ba mươi bốn ❀| hearts and wings commence to beating
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[Vietnam's voice is quietly strained, a bit faint, but otherwise as measured as ever.] I hope you are all in good health today. [With the formality out of the way:] If I could... speak to one of you who is a doctor, please. I do not wish to put myself under the care of the drones at the hospital. I'll give my sincerest gratitude to anyone who can help me. ...Cám ơn nhiều.
[The polite 'thank you' in her own language is followed by a pause, as if she's mulling over what she wants to say next.]
I would prefer it if the doctor were a woman, as well. [There is a note of irritation in her voice here. She's just staying two steps ahead of the game, okay.]
[Vietnam's voice is quietly strained, a bit faint, but otherwise as measured as ever.] I hope you are all in good health today. [With the formality out of the way:] If I could... speak to one of you who is a doctor, please. I do not wish to put myself under the care of the drones at the hospital. I'll give my sincerest gratitude to anyone who can help me. ...Cám ơn nhiều.
[The polite 'thank you' in her own language is followed by a pause, as if she's mulling over what she wants to say next.]
I would prefer it if the doctor were a woman, as well. [There is a note of irritation in her voice here. She's just staying two steps ahead of the game, okay.]