[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

Comments

voice;

[evaluative]

Even so, you do seem to be somewhat concerned.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

Well of course, I'm concerned.

voice;

[evaluative]

Do you lack faith in the facility where you work?

voice;

[gaveherwings]

We are doctors, not miracle workers, and this is an exceptional case.

I believe that my colleagues at Skye have followed through to the best of their ability, up to this point. I know there are some who will disagree with them passing the torch to SERO's hospital, but there are simply some circumstances where we've done all we can. This mother was asking too much of them, to continue letting her carry to term.

voice;

[evaluative]

I see. I suppose that is one positive quality of human raw materials-- that unwillingness to simply give in to circumstance, that is. It is quite impressive.

For that reason, I hope the situation does progress favorably for some time.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

We all hope the best for her, and for the child, whatever may come of it.

voice;

[evaluative]

That, as well.

Re: voice;

[gaveherwings]

But to be honest, I'm a bit relieved the press can now turn their sights elsewhere.

voice;

[evaluative]

Do you not perform as well when in the public eye?

voice;

[gaveherwings]

I'm not accustomed to it.

voice;

[evaluative]

Mm, I suppose it is not so often a job of which many are aware, at the front of their minds, that is.

voice;

[gaveherwings]

If you don't understand the limitations of medicine, it's easy to press unreasonable demands upon doctors.

voice;

[evaluative]

As part of that field, you should be used to that, yes?

Re: voice;

[gaveherwings]

I don't work in obstetrics here. But I have come under public scrutiny before, for concealing an inpatient's whereabouts from police, media and public.

voice;

[evaluative]

For what reason?

Re: voice;

[gaveherwings]

To protect her from all the hype and rioters, during recovery- she found the core, and was exposed to large amounts of radiation. Its discovery wound the whole city up.