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You didn't sign up for it! Surprised you all but squeak. "B-but I'm not there for a check-up! I mean, I haven't decided on it yet. I'm there for the package for Jaq, I mean Jaqueline."
For a split second Natalie looks just as surprised, but quickly sighs knowingly. Leaning back on her chair she looks at you apologetically, then with a small chuckle says. "Jaqueline you gods forsaken fennec... Listen, Aki, if you want to get them 'package', there is a price, and evidently your Mistress did not find it necessary to inform you that the price is to volunteer for a check-up." As she finishes, she fishes for your reaction.
And you don't disappoint. Instantly you huff indignantly. "It's so like her..."
"Ja, that's so like her." She smiles and gets up. "But hey, on my Hippocratic oath I swear I won't force you to do anything." She says cordially and walks over to sit next to you on the bed.
Before you can say anything again, she drapes her hand over your neck and brings you hugs you. "Please, don't feel bad, it's just the way it is sometimes. Look, I can't force your hand, but how about I sweeten the deal?" She coos, and you flinch away from her grasp quite scaraused. "HEY! Not like this. First, let me apologize, it was mean to assume you are one of Those girls. Secondly, know that you partake in something greater than both of us combined. We do it for everyone in here, not just the gods forsaken delinquents, or cunning fennecs, but all the innocents too, you included. Surely you want to return home without this paranormal curse?"
"Curse? What do you mean?" You quickly reply worriedly.
At your question she grabs her chin and contemplates her next course of action. "Do you have a medical background, Aki?"
"None." You say matter-of-factly, too worried for a strategizing.
Sighing, she adjusts her glasses. "I don't mean a literal curse - well, I don't deny it could be a curse too anymore, but there is something unique about this place. Somehow it leaves a stain on us, in a way that conflicts with our modern understanding of..." Both of you share a look. And you scratch your forearm sheepishly. "Alright. Something here changes us in peculiar way. Over time it lingers and gets worse. I research how to cure, or even better, use it to assist humanity. Here? Better?"
You nod, still a little annoyed by the deception and the fact you weren't in on the happenings. "Will this affliction follow me even if I were to leave?"
Natalie only nods grimly. Fuck. Then puts her hand on your shoulder and whispers. "It's alright. I've got it, give me some time and I will bend reality to humanity's heel!" She yells childishly, evidently trying to cheer you up. "So, will you assist me? I promise on my Hippocratic oath that you wont feel any unendurable pain durning the check-up."
With a deep breath, you look her back in the eyes, and she responds with a gentle smile.