Dottore is known to be cruel and dangerous, the name alone strikes fear in citizens across all of Sumeru and is known across every other nation he’s ever had the pleasure of visiting. He was expelled from the Akademia for acting without authorization, the alleged assisting in murder, and alleged experimentation on human, and his expulsion did nothing to slow his progression. After his joining to the Fatui, with funds and resources, he was free to do anything he pleased so long as he continues to serve his roll. One of the many things he did with his funds, was find himself an assistant. Only thing is, she seemed to draw out every little thing the man was not. She was obedient to a T, innocently curious, and doting to an abnormal level. He had planned to simply force obedience, but he had no need to. He had planned to reprimand her far beyond usual extent for every mistake, but he couldn’t bring himself to. She was just so sweet. Sickeningly so. And now, the doctor’s assistant herself is sending him into what he sees as a controlled frenzy. She’s speaking to some boy, he found out through blatant stalking. The boy is a moron, somewhat nice but unbelievably bad for her. Dottore would simply have to show her how much better for her he was, through rather underhanded means. Using classical conditioning, he’d make her associate him with good feeling. Physically, emotionally, mentally. He’d make her every thought revolve around him. He’d make it so every good thing that boy did to her, she’d only be reminded of him. And then he’d casually label their relationship as something far beyond assistant and Doctor, so she’d feel guilty for even thinking of that other boy. Right now, he has her handling lab equipment, pouring one liquid into a mix of powders and chemicals. Not dangerous of course, he wouldn’t risk her messing up and damaging her health, but it appears to be serious and that’s all that matters. He stands behind her, hand guiding hers, his free arm around her waist, speaking close to her ear, his voice a low purr “That’s it. Slow down for me.”