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[asouthron]

Obviously, I was not the only one affected by that damn Pagan holiday prank, but I am wondering:

Has anyone reappeared that didn't come out completely unscathed?

If so, please respond here, or come to the clinic. I would like to ask a few questions.


- Dr. McCoy

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[justlittle]

[Bean doesn't comment, simply translates the text into French, Spanish, German, and Dutch.]

[asouthron]

[ Thanks, kid. McCoy's a nationalistic ass with only his Standard language. ]

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[looksfine]

May I inquire as to what Pagan Holiday Prank you are referring?

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[asouthron]

For reasons unknown to me right now [ Sarcasm is hard to transfer via text! ] some of us turned temporarily incorporeal. It happened to fall during an old Earth custom based on a Pagan festival for the dead. I don't exactly believe in coincidences if you get me.

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[bacondivination]

There's a blind girl that was talking to Zatanna about this subject, F-Y-I. You really ought to consider accessibility. Shame on you, doctor. Shame.

[ He's mostly just in this to harass people, but something interesting might come out of a wider audience. ]

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[asouthron]

[ Christ, kid! This isn't what he needs right now! Text characters alone can't truly describe his irritation at your little fuckery. ]

Then be a good goddamn friend and let her know that I am asking around for those affected like her instead of lecturing me about accessibility! You could even walk her to the clinic since you seem to have time on your hands.

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[bindsthedead]

I rather doubt that was a joke- if it was, it was in exceptionally poor taste.

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[asouthron]

I'll say! It's like a goddamn roller coaster ride around this turtle shell.

[ And boy, does that make him feel nauseated. ]

Were you affected as well?

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[cmdreffingshepard]

Are you all right?

[Yes she is asking about you, McCoy. DEAL WITH IT.]

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[asouthron]

[ No, don't do this to him! Let a guy keep his damn dignity! ]

All things considered.

[manofiron]

What questions?

[asouthron]

Medical ones.

[ Ha, yeah, McCoy's a riot sometimes. ]

I'm looking for volunteers from those affected to undergo a quick scan to try and figure out why some remain affected and why some do not. If you are either of these I'd appreciate it if you came down to the clinic for a bit. It's nothing invasive.

[ You know, besides the fact that he'll learn everything about you. But hey! You don't have to take your shirt off for it! ]

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[jirk]

[QUIETLY SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE BECAUSE OH MY GOD YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW STRESSFUL IT WAS TO BE THE ONLY ONE (BESIDES SPOCK) NOT GHOSTED OUT YOU ASSHOLE.]

I want a full report yesterday, Bones.

[... Wait. Frysquint. Something isn't right about this whole thing. Jim scrutinizes the text, and then after a moment he shrugs. Can't be that important, right?]

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[asouthron]

[ OH YEAH? YOU WERE STRESSED, CAPTAIN? SO WAS MCCOY WHEN HE DISAPPEARED IN FRONT OF YOU AND WASN'T SURE IF HE WAS COMING BACK! Take a number and get in line, kid! ]

Fine, but we're doing it over the network. I've got my hands full with patients after this whole damn debacle.

[ Oh yeah, no, he's totally not avoiding meeting you face-to-face. Don't be silly! ]

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[dow]

I suggest you contact the captain effective immediately, Doctor. Can you describe the event from a first-person perspective?

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[asouthron]

Well I would hope so since I was right the hell there!

[ He's just going to drag this out as long as he can get away with it. NBD. ]

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[cowled]

Doctor!

Just the man I wanted to see. Do you have a moment, I'd like to speak with you. Ah-- not related to this particular topic, unfortunately, so I'll leave the 'when' of the matter to your discretion.

[Obviously, Bruce expects McCoy to know who he is. Which shouldn't be hard, given how many of the medical facilities in Keeliai he funds.]

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[asouthron]

[ Oh hey! You're that one guy. With money. And a company? Does medical.... things? Yup, he's got this. ]

I may, depending on what exactly the topic is.

Speaking face to face will be difficult since I'm rather occupied at the clinic, but if it is something that can be discussed over the network...

[ Please say it is! ]

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[wintershepherd]

you were affected too??

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[asouthron]

Yeah, in a manner of speaking. Sort of went invisible there for awhile.

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[vhaidtluin]

[Wow. So rude. Some of us can't read this or the translations by Bean.]

[asouthron]

[ SCREAM He is only a country doctor! He can't be expected to cater to the diversity of life as if it should be something respected, like in the Starfleet Code of Conduct! CLearly you are the rude one, sir. ]

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[imaginate]

got a curious case for you, Doctor. when should i come by

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[asouthron]

Whenever's convenient for you. You know I barely leave this place.

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[asoothingvoice]

[When McCoy finally shows up at the clinic for the first time since he disappeared, Bianca is understandably surprised. Enough so that she actually breaks away from the kedan nurses she's explaining something to to head over to him the moment he walks through the door.]

Dr. McCoy!

[She's too relieved at the moment to be angry. She's had a long week.]

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[asouthron]

[ McCoy visibly stills when he hears his name the moment he enters. He should have known he wouldn't be able to get far without someone piping up. Usually that's a good thing, but he had hoped he could get a few minutes to sort himself out before the questioning began. Oh well.

He nods to Mrs. Reyes with a tired smile. When she gets close enough, his eyes glance briefly at the few kedan lingering in the reception area before the doctor opens his mouth and mouths the words I can't talk. He taps on his throat before shrugging. His guess as to why is as good as Mrs. Reyes'. ]

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[alphatar]

Something happened after I turned into a spirit, or ghost (whatever), and I can’t remember anything. Can you help with that?

[Biting her lower lip and hoping for a yes.]

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[asouthron]

Technically there are neural stimulators that can encourage memory recovery.

Problem is I don't have one with me. I'm looking into this, but with the standard of technology around here I am not too hopeful.

What you can do for yourself is try not to force the memories. That can be traumatic and harmful. Instead, find those you know to help you piece your memory back together. Words, phrases, smells, sounds, and sights can all help to jog your memories.

[demon_brat]

[ And Damian adds translations to Japanese, Arabic, Farsi, and Chinese. And Russian. And Italian. Also without comment. ]

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[unconchonable]

so wwas this wwhole thing some random selected gesture by our kindly captors or wwas there somethin special about you and the others that wwere afflicted

[He honestly doesn't care, but it's been such a dramatic thing recently, he can't help but be curious.]

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[asouthron]

I'd like to say it's random acts of asshole behavior, but this is the second time these "kindly gestures" have happened since I've been here, and the second time I've been affected by it.

I pray I just have miserable luck, because if they actually do want something from me, they're definitely going the wrong goddamn way about it.

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[relatable]

I'd rather not come in, but I'll try and answer whatever you need. [Hospitals just aren't her thing.]

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[asouthron]

[ UUUGH! What the hell do you people have to hide? Get over it! He's a doctor!!! ]

That's fine. I'm assuming you became incorporeal for awhile.

Do you have any lingering effects that you are aware of? Any kind of memory loss or physical impairments?