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[good_doctor]

*Knocks gently on the bar for attention, then clears his throat and surveys the room. He announces, with a faint air of disappointment*

I am looking for a very naughty, very lazy little boy named Paul.

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[anthy_rosebride]

Welcome to Milliways, sir. Are you a doctor?

[good_doctor]

I am, young lady. I am.

[anthy_rosebride]

Oh, how lovely. Would you like me to get you anything?

[good_doctor]

How kind. But I must keep my head about me, eh?

Do you know the boy I am looking for?

[giftedthom]

*Eyes him, intrigued. Gets up from his photography books and comes to talk to the doctor*

Hallo. I haven't seen him.

[good_doctor]

*Considers Thom*

Haven't? Someone isn't lying, are they? That would be very bad.

[giftedthom]

*shrugs*

I haven't seen Paul today.

[good_doctor]

But he has been here? Tsk. Drinking is a vice.

[balletrat]

*Meg, listening, frowns.*

I think he was here last night, if it's the same person I'm thinking of. Why do you want him?

[good_doctor]

He was to stay in the laboratory until the experiment was completed, but he is very disobedient.

[balletrat]

In the laboratory?

*Meg is rather reconsidering her estimation of Paul.*

Don't you know he's dead, then?

[good_doctor]

*Waggles finger at Meg*

He will be in quite a lot of trouble if he does not show himself soon.

[no_prisoner]

Eddie looks up, eyeing the doctor.

"Do you also have a name, Doctor?"

[good_doctor]

I do, young man. I am Doctor Egas Gottreich. Perhaps you have heard of me?

[no_prisoner]

Eddie narrows his eyes. Correct guess then.

"Yes, I have. I also have a feeling if Paul was here, he wouldn't want to see you." He briefly considers that. "Or maybe he would, if in the right mood."

[good_doctor]

What is it you mean, young man?

[fairest1]

Hello. You're new here, I take it?

[good_doctor]

Yes, I am looking for a patient of mine, and my assistant.

Of course, should anyone require my services, I will gladly volunteer them.

[fairest1]

Well, it seems like anyone who has ever been will turn up here at one time or another . . . who are they?

I don't think you'll be needed - I've seen myself that this bar has more than adequate volunteers for any medical situation.

[good_doctor]

His name is Paul Morlock.

One can never be too prepared, young lady.