Promise

The old man didn't seem to have expected that answer at all. He seemed surprised when Alex told him pills with Pill veins still had a chance of affecting him.

"You can call pill clouds?" the old man asked.

"Did you not hear me say it before? I'm one of the best alchemists in the Medicine World," Alex said. "If you will cooperate with me, I will do my best to heal you."

The old man's body slumped finally. "You can call pill clouds…" he said softly. His eyes darted around for a bit before they fixed back on Alex, looking at his eyes.

He saw Alex's determination in them, the will to do anything he could.

'Maybe…' the old man thought. 'Maybe I might have a chance with him.'

"Are you willing to help me help you now?" Alex asked.

"Alright," the old man said. "What do you want from me?"