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[autumnending]

[the following appears under Martin Merrick; so will subsequent posts, since he only has one ledger]

I was wondering

[long pause]

Are there any healers not fr [pause] unaffiliated healers that might consider taking on a pupil? I am educated in some of the healing arts, but I would like very much to learn more.

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[crazymaking]

Have you tried the Hour?

[autumnending]

[long pause]

I have not. I would prefer to learn from someone not of their [pause] order.

[crazymaking]

Why not? No, it's rather understandable. The medical department of the Hour has not exactly [pause because he feels disloyal] covered themselves in glory lately. Have you tried the Grounds? I believe there are one or two independent healers plying their trade there...there might be a few surgeons around the market place.

[autumnending]

[hrgghhhgh fhl]

What is it they've done?

I've been in the Grounds most my life. The healers here are well-meaning and adequate for their purpose, but they are not masters of their trade. They are family-trained. Many of their methods involve folk remedies that are not always effective. I'm looking for a teacher, not a [pause] peer.

[crazymaking]

Have you been out of the city? I am a man of innovation, not medicine. I'd ask one of them if you want the truth...

Then have you thought of the Citadel? They train healers also. Are you more interested in becoming a physician or surgeon?

[autumnending]

Yes, I've been in [pause] Saltigos these past few months. Forgive me.

No. I can't g [scribbled out] I am not a [the writing gets a bit shaky] very religious man. A physician, yes. Yes, that's it.

[crazymaking]

[....sideeye] Are you alright? Your hand seems to be shaking.

I can look through the market for you, if it's a physician you require.

[autumnending]

I'm fine, thank you. Just cold.

No need. I will look myself. Thank you very much. Cita bl [scribbled out]

[crazymaking]

[...SIDEEYE]

[Filter: Martin Merrick]

Are you certain you're alright?

[Filter: Rhea Jones]

[autumnending]

Yes. Thank you.

[crazymaking]

[Filter: Martin Merrick]

A lot of things have changed in the time you've been away in [pause] Saltigos, most like. If you ever need help, I'd be happy to aid.

[Filter: Rhea Jones]

[autumnending]

[long pause]

I am not very informed on what's happened since I left. Only bits and pieces. Were you here through [pause] all of it?

[crazymaking]

[Filter: Martin Merrick]

Yes.

[Filter: Rhea Jones]

[autumnending]

Is it too very much to explain here?

[crazymaking]

[Filter: Martin Merrick]

There's rather [pause] a great deal.

[Filter: Rhea Jones]

[autumnending]

Oh.