London, in a deluxe ward of a private hospital
Jaylene Ziel widened her eyes upon hearing Joseph Thompson's account, "You mean, you fought with an aphrodisiac that night, and— you even won?"
Joseph Thompson responded irritably, "So, you wanted me to lose?"
"...No, I mean, aphrodisiacs are such potent things, and you... you actually could resist it?"
When Jaylene Ziel asked this, skepticism was clear in her eyes, and this skepticism made Joseph somewhat uncomfortable.
"Jaylene, don't you know what kind of person I am? It was just a little aphrodisiac. Besides, it's not a lethal drug. I sat in the bathroom letting the cold water pour over me, thinking as long as I didn't go out, nothing would happen. After all, the drug's effect would wear off over time."
"Okay, I'm not saying I don't believe you, I'm just concerned… But, you're okay down there, right?" Jaylene asked with concern.