Dr. Mikotoba, okay. [He echoes back in confirmation, briefly noting to himself that the unfamiliar structuring of the name does resemble that of 'Kazuma Asogi'. 76 did mention they were from the same world.] Has he already gotten some samples of these flowers, too? [He wouldn't mind helping with the delivery, or parting with some of the soil he's collected if that could be of help to the other doctor.
The pause from the taller man has him increase his guard in turn, though it doesn't feel like they're in any imminent danger. There isn't that tension in the air that makes the hair at the back of his neck stand up despite the noise, but he's also not a fan of unnecessary risks. So he hastens his pace as instructed, leaving enough space between them to maneuver as they please if they suddenly need to act fast, but without straying too far so that they're still in range of covering for each other just in case. It's more instinct than calculation, the attentive movements of someone clearly used to acting with a partner (watching others' back including his own) rather than by himself.
The assurance is answered with a hum of acknowledgement, and he doesn't say more; let's get out of here first, there will be plenty of time to debrief later.]
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The pause from the taller man has him increase his guard in turn, though it doesn't feel like they're in any imminent danger. There isn't that tension in the air that makes the hair at the back of his neck stand up despite the noise, but he's also not a fan of unnecessary risks. So he hastens his pace as instructed, leaving enough space between them to maneuver as they please if they suddenly need to act fast, but without straying too far so that they're still in range of covering for each other just in case. It's more instinct than calculation, the attentive movements of someone clearly used to acting with a partner (watching others' back including his own) rather than by himself.
The assurance is answered with a hum of acknowledgement, and he doesn't say more; let's get out of here first, there will be plenty of time to debrief later.]