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[ He did not blame her for that caution at all. Ashton took in the information and nodded. ] I'll be quick, just wait!
[ Not that she was going anywhere, and he won't be able to stay too long, but still. He moves through the dome swiftly, and after having to shove a robot or two aside (they were not helping him navigate the hospital, he can do it himself), he entered without knocking.
Seeing her in person just tempered his distaste for the situation, and his need to have answers. He stepped over and leaned over the edge of the bed. ] I'm so, so sorry that this happened, Hiling. [ Maybe not enough to feel guilty, but still. ] Can you tell me about it?