[Event] Operation Arizona

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Characters: Those who signed up for Mission 128: Operation Arizona. List of participants here.
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Rating: PG or higher, for death, destruction and the like.
Time: November 25, late evening for the pre-mission posts, then November 26 at 00:00 hours all the way until the whee hours of the morning of the

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MEDICS

[soul_mods]

[A well-equipped medical tent set up in the camp some distance from the Bend.]

[Open]

[stalwartcane]

[Watson is one of the people in the camp, skittish because of the slight madness wavelength he can feel. He's so sensitive to it now, it's hardly amusing.]

[There's not really much time to contemplate on this, though. The moment battle starts, the medics get pretty busy.]

[deadshallspeak]

...You don't look too good. Do you need to step out for a minute?

[stalwartcane]

[He briskly shakes his head, offers a drawn smile.]

No, Madame. I would rather stay. Indeed, it is better to stay.

[deadshallspeak]

All right, but make sure to take care of yourself. I'd rather not see something happen to you in the middle of this mess.

[stalwartcane]

[Ehe... Watson averts his eyes.] That is not as unlikely as I would expect anyone to believe, if I am at all honest. But I shall be fine.

[deadshallspeak]

[Naomi's concerned, but she can't deny that matters are going to get serious very soon. They need people.]

I hope so. Don't overdo it, as much as you can help the matter. Believe me, resigning yourself to falling into these things won't get you anywhere.

[stalwartcane]

[She can fuss later, when they are less swamped!]

I believe you are correct in these matters, Madame. [small smile] And I am sensible to your advise. Do not worry yourself so, Holmes will know when to steer me from harming myself in any way.

[deadshallspeak]

Good...thank you.

[stalwartcane]

I am the one who should thank you, my dear colleague. [warmer smile]

[deadshallspeak]

Let's all get through this and we'll call it even. How about that?

[stalwartcane]

[chuckle] You are always so sensible, Madame.

[deadshallspeak]

Sensible is my middle name. Do you feel prepared for what's coming up?

[stalwartcane]

As prepared as one can be in this setting, I believe. I find that it is not so different from other wars; the waiting, the sudden burst of activity and noise, and taking care of the butcher's bill after. [It's even as sandy here as it was in Maiwand.]

[deadshallspeak]

Some things are universal, I suppose. I'll be glad when it's over.

[Although she's not looking much forward to the aftermath, either.]

[stalwartcane]

The only relief we have from missions is that the operations do not last very long. A battle could last for days at home, with none the better for it. [Such a depressive atmosphere!]