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[tearsinajar]

[ The screen blips on and there's a blonde haired woman looking at the screen with a furrowed brow, kind of like she's not sure if she's got the hang of it yet after going through the device multiple times and being fairly tech-savvy— or so she'd like to think of herself. ]

Oh— hey! Great, this does work. [ On a mumble she adds to herself: ] Of course it would, Fisher, why wouldn't it work for it if it's been working for everyone else?

Anyway! This is just a short uh, introduction: name's Elena, great to meet you all. Looks like I've been assigned as the ship's Climbing Instructor, if there's anyone who's interested in such a thing or enjoys doing it on the side themselves. I'm looking to get the lessons started later this week, and my mailbox is open anytime for sign ups.

You don't have to be a professional or know a single thing about the hobby, I'll show you the ropes. Ha..haaaa... get it? Cause climbing involves... Yeah, never mind. That was lame, but I only have one person to blame for puns that fail 30% of the time.

As a heads up, I've never once used ropes or climbing gear and equipment. It's been a free climb and jump at your own peril kind of thing, mostly self taught on the go. At least it's good for building your upper body strength?

Also— pictures! [ Her camera comes up into a view, a damn nice SLR. Thanks be to the captains and unlimited credits. ] Some of you might've seen me around down planet side with a camera; floppy white beach hat, Jackie O shades. The purpose behind that was I do photography on the side back home, also as a hobby. If I offended anyone, made you suspicious, or you want me to delete your picture, or— hey— maybe you want me to send the shots to you— again, my mailbox is wide open for those requests. I'm also taking requests for possible future photoshoots. I just don't know if that's a...thing people might find interesting on a ship.

Let me know!

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[ The following messages come through as public to all but one person. Elena's locking this specifically from Nathan Drake, and for good reason. ]

Besides whoever was in the Medbay when I arrived— sorry, I can't remember who did my scans— who else do we have on the ship who counts as an actual physician?

I'm asking because I don't think my scans were done right. Or they didn't finish properly.

Also, I don't know if I'll get many responses but it's worth a shot— anyone on-board have any experience with shrapnel related injuries? Doctors aside of course.

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[prorenataa]

[ He's not going to do this. He's not!

Only, yep. He's typing. ]

The diploma I pulled from a Cracker Jack box said 'physician' on it.

Why do you believe your scans didn't finish?

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[tearsinajar]

[ Is this guy for real........................? ]

Aren't you lucky. Guess you got to skip the 8+ years of med school?

Because something doesn't feel right.

But let's backtrack. Are you or aren't you a doctor?

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[prorenataa]

[ Unfortunately, this is fairly restrained for him. However, he has mellowed over time; just a bit. ]

As I don't actually carry my diploma around multiple universes with me you'll have to take my word for it.

My name is Adrien Arbuckal. If you look up the crew roster you'll find I'm listed as one of the ship's physicians.

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[tearsinajar]

All right. Great. So then maybe you can help.

If I could remember who took care of me when I got here, I would go to them instead of bringing this to the network.

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[a_shadow]

So I take it you're not big on safety protocols.

Sign me up, by the way.

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[tearsinajar]

Back home? Tried that, doesn't work out so well when you're getting shot at and you're running for your life.

Here? It'll be a learning lesson for all of us.

Considered yourself signed up.

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[a_shadow]

See, that's what safety first means when someone's chasing you. Whatever the hell works and forget coming up with a plan B.

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[arcreact]

[ Tony Stark Laughing With Salad.jpg ]

how extensive is the injury and where is it located?

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[tearsinajar]

[ Wow. Just wow. ]

It's almost two years old but there's a digging pain that's been flaring up. It's all on the left side.

What do you know about shrapnel injuries?

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[arcreact]

[ He doesn't usually open this, given that it's not his ice breaker of choice, but this woman probably deserves an exception. ]

got a cluster trying to turn my heart into swiss cheese as we speak, actually
it's a trip

I'm guessing nobody at medical mentioned tried to do anything about this when you came in? and the pain is new?

video; WHY DO YOU HIDE THINGS FROM HIM, WAIFU

[sketchycharacter]

[Nate's first instinct is to make a joke about whether she takes naked pictures, but that's probably not the best thing to make light of right now. Especially in public.]

I refuse to take the blame for your terrible puns. Besides, mine fail way less than 30% of the time.

[Yeah, that's not true.]

video; SHE LEARNS FROM THE BEST??

[tearsinajar]

Marriage: I suffer, you suffer. Take my blame. And yes, yes they do. Sometimes even 40% of the time.

[ Doesn't she know it. ]

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[sketchycharacter]

Okay, you're a journalist, not a mathematician, and your numbers are way off. My puns are great and cause the opposite of suffering.

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[diamondhack]

So we have paparazzi on board? I'm sure that would be a well-paying job.

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[tearsinajar]

I wouldn't call myself a paparazzi. And the pictures are taken for free, I don't need any payment.

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[diamondhack]

A kind soul with a hobby who doesn't charge for it?

I must be living in some fever dream.

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[clericals]

Climbing? That sounds like fun.

[And a tiny bit risky. Extra fun.]

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[tearsinajar]

It can be. When you aren't being chased down with guns. Even better is when you're able to do it out in uncharted territory, no real plan in mind.

[ It had been exhilarating, she had loved it, once upon a time. The rush of adrenaline, the work out. The finds. ]

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[clericals]

Everything's better when you're not being chased down with guns. And yeah, I bet it is, just being spontaneous.

I'd like to give it a try.

☄ MED BAY LOCK

[imaginary_wife]

I'm one of the physicians.

And I have experience with shrapnel. We have an unfortunate event called "razor rain" back home. It's about as fun as it sounds.

☄ PERMA MED BAY LOCK

[tearsinajar]

"Razor rain". Sounds...fun. I'm sorry you have to deal with that, it really doesn't sound fun at all.

I've been talking to a doctor by the name of Adrien Arbuckal. I wouldn't be opposed to getting a second opinion or seeing a female doctor on a regular basis if things get worse.

[imaginary_wife]

What's the trouble?

Always better to tell more than one of us. I try to keep things confidential as possible. [She won't even turn in people who lie about their identities or are injured in fights.] So if you need me I'll be around.

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[that_cost]

I might be interested in climbing.

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[tearsinajar]

It'll be fun. Have you ever done it?

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[that_cost]

No. Not even once. But I'd love to learn.