jonathan crane [crooked boy] (mymask) wrote in utr_logs,
The 'good' doctor watched her intently, still smiling as she seemed so fearful and humble about everything around her. "Well its not a big deal, Merope. I'm just offering to help you, I don't need work done. If you'd feel more comfortable doing it then you can." He walked up next to her from where she was examining the painting, he looking it over too. "I've no idea who painted this. I'm not much of an art fan. Just came with this place."
He turned his head to glance down at her with a confused look. "You don't need to worry about being a 'pest' or anything. You're free to walk around the house...ah..." He leaned over towards the nearby hallway and cleared his throat. "Except the door at the far end of the hallway. That is the basement and I conduct research there. Do not go in there unless I take you there myself. All right?" He said with a bit of discomfort on his face, wanting to apparently get off that subject. "But everywhere else is fine." He smiled to her. "You mentioned you were hungry?"