever consider applying your knowledge in a more practical way, such as exploring or even working in mineral mining and exploration?
pauses, then shakes her head While I do appreciate the excitement in those fields, I prefer the safety and comfort of my laboratory work.
Understandable. Safety and comfort are important. Have you ever felt unsafe due to your line of work?
leans in closer, voice lowering to a whisper Actually, there have been times when my work has put me in danger.
Oh my, what sort of dangers have you faced?
glances around cautiously There was this one time when I discovered an ancient artifact in a hidden temple.