[Ironically, the most that might fall under the category of ‘fanatical’ in Markus’ version of Detroit were the prevalence of highly advanced androids. For reasons that don’t need to be reiterated, this is just baseline normal for someone like him. For anyone who might originate from his world.

So what Jason says, all this about aliens and magic and gods, has his imagination kicking up into gear, twisted up in the feeling of disbelief. In the interim, the needle pricks and works into his skin, dutifully closing up what had been broken prior.

Boisterous as his “patient” might be, Markus is a calm, collected quiet. His words sound contemplative.]

I guess I’m not surprised. After what you told me.

[Coming back to life. Magic, indeed — or something like it.]

So— ‘you get used to it’. A situation like his, rife with inter-dimensional kidnapping, are you used to it? Why not take a moment to relax and stop cutting into your sternum, if that’s the case? Just a suggestion.