( that mistrust isn't entirely misplaced. rutile has a few... questionable methods, after all. but there doesn't seem to be any ill-intent in their inquiries. not today, at least.

standing back, they just cross their arms over their chest. ) I can wait, but the longer it takes you to be honest, the longer it will take to treat.

Unless of course, you're fine with infection. ( that happened in organic lifeforms, didn't it? )