[ Documents now in hand, Ja'far quickly thumbs through the papers, clicking his tongue. It was just as he had thought. He smiles, pleased with this distraction. ]
Thank you, I can certainly assist you with these forms.
[ Ja'far couldn't remember much from his sick day, but her tone catches his attention, turning his thoughts back to the throbbing of his upper back. There were worse pains, but she seemed particularly stern on this matter. Plus, he realizes, if the situation had been in the reverse, he would have likewise nagged her until she was treated. However, from their meetings, he had come to believe that that would never be an issue. Mamushi was a responsible, young woman. ]
If I must. A salve made of aloe is in the cabinet beside you.
[ He turns back to his desk, rearranging the half-written letters and drafts so that he could turn his attention to the new paperwork. Why, yes, Ja'far was planning on multi-tasking. Surely he could manage to apply the salve on his shoulders and complete her tax forms at the same time. ]
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Thank you, I can certainly assist you with these forms.
[ Ja'far couldn't remember much from his sick day, but her tone catches his attention, turning his thoughts back to the throbbing of his upper back. There were worse pains, but she seemed particularly stern on this matter. Plus, he realizes, if the situation had been in the reverse, he would have likewise nagged her until she was treated. However, from their meetings, he had come to believe that that would never be an issue. Mamushi was a responsible, young woman. ]
If I must. A salve made of aloe is in the cabinet beside you.
[ He turns back to his desk, rearranging the half-written letters and drafts so that he could turn his attention to the new paperwork. Why, yes, Ja'far was planning on multi-tasking. Surely he could manage to apply the salve on his shoulders and complete her tax forms at the same time. ]