" Not at all. I'm a doctor, above all else. "
He couldn't just refuse to treat her, even if it was after hours. Besides, Baizhu was always willing to work extra during emergencies.
" Whereabouts are you from, miss ? "
/ i'm insecure about my writing today. fuck you, brain.
" Pleasure to meet you. I'm Dr. Baizhu. " he introduced himself as well, applying various concoctions to disinfect the wounds, before he could stitch them closed.
It was clear he was adept at what he was doing. Working quickly without causing too much pain.
@lepus-bellicus.bsky.social
His back found the hard wall with a soft thud, eyes shutting momentarily and out of instinct. Lids fluttered open again, taken aback by the visage of the assailant.
A young man ... Where did this strength come from ? Baizhu scanned the man's appearance. +
▍ 白术. 🌿
There was nothing wrong with being mortal. Well, unless one was in a situation like Baizhu's, where immortality was the only visible escape from a vicious cycle that would lead to both his and Changsheng's demise.
But now wasn't the time to be pondering about his own predicament. +
▍ 白术. 🌿
" Are you on the hunt for herbs as well ? " Baizhu asked, noting how the other had been staring at the Violetgrass sprouting atop of the short cliff before him.
▍ 白术. 🌿
He was armed, so he was clearly a fighter. And Baizhu wasn't exactly the type to get physical.
He offered the other an awkward smile.
" Can I help you ? "
▍ 白术. 🌿
▍ 白术. 🌿
▍ 白术. 🌿
▍ 白术. 🌿
Baizhu paused. " You are not a local, are you ? "
And yet, his clothing was reminiscent of Liyuean fashion.
