#but this would've been shortly after he got out of quarantine either way i'll let you know if i gotta change it

[doctorvikjain]

who ruth ellery ( @ruthellry ) where apartment #406 ― the hospital suite when april 14th

❝ you'll find i have not the slightest desire to ... well, step on any toes, as it were, ms. ellery. ❞ lies have fallen from a gilded tongue with such frequency that they almost begin to sound like truth to his own ears. almost. the consistent tap of his cane against the hardwood of the modest medical facility echoes through an otherwise silent room, a metronome to keep the pace of a tour he'd looked forward to sada facilitating. a dark gaze drifts over shelves and cabinets of supplies, taking a meticulous mental inventory of the resources he's been granted access to ; the occasional hum slips past lips pressed into a thoughtful line, a vague sound that belies nothing of his opinion.

it is a pity his previous encampment ended in such brutality ― these conditions are ... lacking in comparison to what vikram established at the hotel elysee.

but he's aware he is in no position to be selective ― at least not yet ― and any semblance of an infirmary is better than none. whether or not he's enjoyed it, vikram has made due with less. ❝ if i were in your shoes, i imagine i'd be rather concerned, and as such, i can assure you any worry is for naught. trust that i empathize with any frustration you may be feeling over the possibility of losing autonomy in your workspace, particularly when you are used to operating in solitude ... ❞ he lets his voice trail off for a moment as he makes a point to scan the apartment, ❝ ... as i imagine you often are.❞

vikram walks over to a nearby chair, his grip tightening on the handle of the cane as he lowers himself into a seat and carefully crosses his legs. he offers her a polite smile before continuing. ❝ however, it is not only my understanding but my hope that we will be able to work together and utilize our shared knowledge to provide proper care to the residents of the wexley. ❞