[ percy had a feeling it would be like this. sometimes, ya girl is just Stubborn and is a Doctor. ]

It isn't that you're not capable, Jiuqing... it's that the body has its own limits, does it not? And if you're functioning on very little, you won't be able to even help yourself...

[ a pause ]

I understand that it can be hard, to not want to give up every part of yourself to do what duty must be done, but believe me when I say if you're not at your best, neither will your work be.

[ said with the intention that he knows jiuqing always puts forth her best. never a half-assed moment. ]