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[ It takes some time and positioning, but he finally gets the com-device to where he wants it before double-checking that he's posting to the network at large.
The video starts and others will be able to see a small, blonde man settled in a chair, brows furrowed with a hint of mild concern. ]Right, yes, hello ( Read more... )
The video starts and others will be able to see a small, blonde man settled in a chair, brows furrowed with a hint of mild concern. ]Right, yes, hello ( Read more... )
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[ Does Oxford still have a headache? Yes. Is he starting to sound like a bit of an addict? A little, but it's really a very persistent ailment. ]
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May I ask what you need them for? Headache?
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Yes, a headache. [ A pause, and he touches the side of his head briefly, though discomfort is visible on his face. ] I don't believe space agrees with me.
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Alright. My advice to you would be to go and drink a large glass of water. You'd be surprised how many headaches are caused from dehydration.
Instead of rubbing the side of your head, try massaging the back of your neck and the base of your skull. [ John lifts a hand to touch the particular area. He looks expectant to see you do the same. ]
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[Sorry Watson, he wants help, but paranoid one is paranoid.]
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[ He frowns somewhat, but his tone continues to be gentle. ]
There are some people that don't trust doctors, or have had poor experiences with them. If you like, we can do everything over a private video feed. I don't mind that at all - whatever you'd be comfortable with, really.
Although I'd like to point out that you'd be no more at my mercy than you would be anyone else's. I also can't see what I'd have to gain by trying to teach you how to care for yourself, aside from a clearer conscience.
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[You can't see it but the edge of his earlier panic attacks is still there.]
Nothings is truly private, especially with so many unknown variables and skill levels. Security breaches are a given until it can all be sorted. Still don't know if any of them are here as well who'd like to finish what they started back on earth.
You could be unknowingly helping them with this. I'm not keen to compare the effects of being shot in the back between my old form and this organic body if they are here.
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I don't know what to tell you other than that I'm only trying to help, and I'm willing to do just about anything to make you comfortable, barring attempting to try and make you a list for self-diagnosis. It's much less time consuming to simply show you.
I'm headed to the kitchen on the first dock of the passenger quarters now, to see a patient. I'm going to make them something to eat and show them how. It's a public place. Why don't you come and meet me there and I'll feed you. Of course, you'd be free to leave at any time, but at least give me a chance.
We're all in this together right now. I promise you, I won't let anyone hurt you while you're with me.
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[HOW DOES HYGIENE? Also, humans + empty fuel tanks = AUGH]
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That's alright. That's what I'm here for now.
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[not that he'd really noticed the hunger as much as the low energy. He was used to fuel being in short supply, but he grins cheerfully.]
You might have gotten yourself in deeper than you think. As far as I know, most of us are completely lost in these forms. Thank you for offering your aid.
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[ There's a soft chuckle for the bit about 'deeper than you think', and the smile lasts when he dips his head, humble. ]
Please. It's my job.
What can I call you?
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...but he totally won't because that's not how he rolls, what with the human interaction etc etc. So instead, he'll just look relieved. ]
A medical doctor. Finally.
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Yes? Can I help you?
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Right now, resource-wise, we're front-loaded with tech people. But low on the medical end.
[ Which is to say: ] Good to have you on-board.
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[ Have a friend who insists on sucking my attention away at odd hours for long hours at a time, and I have very little will to resist him. I am not sure I can be committed. ]
Heard the announcement regarding becoming part of the crew. I've thought about volunteering my service for the cause, but I didn't know whether or not it was needed due to the things I've seen set up in the medbay. To be honest with you, I'm not certain how much I trust the situation we've been placed in, but I suppose it can't matter since I'd be helping to treat all of the other new arrivals.
May I ask what you've found out so far, if anything? A fair warning, though, most of the things I've seen here are unfamiliar to me.
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Oh, it's you again! Brilliant.
I was thinking, actually, about earlier, and wondered maybe if there couldn't be...a list! Just a general list, possibly. Of what humans need to do on a daily basis in order to, ah. Ensure continued survival.
You know, just in case any of the others are having trouble.
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[ A bit of a smile for your energy, though it pinches a little at your suggestion, which is sort of impractical but John is polite. ]
To be honest, I don't think I'm capable of comprising a list that would be accurate enough to explain every gesture needed. Besides, execution isn't always tangent to what one knows. "Easier said than done", yeah?
Really, a lot of the things you'd have to learn are very simple, but they're easier to teach by having you learn by doing.
Why don't we just set an appointment and meet up? It won't take much of your time, and your new body will thank you for it - I promise.
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Should I? Meet you somewhere, I mean. Not sure what we'll have to talk about, seeing as I'm pretty much an expert already. Got the whole breathing thing down.
[Guess who has not eaten. Or slept. Or washed the stasis goop off. Guess who has not even thought to do any of these things.]
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John chuckles, because he thinks Wheatley is telling a joke. Fool he is. ]
Why don't you come to the kitchen and I'll make you lunch? You don't have to talk with your mouth full - in fact, I'd rather you didn't. That's considered quite rude.
[ Just a tip there. ]
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