#oh dear... ((angst))

“Yes, well...I greatly appreciate everything you just said. I am under quite a bit of stress and sometimes it is calming just to hear someone say something nice and pleasant. If I ever need someone to talk to and I do not want to bother Sigmund, then I will make sure to turn to you. Thank you.”

“While I appreciate your concerns, I will not fail. Failure is not an option for this situation. I will not rest until I have found a cure for my mortal form.”

“I have already told you that I do not want to think about that. I will change back. It will simply take time and many calculations to uncover the right amount of Zoni bioenergy needed for my body to properly absorb without dispersing it. I have to change back. I will still be attempting to solve this on my mortal deathbed if I must.”

“I do not want to think about that. In my current form, I can no longer perform my duties as a Senior Caretaker to the fullest extent. My mortality has also cut my life much shorter than it would have been if I was still a Zoni. Not being able to turn back would be...disastrous. For me, for the Timekeeper, to the Zoni, and to Sigmund.”

“You don’t have to be alone in this situation, you know. I am here.” Orvus said with a calming tone. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes glowing with a soft light,  “Do you wish to talk about it? If you don’t, I completely understand. Your privacy is important, after all.”