[Voice]

[gaveherwings]

[There's a brief flash of chrome, linoleum and the blue cotton sleeve of scrubs, before video is swapping out for audio only.

But there's a constant background sizzle, chatter and the clink of plates and coffee cups that's still telling of his location]

And it's back to debating birthing ethics over short stacks and omlettes... (which they must see

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[proxysearch]

I feel bad for the child, part of the Darkness or not.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

It's a very unfortunate complication. If delivered this far ahead, preterm, from my understanding it would probably not survive without severe defects.

But she's still got at least four weeks to go till she reaches the limit of fetal viability, and in the meantime it's straining all her abdominal organs, this daily vanishing act.

voice;

[proxysearch]

I bet it is. I just... There's no clear-cut solution for this and that's the sad thing. It's still a child and they can't just kill it, but it's killing her--

It's disgusting.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

Without question, SERO's research lends itself further into understanding the darkness effect than our facility's experience with it. They've apparently bred smaller mammals successfully with their dark counterparts- and so they do have better means of managing her pregnancy from here on out.

In the end, it came down to Skye's doctors reaching the end of the line with being able to ensuring her well being and keep the child, and she is unwilling to settle for that, so the transfer was ultimately her decision.

voice;

[proxysearch]

It was a wise decision, at least, to protect herself and her child. But now she's signed herself over to some people who might not even be able to take care of her properly. They'll use her.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

With the media attention this woman is getting already, I think SERO will be held openly accountable by public spotlight.

voice;

[proxysearch]

We can only hope.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

Well it is an intriguing phenomenon. But simply because SERO's reputation precedes it does not mean the doctors in this case will not try their damnedest to act in her best interests, and in the best interests of those who may, in the future, find themselves in similar circumstances.

They are simply willing to take more risks on her behalf than Skye can afford for setting a medical precedent, in terms of ethical liability.

[proxysearch]

I just hope, for their sakes, that the doctors can help them. The last thing anyone needs is for SERO to have full and final say on a patient like this.

...I suppose it's also better that they take these risks at times.

[Private]

[gaveherwings]

It has been recommended that she find herself solid legal counsel, and a reliable medical...proxy. [the words still bring a slight pause and quirk to his lips] As much as it is important to respect her wishes...there is also the fact that this woman is a bit...well, she's raving mad, to put it lightly. Everyone seems to forget that she did copulate with a tainted and decayed male creature that she claims was mistaken for her lover. Her judgement may not exactly be sound, especially given the stress and pressure she is under.

Everyone speaks as if SERO's objective is to remove this child and immediately, maliciously, fanatically vivisect the fetus and shove its organs into jars for study. It's frustrating to try and explain the benefits of medical research to anyone, under so much terrible assumption.

At this point, the child will come into the world at high risk, even without medical intervention. In a controlled setting, under intensive watch and care, it has the best chances for survival

[Private]

[proxysearch]

[They're all good points, most of which she had not quite thought about just yet. But the idea of a child still being in such trouble... It unnerves her and makes her wonder. What could happen if she ever wanted a child? Or if Vincent-- Well, that's a distasteful thought.

She sighs.]

I know. I just... It's unnerving. I hate the idea that something like this can happen, even if there's nothing we can do.

[Private]

[gaveherwings]

Once we've reformed the slave system, perhaps Prosecutor Edgeworth will set his sights on health care standards.

[Private]

[proxysearch]

We're only taking baby steps now. We have a long way to go before any real reformation can happen.

[Private]

[gaveherwings]

At least this is a city that can change without coming apart.

[Private]

[proxysearch]

We'll see. Remember that this place has been like this for years. Nothing's changed in such a long time.

[Private]

[gaveherwings]

I know. But it's a start.

As for the expectant mother- the child...well, there's no more that the hospital here could do. Sometimes, it's best to understand your limitations.