King watched Charlotte's eyes play over the doctor's equipment even as the newcomer assessed the ward. "Charlotte," he said softly, but with a tone of warning. "Remember. I cannot help you if you do not help yourself. And I cannot help those within you if they continue to push as they do, for this meaningless violence. If they are forced to sedate you, I will not speak on your behalf." He tapped his cane against the ground and turned to make his way back toward the desk, allowing an amiable smile to slip over his face as he approached the new doctor. He held his hand out as he drew near, though whether or not it went shaken was of little concern.<br/><br/>"I don't know, Minny, I've been called dangerous before. Certainly more to some than others. Welcome to the asylum, Doctor Gray. You're quite right about Anastasia, she is endlessly sweet and truly bereft of a desire to do harm. She might only hear every third word you say, but she'll do her absolute best to indulge your conversation to the extent she can comprehend it." He leaned both hands on his cane as he shifted closer to the balding fellow. "But before you go within ten feet of Charlotte, you would do well to leave your pens, stethoscope, clipboard, even any paperclips on your person here at the desk with Minny and Patty. I may be the most dangerous in the room, but I am far from the most dangerous to you."<br/><br/>His voice stayed soft and calm, nonthreatening as he spoke. King knew that he must have been disturbing all three of the mortals--he had been too far away to hear their conversation by any normal means. But sometimes a bit of wonder was all it took to drive a point home. This Joseph Gray didn't impress King much, but he had no desire to see the man harmed. He tapped his cane on the floor again and turned to the nurses. "If at all possible I would greatly appreciate another opportunity to speak with Charlotte. She is in deep need of help, and I wonder if I can't be the one to aid her in some way." He nodded to them, then turned and shuffled around the doctor to return to his own room, humming softly under his breath as he went.