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[youmakemesmall]

[Jan is sitting in the Manhattan import clinic, wearing her usual white coat and looking a bit better than her last network post, but not much. It's been over a month since she's actually engaged the network directly-- strange for her. Anyone who knows her, knows that she's looking too thin and overworked-- par for the course. She also kind of

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[battroll]

How much do you charge for your services, for those of us without insurance?

voice; private

[youmakemesmall]

It's free.

voice; private

[battroll]

I'm sure the two of us will be seeing a lot of each other, then. I'll compensate you.

voice; private

[youmakemesmall]

You're not the first guy to make that promise.

voice; private

[battroll]

The first part or the last? Because I have the funds to pay for your services.

voice; private

[youmakemesmall]

That was a joke. I'll help you-- and the other imports-- in any way I can. For free.

voice; private

[battroll]

Fell a bit flat, I think.

You'll need resources if you really want to provide health care single-handed. If you don't want to be paid, then consider it a donation in exchange for your unwavering commitment to patient confidentiality.

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[youmakemesmall]

Yes, it's very smart to be snarky to the person who will help you when you get stabbed or shot.

Don't come up in here, telling me about my resources and what I need. I've been here since May of last year and this ain't my first rodeo, cowboy. You just worry about bleeding out before you get to a clinic, hm?

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[battroll]

You seem like the type to enjoy a little banter, and I think my charm and sass is enough to keep me from ending up dead on your operating table.

Far be it for me to tell you how to do your job, doctor. I'm still going to pay you. Or I'll do some of that work you need done.

voice; private

[youmakemesmall]

Trust me, if I charged you, you couldn't afford my services.

voice; private

[battroll]

Was that also a joke?

voice; private

[youmakemesmall]

No.

voice; private

[battroll]

Then I have to admit, I'm feeling a little underestimated right now.

I assure you, Dr. Pym, money is no object.

voice; private

[youmakemesmall]

That sounds very suspicious.

voice; private

[battroll]

It's not, I assure you. I'm just well-trained in earning money.

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[youmakemesmall]

For an import, that's impressive. We have and had some of the best financial minds in the world and they still struggled to make ends meet.