"Maybe if I'm free, I could." If he does, he'll have to take note on bringing some sort of present. But what, though... and there's also the issue of Motoharu. Especially after what had happened in Hokkaido, the older sibling definitely won't be in too good a mood. "It depends on my brother's schedule, really. I should ask him tonight."

He chuckles a little at Zian's last sentence. "I sure hope it does. My father was a good man, too."

The doctor folds his hands together before continuing.

"Have I told you this before, Zian? I share my name with a historical figure of my homeland?"

Quite a few people have pointed this out. He's gotten used to it.