Strangulation was relieved that the Prosthetic Doctor who had just installed a prosthetic hand for him had not left the clinic... and indeed, he possessed quite impressive medical skills.
He had opened two venous channels for Ya, one for blood transfusion and one for fluids. Her condition was visibly improving, at least she was no longer critically ill like before, and even her consciousness had returned.
But Strangulation did not leave immediately.
He genuinely felt that interpersonal interactions were too troublesome. Especially after he had just uttered the embarrassing words "either we die together, or we live together."
But he was very aware that if he left now, he would regret it later.
So, he stayed.
It was a kind of insurance, Strangulation convinced himself.
