"Killing another man is the truest expression of loyalty to your friends." The Head Doctor smiled at Obi-Wan as he ignored Sanzo's yells. "But don't take it from me. Ask your master, the man who will surely die if you don't act."

He moved away from the railing and sat down in the large chair at the center of his section.

"I tire of your indecision, so either act or don't. One is more interesting to watch than the other, but..." he glanced down at his watch again, "it's your choice, not mine. Three, two, one..."