Swamped

She looks a lot like that Lansor supervisor who was on the ship. Disturbingly so. To the point where you can't help but check for ether just to see if she's somehow been time-displaced as well.

You don't see any traces of time magic. There's an awful lot of water ether around her, though. And while you're looking, you can't help but glance at her feet.

And she is, in fact, wearing riding boots for muck beasts. They're extremely distinctive, since they were originally designed for greblings and the human versions apparently were made in the same style.

No mask, though. That's interesting. Is she keeping it elsewhere, or does she not have one to begin with?

You don't get much further in your thoughts before the doctor opens the door. Which means you need to distract him.

Well. You might also try a more direct approach.

"Are you sure it's a good idea to keep the door locked?" you ask. "You've dozed off twice tonight. What if someone needs to come in?"

"If they need to come here and I'm asleep again, that's a problem anyhow," he grumbles. "Though I am thinking it would be good if I had someone providing security. Especially since that intruder might still be in here."

"Could put out a sign suggesting they come in the emergency door," Mortimer suggests. "That'd wake you right up, I bet."

"Well, it won't solve the whole problem, but it's better than nothing," the doctor concedes. "Mr. Flame, I suggest you get back to your bed. As for you..." He looks right at you, and seems a little concerned. "Why don't you come with me while I fetch some paper to make a sign. You can keep your eyes out for any more problems."

You notice he doesn't lock the door before turning away. Maybe he took what you said as a hint.

Mortimer wanders off, and you follow the doctor.

"I have a few questions, but I'm also having trouble keeping track of what's happened due to collapsing twice," he says. "I remember you telling me you were a wizard and I can't tell if that was a dream or not. Although it would explain how you knew our tap code. But before I get into that, there's a more pressing matter I need to ask you about."