004 ◉ audio; dated to the 14th

[imaginate]

[ The audio clicks on and there's a long pause. When Kyle speaks, his tone is calm, perfectly controlled. It's his Business Voice, blank save for the barest hint of anger. ]

This is Kyle Rayner of the Green Lantern Corps. I apologise for the inconvenience, but our clinic at EA-3B is currently undergoing repairs and won't be able to take more patients at this time. We'll be temporarily operating a backup at WA-1A. [ He attaches a map, showing where it is. ]

Any and all hands with medical experience or healing abilities are always welcome.

[ Another long pause. ]

And if someone could come collect Avatar Korra, that would be appreciated.

[ There is a brief pause, as though he's debating what more to say, before the audio clicks off. ]

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[asouthron]

Hell, sign me up. This place needs as many medics on hand as it can get.

[ Totally bitter about being stranded on a backwater planet? Noo, never! ]

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[imaginate]

Would be happy to. [And he nearly leaves it there, but wait, "medic"?] What experience do you have?

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[asouthron]

Plenty. I didn't exactly grab my resume before bein' shanghaied, but I'm the Chief Medical Officer on-- [ How do you explain a starship to non-starship residents? ] an exploration vessel. [ A vessel?! Who says vessel? Christ, this is already a pain in the ass. He's ready to hang Jim and Federation regulations at this point. ]

I've been in practicing for about five years, and I'm experienced in xenobiology. [So there's that. ] I'm sure I can rustle up from references in this city if ya really need 'em.

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[imaginate]

We're not fussy about resumes, honestly, we could just use real doctors [His tone suggests they really do.] Too many people here have a PhD and it's not in medicine.

[Beat.]

Xenobiology, huh. [Yay, another space person. One can practically hear him light up.] Wait, references? Someone here who knows you?

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[selfsacrificing]

[ OMFG THAT GRUMPY VOICE??

just let Spock slip in here ok. ]

Two people do, in fact.

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[imaginate]

He's your CMO?

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[selfsacrificing]

He serves aboard the Enterprise, yes. [ McCoy actually (almost) adhered to the Prime Directive, Spock is (secretly) so proud. ]

perma-that

[imaginate]

[He makes an agreeable noise.]

Any friend of yours is a friend of the Corps. He's welcome to practice at our place, or we can help him set up his own. His call.

[selfsacrificing]

[ omfg "friend" you're so embarrassing Kyle

Spock makes a Spock-face (which means there's not actually any change in expression but it's still implied somehow) at that ]

Are you really so short-staffed?

[ working with McCoy is impossible Kyle run while you still have the chance ]

[imaginate]

[More like we should keep our people together, but he doesn't say that. He just sounds amused. Friends indeed.]

Hey, I'm just an artist! Not a medical practitioner. She needs somebody who knows what he's doing.

[It's cheerful, and self-deprecating. He knows his limits.]

[selfsacrificing]

[ R.I.P. Kyle's sanity.

And Spock's. He actually stares at the feed for a few seconds longer than necessary because did Kyle just say that. (Spock needs to sit down for a minute tbh.) ]

I have not forgotten. [ u still owe him painting lessons someday ] Were you injured in the --incident? [ because Spock can put two and two together but Kyle hadn't called it an attack so neither will he ]

[imaginate]

[That's a weird pause, Vulcanbro. Kyle snorts.]

Nah, more like I was worried about hurting her. [And Spock knows why that consideration matters, Kyle doesn't have to explain. He's so relieved.]

We'll be busy for a while - Lin fixed as much as she could but the plumbing's pretty much nonexistent.

[asouthron]

I'm happy to work where I'm needed right now. After that, well, we can explore other options...

[ Yeah, thanks for that vote of confidence down there, Spock. Ya ass... ]

[imaginate]

Great. [He sends the map.] Come over whenever it's convenient, either me or Dr. Natu will be there.

[asouthron]

Great. I'll be there with bells on.

[ It'd sound a little more enthusiastic if McCoy wasn't a hollow shell of his former self after a day on an unknown planet with only Jim and a tribble for company. A TRIBBLE, Kyle! ]

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[asouthron]

[ Wow, rood, Spock! Get your own audio conversation! ]

...... You two know each other, I take it.

[ And he is so UPROUD of you just tossing the Prime Directive out the damned window! ]

[selfsacrificing]

[ NO NEVER ]

Yes. You have reported to the Captain?

[ testing the waters because Spock doesn't know where in the timeline he's from and whether or not he knows Jim should be dead ]

[asouthron]

Of course I have! [ Who do you think saved him from crying bitter tears into a resident fountain in the middle of the city? God, Spock! ]

And now I've got a question for you! Who in the hell authorized his release from cryostasis, 'cause it sure as well wasn't me!

[ So help you, Spock, if you think you can just unthaw Jim like a frozen vegan hotdog whenever you want...! ]

[selfsacrificing]

[ WHOA WHOA HOLD UP

things Spock didn't see coming: that ]

Cryostasis? [ A beat, where all those little bells and whistles are whirring around in Spock's brain. ] ... What is your present location? [ Yeah Spock is going to require a detailed official report even if he has to sit on McCoy to get it. ]

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[selfsacrificing]

[ you'll never get spock to admit to being relieved to hear that voice, not even on pain of death ]

Doctor.

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[asouthron]

Ah, well, speak of the devil. You butting in was actually a help...

[ That's what truth serum is for! And I think he has a bottle with your name on it, Spock. ]

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[selfsacrificing]

[ omfg you are getting such a sass face rn mccoy SPOCK IS ALWAYS HELPFUL ]

Do attempt to restrain your enthusiasm.

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[asouthron]

Ha, well, excuse me if I seem a lil' exuberant after bein' kidnapped--Against my will, by the way! Give me a few days, I'm sure I'll be right as rain.

[ Helpful in producing excess stomach acid. Seriously, this is like his seventh ulcer, Spock. Pace yourself. ]

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[selfsacrificing]

The term "kidnapping" generally implies a lack of consent by the victim, yes. [ By "pace yourself" did you mean "pick up the pace?" Because if so Spock is a Vulcan with a can-do attitude. ]

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[asouthron]

[ Here, this is where McCoy is snorting at your condescension. RIGHT HERE! Do you hear it, pointy? ]

Well, it has "variable definitions" depending on the aggressor. [ Let's take Jim for example. McCoy'll classify several things Jim's done as kidnapping, but the doctor, for some reason, went along with them anyway. See? There's a reason he defined it! ]