[Voice]

[gaveherwings]

[There's a brief flash of chrome, linoleum and the blue cotton sleeve of scrubs, before video is swapping out for audio only.

But there's a constant background sizzle, chatter and the clink of plates and coffee cups that's still telling of his location]

And it's back to debating birthing ethics over short stacks and omlettes... (which they must see

Comments

[12second_orz]

Everyone loves a conspiracy, doctor. How else is someone supposed to make their own dull little life seem part of something interesting? [his tone makes it clear that he isn't among the 'they' he's talking about]

[12second_orz]

I don't recall saying anything about it being fair.

And so crumbles your Shangri-La. So much for safety. It's simple enough to mind a herd of sheep, but once the wolf has your scent you might as well hand over your crook. There's no controlling some people.

Then again, people are all the more interesting for the occasional wildcard, hmm?

[gaveherwings]

That's fair enough, then.

And true, very true. But it's difficult to play here, with a whole stacked deck of them.

[12second_orz]

I'd noticed that myself. [he laughs, genuinely amused for a moment] Your patient roster must look very interesting.

[gaveherwings]

Oh, it most certainly is. But that keeps me busy, and sharp.