Rhemic Empire (2)

Tsukiko felt fine, but it seemed that wasn't the case for everyone.
-- Katsuhito, are you okay? You don't look like you can handle another transition like that.

— I-I admit, it c-could be b-better, — the man of science replied, chattering his teeth, — but I d-don't s-see any o-other o-options, o-other than to m-move f-forward.