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[malfattore]

{A Forge flicks on, the view quite distant from an utterly demolished Arena center. The operator of the cam is, quite obviously, sitting in one of the rows furthest back, heavy black boots propped up on the back of a seat in front of him. Ankles crossed, one foot tapping the air restlessly, he scans the wreckage slowly, allowing all viewers to see

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[charmprince]

Seconding that. I'm practically counting the days until I see some green around here.

So you're the arena doctor, huh? [It's not hard to come to such a conclusion, anyway.]

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[malfattore]

[Blink.]

I see some. Is that a cosmetic stain, or... [Remember: other realms, magic, general oddities. He'd certainly met a couple General Oddities since arriving, so.] ... or your own?

I am. Apparently, due to this [A head tilt, gesturing towards the mess several rows up.] I'm also a part-time debris collector, which I do hope I'm getting paid extra for.

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[charmprince]

The smattering we have doesn't count. I'm talking springtime. No snow, maybe a little warmth... [She sighs.] Winter is just not my season around here, it seems.

I'm helping out with the mess too, but once it's clear, I'll be joining the ranks of the arena, I think. So you'll be seeing me around. I think Elena's going to try to set up an appointment with you for me, too, so it may be sooner than later.

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[malfattore]

I can agree to that. It may not have agreed much with my attire, but warmer weather... was undeniably better than this. [Might have been a little better with insulated birdmasks, but he had yet to find one.]

[Perk!] Is that so? Well, welcome to arena life, bella. Elena's a favorable employer. Quite centered, from what I can tell. Hopefully you're not as squeamish about getting a physical as some of her other fighters. It really isn't anything out of the ordinary.

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[charmprince]

Agreed. This is a ridiculous amount of cloth to be carrying on one's person. I can barely move.

Squeamish? No, not particularly. I should probably let you know that I have... [How to put it?] a blood condition, though. It's nothing limiting, but I'd rather not have a fuss kicked up if you're surprised.

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[malfattore]

When you begin earning better wages, you'll be able to afford a place with better heat. I despised the free residences.

All I care about is whether or not your condition is a contagious one. Beyond that, I don't particularly care. [Kid in a Candy Store: go.] Is it something you'd like to discuss and get out of the way here, or save for your appointment?

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[charmprince]

I can hardly wait.

Anyway. It's not contagious. And I'll save most of it for the appointment, except that it's more of a cosmetic abnormality than anything else. You'll understand when you see it, I think. [After all, who's going to believe 'my blood was red once, but then I got a transfusion of blue blood, and now it's purple, lolz'?]

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[malfattore]

That's no worry, then. We'll have a look, I'll write some things down, hand you a sweet and send you out the door. Hopefully you won't be back on my table after that, though I suppose it depends on how savvy you are in combat. [There are always other reasons, but hey, they just met, and she hasn't struck a nerve so far. Urge to Slice Open/Take Apart: 0%, pending future irritation.]