Out of Shape, Out of Mind ((TS Noon, Mar 9th / 2257))

[Andrei Katrares]

*Levi stops what he's doing and takes a minute to catch his breath on his knees.*

"And did you think to ask if the rest of the town's healers and physicians want to work for you? Already they speak out against you on your notice. Or if the others in the settlement feel confident or comfortable with you running the Hospital? Have you made any inquiries with the nobility on whether any funding will come to you if you replace Iris? Have you made any preparations at all?

This is about ego, you want to be able to tell people you are the head of something. That you are the center of attention, and we should all look to you to save us. You're not interested in leading, you want to command. You're not looking to have a team, you're looking to stand out as a hero. To be special.

If you want to be a hero, you can do it without lording it over the rest of us. You want recognition for being a doctor? You're a good doctor. You can heal the sick and injured. Should we erect a monument in your honour? Does Callum come to me demanding recognition for every foe he slays to defend the settlement? Do I hold tallies of my kills as a badge of merit to force you to acknowledge my work?"