Ice cream parlor.

"Don't bother..."

"It's alright, Miss Anderson. It's not in any way dangerous for your health so you can just take it."

Shikera shook her head in denial.

"It's not that. I would not want to trouble you when it's just a single check up..."

"What? I'm actually thinking I am the one troubling you. I am giving you this just so you can feel comfortable with me. Doctor Krystal's private patients are all wealthy men and women so I believe it's only human nature for me to want to please you," the doctor smiled.

"Oh...if that's what you want then," Shikera smiled and received the glass. She brought it to her mouth and took one large gulp before dropping the now half filled cup.

"Let's start now," she whispered.

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