Inaho's first impulse is to end the visit early. Slaine has somehow wrestled control out of the situation, despite the safe, controlled environment that Inaho has fashioned around him. Despite the fact that Slaine hasn't slept restfully in three days, that he has still shown signs of apathy and irritation, that he has refused food for as long as he's been in the observation room. Despite all that, somehow, Slaine Troyard has gained the upper hand in one of their conversations.
That single fact lodges itself in his brain, as he contemplates what the best course of action is. He eliminates his first impulse to retreat. He is in no actual danger, this is his controlled space, but there is obviously something outside of his control within it. He should have calculated for loose lips, but he was quite firm on how much information would be allowed to Slaine. Had Slaine unpredictably stumbled upon something, and was able to read him well enough to know that it was important? Unpredictable is a word Inaho has grown accustomed to using in description of Slaine, but it seems to well timed. It is possible that one of the staff is not maintaining protocol.
Regardless, it is not a favorable situation, despite the very small part of him that he only now realizes has missed that headstrong look on Slaine's face. Inaho had only seen it a few times in the war, hadn't even realized he'd categorized it until just that moment.
Objectivity remains in the forefront of his head as he meets Slaine's eyes head on. Then Slaine sneezes, and the image is broken. There is almost humor in it, his movements jerking and the glazed nature his eyes take which likely indicates some form of sensory impairment. Inaho should be relieved, but he is not. Slaine's eyes clear, but the cocky look does not return. He once again looks miserable and tired. Inaho would be hard pressed to call it an improvement.
"An inquiry will be filed to have medical records sent from Vers." Slaine does not look at him; his blue eyes are on the chess board, or perhaps looking through it. Once again, Inaho is being ignored. "After your medical evaluation, I will leave it up to the doctor's discretion to medicate you or wait."
"Wait." The response confirms that Slaine is indeed listening, but that is not surprising. The single word almost sounds like a command, if it wasn't for how hollow it sounded. Inaho is not inclined to heed the statement, but he amends his thinking. This is a matter regarding Slaine's health, intimate knowledge of which only Slaine has, and he is refusing to cooperate. There is a rational concern that the response is in some poor attempt to prolong his illness, thus leading to further complications. Another possibility is that adequate medical records can and will be obtained by contacting the proper authorities on Vers. With Slaine's self destructive behavior to consider, the former seems a more likely culprit, but Inaho takes note of both.
"Discretion will be handled by the physician." Slaine ignores him again, and his whole head turns to look at the clock once more. Inaho also allows his eye to blink over to the time piece. Four more minutes. "Eat lunch and dinner." It goes without saying that he refused breakfast. Yuki-nee says that Inaho pays far too much attention to these things. Between calculating how many calories Slaine does ingest, and trying to predict when exactly he will eat his next meal, Inaho diverts her attention with teasing. Privately, he thinks she is probably right. He wonders if this is what being a parent feels like.
"If you have food preferences, it would be best to make them known." This is not the first time he has said this exact thing. In fact, Inaho has lost track of how many times he has said this, how many times he has ordered Slaine to eat. He ate regularly when he had the cello; it was blatant coercion, but it worked. Inaho wonders if he can replicate the phenomenon again without the adverse side effects. It is also possible that he has been too soft, and force is the necessary solution. Slaine ignores him, as the seconds tick by slowly.
"Do not be difficult with the doctor. You're cooperation will speed up the process." Privately, the doctor has already complained that treating Slaine is like treating an animal. He doesn't answer questions, and he doesn't cooperate. Yuki-nee's pet analogy is more accurate than Inaho will admit, though Inaho amends that thought by adding that a pet would be easier to care for. It would complain when it is mistreated, and it would have a natural compulsion to eat, two things that Slaine certainly lacks.
"I will return in a few days if your condition does not improve." That comment brings Slaine's head around to scowl at him. It's a better look that the normal one of apathy. Inaho had started collecting the chess pieces together, but pauses. The look on Slaine's face is something to take note of. "Should the frequency of my visits be a variable I consider?"
The sneer on Slaine's face widens at the same time that his eyes narrow. It is an unbecoming look on his face. "Doesn't matter." He almost spits the phrase out. Inaho can almost read what he's thinking. 'The four minutes are up, hurry up and leave.'
"Would you prefer-"
"Don't sick that woman on me again. I don't care what you do." Inaho almost feels like he should reproach Slaine for interrupting. It is an obvious breach of the control Inaho has thus far fostered, but he finds himself far to amused by the statement to do any such thing. Perhaps assertiveness is not as horrible as he thinks.
"I will be sure to relay how much you enjoyed her company." Inaho has been told he is no good at making jokes, and that he rarely understands them, but he is inclined to believe that he does find humor in many things. He finishes organizing the chess set, and notices the guard make his way to the door. Inaho stands, and reaches for the crutch leaning on the side of the table. "I will return should your condition not improve."
Slaine's eyes are on him, as Inaho hobbles to the door, and is allowed out of the observation room. The guard does not follow him out, which is fine. Inaho knows the way quite well, and though he is slow with the injuries, he is not in any need to rush. He leaves the chamber behind, contemplating his earlier conversation with Slaine, and how he is now going to schedule the rest of his day. The staff must be interviewed, preferably individually. The likelihood of a leak in information exists, and Inaho must be sure it is stamped out as soon as possible. If the interviews do not turn up any culprits, he might need to implant listening devices, something he had not deemed necessary in the past. The problem needs to be resolved, one way or another.
Slaine should not have known anything about the assassination attempt.