四 | voice

[anidiotchild]

[The feed clicks on, but Simon hesitates slightly before saying anything, so there are a few beats of silence.]

Homura's left the Barge.

[Anddd dwelling on personal feelings on the subject over the network is not really Simon's cup of tea, so he moves right on to the next order of business.] Dr. Bruce Banner's joined the infirmary staff, and we are always in need of volunteers, if anyone's interested. Any new arrivals who haven't been by for an exam are encouraged to come down to the infirmary as soon as possible. We're on level two.

Comments

[video]

[useofaswhat]

How you holding up there?

[video]

[anidiotchild]

Fine. [He's sad, but he doesn't really want to talk about it. :c] How about you?

[video]

[useofaswhat]

[Ff, who talks about things? The doctor is probably going to mope for a while and bury himself in whatever work there is for him to do. Mal isn't particularly worried, but he is relieved he never asked the Admiral to change his deal.]

Doin' all right. Things're coming along, it's very exciting. There might even be progress soon.

[video]

[anidiotchild]

[You're a good all right man, Malcolm Reynolds.]

Oh yeah?

Private

[takeyouapart]

She was your Inmate, wasn't she? I'm sorry, Doctor.

Private

[anidiotchild]

Thanks. I suppose I should have expected it, considering how good the Admiral is at keeping track of the people he brings aboard, here.

Private

[takeyouapart]

I know what you mean. And that it doesn't make it much easier.

Private

[anidiotchild]

It doesn't. Giving people a chance only to take it away again is just cruel.

Private

[takeyouapart]

She might have been able to get her second chance at home. I - I don't like the idea that the Barge is the very last hope for anyone.

Private

[anidiotchild]

And people come back, sometimes, after they've been gone a while?

Private

[takeyouapart]

Sometimes. Though they don't always remember they were here the first time.

Private

[anidiotchild]

I suppose that's better than nothing.

Audio;

[likeamonster]

What sort of exam?

Audio;

[anidiotchild]

It's a noninvasive procedure so that we have some basic medical information on file in case you're ever injured or otherwise incapable of telling us what's wrong or how best to treat you. It's done with a scanner, so you don't even need to be touched.

Audio;

[likeamonster]

[NOPE >:| Time to be stubborn.]

That all? I can heal on my own. I won't need it.

Audio;

[anidiotchild]

[Excuse Simon as he barely holds himself back from rolling his eyes. You big apes are all the same.] It's voluntary, but recommended.

Audio;

[likeamonster]

[We're totally not. Except when we are. Like now.] Duly noted.

[private]

[je_suis_avec_toi]

What's the purpose of a medical exam?

[private]

[anidiotchild]

As I said to Mr. Blonsky, it's a no touch procedure to give us some basic medical information about you in case you're ever incapable of giving it to us yourself.

[private]

[je_suis_avec_toi]

Is what you discover kept confidential?

[private]

[anidiotchild]

Of course.

[private]

[je_suis_avec_toi]

When is a good time to visit then?

[private]

[anidiotchild]

Whenever's convenient for you. One of us is always around.

[private]

[je_suis_avec_toi]

Is now convenient for you?

[private]

[anidiotchild]

Yes.

[lesliemonster]

What are you stance on flu shots?

[anidiotchild]

Hopefully they shouldn't be much of an issue in an enclosed environment without access to new pathogens, but they can be useful. Why?

[bodilesswarrior]

I'd be happy to volunteer. My first aid experience is a bit rusty, but pretty extensive.

[anidiotchild]

If you ever want to come down and brush up, we'd be happy to have you.

[bodilesswarrior]

What time would work for you?

[anidiotchild]

Whenever's convenient for you. Someone's always down here.

[bodilesswarrior]

[A slight nod.] Must get busy, sometimes, with just the three of you.

[anidiotchild]

Four of us, now. It could definitely be worse.