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[iattractmushi]

[The white-haired man peering out of the screen at you has a faintly dubious expression on what you can see of his face, like he wasn't actually sure this would work.]

Uh... hey. [A slight pause, like he's not sure what to say.] I'm not used to talking for this kind of thing... I guess... I'm new here? The name's Ginko. Looks like I'm stuck here with the rest of you for a while, so I'd really like to get to know as many people as possible.

I've been assigned to be one of your medics. Hopefully I won't meet too many people because of that, though.

[But if this is the kind of place he thinks it is, he doesn't have his hopes up about that.

Another, smaller hesitation.]

Ah... if anyone here recognizes the name Edensphere... I'd definitely like to meet you. You might know me as Cloud, in that case.

[He kind of nods to the screen, and cuts the feed.]

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[brokeassgoing]

The hell's that, your weird hippie cult?

[new resident and soon to be resident in part of your brimming medical career too]

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[iattractmushi]

...eh? It's not a cult.

[He doesn't even know what to say to that.]

It's the job I was given when I signed the contract. Field medic.

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[brokeassgoing]

No, this eden thing. Does that go with the hippie shit?

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[iattractmushi]

Oh! That. No, nothing like a cult.

It's the place I used to live. I was trapped there for over a year, and... then I ended up here.

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[prorenataa]

[ Huh.

That was a face he recognized. Hard to work closely with a man for almost a year and not recognize him, particularly when he ended up ... working in the same similar job set up again.

Adrien weighed how to approach Ginko for quite a few minutes. Was this the exact same man he'd know, like it was with Nico and Tali? Or was this situation more like Tony.

One way to find out. ]

Hey. [ Apologies now, he's usually this socially hopeless. ] I'm one of the physicians you'll be working with.

Just like old times?

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[iattractmushi]

Hey, nice to meet you.

[He offers up a pleasant smile, and then the rest of what this guy said sinks in and it's replaced with faint confusion.]

Sorry, I'm afraid I don't know you.

[Was it like Prince or Chivalry, that he'd been in this place before without knowing it? An odd feeling...]

[prorenataa]

[ Alright, that answered that question. When he finished weighing out the results, Adrien found himself feeling a bit relieved. At least there was a universe somewhere where Ginko had avoided the insanity back 'home'.

The doctor didn't smile, in fact his expression seemed stuck in a permanent state of neutral, leaning towards scowl and he simply gave his head a small shake. ]

Yeah, sorry. Mistook you for someone else. Let me know when you'll be making a trek down to the Medbay, I can run you through some of the equipment we've got and where we keep the q-ti ... err, the supplies stored.

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[ryuuzaki]

["Ryuuzaki"'s low, calm voice is that of a youngish man.]

You were in another place like this... out of curiosity, what was the mechanism that brought you there?

[He didn't not see those first few exchanges with Badou....]

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[iattractmushi]

[Ginko doesn't even bother to act surprised. Just like the Journal, once it's there everyone can see it.]

Once the glass that enclosed the Tree--and us--shattered, it turned into portals that led to all the worlds everyone had come from. They seemed straightforward enough, just step through the right one and we'd be wherever we wanted to go. Some people even tested it out. They reported that moving between the worlds was easy, and there was no problem coming back if we wanted to.

I should have known it wasn't going to be that simple.

[Though once he finds out he's the only one who showed up here, he'll have to rethink any conclusions he's come to about how portals work.]

[ryuuzaki]

The Tree?

[On balance, he sounds more interested than skeptical. There had been trees on the first ship he was on, but they hadn't been responsible for any universe-crossing.]

I'm afraid I need more context. What was Edensphere like?

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[patchricide]

Does that mean you'll be working in the Medbay, then? I imagine we'll be seeing each other regularly, then, since I've been assigned a veterinary position there myself.

[The best possible circumstances to be meeting a medic under!]

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[iattractmushi]

Ah, it's good to know we have one of those on board. I don't have a cat anymore, but if I get another one I'll know where to take him.

And yeah, that seems to be what I'll be doing to pull my weight around here.

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[patchricide]

If you do, you'll have to give me proper warning before bringing him by. As much as I would love to meet him, I wouldn't want to introduce him to the space mice.

[Ah, where are her manners?] I am Princess Allura. ... or I suppose now, it should be Vet Allura.

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[gainedlove]

[Frisk...might be staring. Rather a lot. They...they just saw Ginko an hour ago. Sure he got weirdly tall recently, but this is...!]

Why'd you grow again?!

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[iattractmushi]

[Sorry, small child, Ginko has no idea who you are. As such, he will now give you a blank stare, before saying something incredibly intelligent.]

Uh... what?

[Nailed it.]

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[gainedlove]

You got all big again! But no one else is bigger, an'--

[Frisk cuts off and looks around, before shouting off-screen for a moment and taking off running.]

Asriel, I gotta go, I'll be back! Where are you right now?

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[cadeuces]

Ginko!

[ The surprise on the blonde woman's face is upfront, but she seems to reign herself back in and gold lashes flutter with a few blinks as if to dissuade a hallucination, brows drawing up into something apologetic.

Well now. Her Ginko's been growing, certainly, but not near this much— it's clear rather immediately that this is... not the boy she knows. He's comfortable with himself and he speaks easily, drawling on in an easy tone that could likely relax anyone he addresses; a medical position was a good choice for this man. ]

...Though I don't suppose I should address you so casually, I apologize. There is another Ginko aboard the ship and you resemble him. I'm Angela Ziegler, one of the physicians working in medbay as well. Do you have any previous experience in the medical field?

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[iattractmushi]

[He's definitely used to people recognizing him by now, so he just kind of raises an eyebrow slightly at that.]

Haaah... I see.

Yeah, I never really had any formal training, but I worked for about a year in a clinic. We saw all sorts of cases, so I have a pretty good background in most physical injuries.

LAUGHS SOFTLY... POOR GINKO

[cadeuces]

[ Look, she tried to explain the familiarity, at least. If there had been an older Ginko aboard the ship before, it would be news to her. She's only been here for a few months herself. ]

I see; that is helpful then. I'm a bit of a jack-of-all-trades myself, so if there is ever anything I can assist you with, I'd be more than happy to help. I'm primarily a surgeon but I've done a lot of general care and rehabilitation, as well as work as a field medic.

I think you'll find formal training is in no shortage around here; we have plenty of specialists.

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[wallride]

Another medic? That's always good news.

[lúcio isn't one, but he likes to help around the medibay when he has time.]

Afraid I don't recognise that name. Is that a person?

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[iattractmushi]

It's the... place I used to live. If you don't recognize it, it's not a problem. I was just trying to find out if anyone I knew was here.

So... you're a medic too, I take it?

[He can't read brackets and it doesn't hurt to ask.]

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[wallride]

You might find someone yet! There's hundreds of people on board, man.

[he cocks his head.]

Not really. I have basic training and I can heal with sonic tech but my official job description is the ship's DJ. If you have a request feel free to shoot one on over! Oh! My name's Lúcio! That would probably help.

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[knaval]

[squints...]

You can't be a medic. You're far too friendly.

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[iattractmushi]

[Slight eyebrow raise.]

Well... I guess you don't have to be friendly to do this job, but I've always found it helps.

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[knaval]

Try telling Adrien and Ratchet that.

[THROAT CLEAR.]

Anyway, I'd like some help, if you're prepared to give it.