Part 218: Miriel B

M-Miriel!? Why are you clutching my arm?

So I can keep track of you without having to stare unblinking for all hours of the day. This makes it easier for me to carry out my observations.

Oh. Okay. Because see, its just that...Well, I find it a little embarrassing.

Do go on.

I-I'm not used to talking to people when they're standing so close.

That's perfectly all right. Neither am I.

...Is this all some kind of joke?

When it comes to my research, I am incapable of jocularity.

Oh. I see.

Right then! I have set up a few atmospheric measuring devices on the table to the right. If you would be so kind as to walk that way while you depart?

Depart?

Vanish. Evaporate. Dematerialize. Just walk off like you always do.

All right, here goes...*disappears*

And there he goes, right on cue.... Simply fascinating.