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[Have a Marta, everyone. She's sitting at a cafe console for the first time since her initial arrival last week. After the last few days of recovering from being on the run, exploring the city, and keeping an eye on Aaron's wounds, she's finally ready to see just who's around.

Hair pulled back in a ponytail, and with a cup of tea not far from her hand, she starts a video feed.]

Good morning, everyone. My name is June. [Look at that, she didn't stumble on the fake name or anything!] I've been looking around the city and--it's quite incredible isn't it?

The level of technology is a great deal less advanced than where I'm from, however. Has anyone seen anything remotely resembling a laboratory or a hospital here?

[She pauses briefly, a moment of awkwardness, then summons a half-smile.]

Thank you for your time.

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[Marta seems visibly disappointed by the lack of information, and so focused on her task she doesn't really notice the wariness.]

A lab or a hospital. [The correction is gentle.] I do genetic research.

[That's enough to fire a small alarm bell in his head. But he's playing along.]

And you're just gonna continue it here? Seriously?

Not what I was researching before, no, that's impossible. However the kedan here are fascinating in their own right and I had hoped to learn more about them and what allows them to change shape like they do. Of course, this is assuming any of them wouldn't mind assisting.

Knowing where the medical facilities are is...it's simply a matter of safety really, considering what I've heard about our presence not being entirely welcome.

If we're not welcome, why would we trust their medical stuff? I mean, they probably still use like, herbs and junk.

Not entirely welcome, no, but in more serious situations we'd have no other choice. Their "herbs and junk" are better than nothing. After all, modern pharmaceuticals and vaccines are all relatively new compared to numerous herbal remedies. Plants and plant substances have been used successfully to treat all sorts of illnesses and conditions for centuries before mankind developed much of what we use today.

[Whoops, mini lecture. Marta offers a smile.]

It just seems better to be prepared for a worst-case scenario, if nothing else.

I'd take herbs over needles any day.

[he's not smiling.]

[Not needle-friendly. Not uncommon, really.]

I think you'll find it easy to come by herbs to treat any illness you have here, if what I've seen is any indication.

[Doesn't stop her from looking for a proper hospital, of course.]

Won't need to, not when I have my brother.

Your brother is a doctor then?

No. He can heal.

How, exactly, if you don't mind me asking?

Like I'm telling you. All you need to know is that I trust him way more than any doctor.

[Ah. So it's not just needles he has a problem with.

She's not the sort to push herself where she's not wanted, so she offers him a bare smile.]

Of course. It's lucky you have someone you can trust to be there if you need them.

[She almost thinks to offer her services just in case, but it doesn't seem like he'd be amenable to that, so she keeps quiet.]

[if it were up to him he'd never see a doctor again. He wrinkles his nose at what she says but is glad she doesn't try to push the matter, his shoulders relaxing a little.]

Yeah, I am. [not that billy has really been in much of a mood for healing or magic in general before they got here, but he'd take his chances with Billy over a doctor any day.]

[Marta nods a bit, noting the tension easing in his body language and deciding it is good indeed not to press the matter with him.]

Do you mind if I ask your name? We've been talking and I don't think you mentioned it...

[he hesitates--far longer than a Speedster probably should.]

Tommy Shepherd.

It's nice to meet you, Tommy. Like I said earlier, my name is June.

You got a last name?

Of course, sorry, it's Monroe. June Monroe.

[There. Full fake name established.]

[he eyes her a little.]

Not 'Doctor?'

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