Yes, brother, yes I can.
My predecessor was the number one Imperial Tailor of Kazdel! In all of Terra, no one understands tailoring better than... my sister Theresia!
Tian An nodded confidently.
She believed she could reach that level too.
Seele stared blankly, seeming to ponder something.
"So you can trust me now, right?" Tian An said with a relaxed expression.
"No."
"....."
"You clearly know her, and I can tell this person isn't from our Underworld either. Since you both know about the Overworld and Underworld, you must have some kind of status!" Seele insisted stubbornly.
....
Fine, fine.
The two had no choice but to continue onward, just like before.
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"Natasha? I'm back." After a half-day's long trek, the two finally arrived at that familiar place.
"Seele? You're—" Natasha was about to greet her when she saw the pink-and-white clad woman behind her, with a blanket floating beside her, and a person lying on the blanket.
"Ah, I found them on the way back. Their movements are suspicious, and they have no identification. I suspect they came from the Overworld," Seele said with her arms crossed.
How am I acting suspiciously.... and have no identification?
"Right, you'll want to take a look at this person. She suddenly appeared and fainted halfway here," Seele pointed at the still unconscious FrostNova.
"No need, she has already stabilized. She'll be fine after some sleep." Tian An still knew FrostNova's condition.
"Then let's put her on that bed over there to rest," Natasha pointed to an empty bed in the inner room.
It seemed traffic was light today; the clinic was mostly empty.
Following Natasha's instruction, Tian An carefully placed FrostNova onto the bed board, then slowly began retracting the woven threads.
"Now, tell me about yourself, miss. Your origin, and that of the lady with you."
"I really did come from the sky. From the sky above the Overworld, that blue, blue sky," Tian An tried hard to explain.
"And look, you haven't seen my horns or her ears before, right?" Tian An pointed to her own horns with her left hand and then to FrostNova's fluffy white ears with her right.
....
Want to rua....
Seele and Natasha looked at each other, observing Tian An's actions and words. It really didn't seem fake.
Definitely not because of the pretty face filter (just kidding).
"How about this: you stay here in Natasha's clinic and don't go anywhere until your identity is verified," Seele wasn't an unreasonable person. After confirming Natasha agreed, she said this to Tian An.
"Sounds acceptable," Tian An nodded.
But you were talking about Her Highness Theresia, not me. So I can go out.
I'm a genius.
"Miss, may I know your name?" Natasha was much gentler compared to the forceful Seele.
"Theresia. Just call me Theresia."
Calling me Your Highness wouldn't be out of line either.
"This is Seele. Although she's rather impulsive, she's a good kid."
Hearing Natasha introduce her, Seele just turned her head slightly to the side. You could almost hear a little "Tch."
"I am Natasha, the doctor of this clinic."
I am Theresia, King of Kazdel!
Don't go crazy!
Okay....
"Alright, you go handle your business first. Leave things here to me," Natasha gently pushed Seele out.
"Be sure to notify me if anything happens!" Before Seele could finish her sentence, the door had already closed.
"Aren't you going to chat with her about something?" Theresia suddenly spoke.
"I don't know what to talk about either."
"This lady seems quite interested in you."
"How do you... Oh right, you're Teacher Te."
"Mm-hmm."
Tian An rallied her spirits and looked towards Natasha, who was observing FrostNova.
As someone who shared the name Natasha, this world's Natasha was, unsurprisingly, also a "good mother" in the eyes of the children and a good doctor in the eyes of her patients.
You could tell from the few snotty-nosed kids in the corner staring at her with admiration.
The Underworld, right, except for Hooke.
"Miss Theresia, don't just stand there. Please, have a seat," Natasha suggested, seeing Tian An remain rooted to the spot.
"Hm? Oh! I like it too," Tian An, caught off guard, gave a completely unrelated answer, leaving Natasha bewildered as well.
"Little Tian An, you're quite cute," Theresia said teasingly.
"Mmph...."
"Miss Theresia, we've only just met. Please refrain from making such frivolous remarks," Natasha sized Tian An up and down.
Getting a 'don't judge a book by its cover' feeling.
"Ah no, I meant I like myself, not you," Tian An quickly put on her signature smile.
"Is that so? Alright. However, your companion's body temperature is very low. Are you sure you don't want me to check on her?" Natasha gestured towards FrostNova, lying motionless on the bed.
"No need, she's naturally like this."
Tian An looked at the white rabbit who carried the regrets of so many past Doctors, sighing inwardly.
She didn't know how FrostNova would react after waking up. After all, this was no longer the world she was familiar with.
"Little Tian An, can you tell me the story of that girl named FrostNova later?" Theresia requested.
"Of course, no problem." Tian An sat down on the chair next to FrostNova's bed and continued watching her.
"Are you two sisters?" Natasha asked, observing their situation.
"No, we are comrades-in-arms," Tian An answered casually.
Of course, we are comrades-in-arms.
"Then you...."
Knock knock knock...
"I'll get the door," Natasha walked over quickly and opened the old door.
"Clara? What brings you here?" Indeed, the person knocking at the door was none other than the light in the hearts of the Underworlders.
The white-haired loli, Clara.
"Big Sister Natasha, lots of strange bugs suddenly appeared in the mining area. They have spikes on their bodies and have injured many people." Clara first peeked at the situation inside before daring to continue speaking to Natasha.
"So I wanted to come buy some medical supplies," Clara's voice was soft and sweet, easily invoking a desire to protect her. Coupled with her sparkling crimson eyes, if you didn't like her, you were this close.
"I should go too. After all, I'm a doctor; I can still be useful," Natasha volunteered.
Strange bugs, with spikes... how does this resemble a certain old acquaintance...
"Originium Slugs," Theresia reminded her.
Oh right, sharp spikes, aren't those Originium Slugs?
Why would Originium Slugs suddenly spawn in the mining area? This universe doesn't even have Originium.
"I think I should be the one to go. Natasha, you stay here and watch the clinic," Tian An interjected into their conversation.
"I think I might know what those bugs are."
"Miss Theresia, your status is special right now. It might be best if you don't go."
Yada! (No way!)