[There's a soft gasp. The otherwise comatose body stirs. He's bone pale, and in a good deal of pain, but he's alive. This time. And he's in an unfamiliar pod.]
[He lifts a shaking hand, studying it. The other, badly damaged arm doesn't move. He speaks, mostly to himself, in a hoarse, tired voice.]
Still not Hell, I see...[Hakkai clears his
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[Yeah. SHe's totally asking that question.]
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[Kloe is calculating in her head!]
...Several days. I'm really surprised you're not dead.
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[He isn't entirely surprised, but doesn't really react beyond the murmur.]
As... am I, in all honesty. I hadn't expected to wake up here.
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[What, really?]
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[Wait a tic. He opens his eyes to look at her again.]
... I'm sorry, but did you say 'infect'?
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HERE WE GO.]
The gryphon that attacked you only did so because it was sick. I infected it by accident with the N21 virus when I arrived. I'm a carrier of the disease, but I'm immune to the effects.
I only brought you to my pod for observation in case your injuries resulted in infection. Since you're still alive, you aren't of any risk. You're free to leave.
[She pauses.]
If you had shown signs of infection, I would have shot you.
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I wouldn't have blamed you, had you done so...
[Then, louder.]
The creature. Can it be cured?
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[He falls silent.]
Thank you. But I shouldn't trouble you any longer... I'll return to my rooms, if you prefer.
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And after you eat something.
[This is now Doctor Bishop.]
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... Food may be a good idea.
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