[ don't worry, ishmael's sworn to secrecy by a drunk ratio regarding his feelings for this guy so she'll keep his mouth shit for aventurine's sake too.

the added context helps, somewhat. the doctor must be that big of a deal back home, enough for someone from corporate to admire him this much for those humanitarian efforts. imagine being that much in love, though....... ]

It's more like... I didn't even know I have standards until recently. Relationships weren't really a high priority for me, who did nothing but survive.

[ she crosses her arms. ]

But that's a common sentiment for most people from other worlds, I bet.