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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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[cowled]

I'm of the opinion it's better to explore every option with an open mind. Even if there's nothing we can do, I'd feel far more comfortable with the circumstances if I knew a trained physician had taken a crack at it.

[The coffee arrives promptly, and Bruce turns one of the mug towards McCoy, taking the other for himself. Bruce begins cheerfully adding numerous ingredients to his coffee.]

I usually take a half-caf caracoli non-fat latte with light cinnamon and a shot of butterscotch. This place could really benefit from a Starbucks.

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[asouthron]

Sure, I understand.

[ What McCoy doesn't understand is the rest of the words that come out of the man's mouth and he's the goddamn brain surgeon in this conversation! The best he can do is sort of stare as if he's trying to politely ignore the fact that Bruce is licking himself like a cat. Yeah, it's like that. ]

Oh. I'll take your word on that. I can't say I've had any of that, but I'll say I've found the best damn coffee this turtle has to offer--Well, I should say his sister had to offer. When I come by your offices I'll be sure to bring it so you can give it a try.

action;

[cowled]

[It's okay, he hates the act just as much as the next person. But it's the best possible way to maintain his cover, so there you have it.]

I'd be eternally in your debt, Doctor. Truly.

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[asouthron]

That I have no doubt. He would bet his reputation as a doctor on that coffee. He'd never lose.

Technical questions. Just when, exactly, are you from? And what level of technology are we working with here?

McCoy is trying so hard to remain hopeful even in the face of sheer depression. His father always stressed the importance of working with what you have, but this isn't a goddamn cold or a broken leg. This is magic and mayhem and disease! You need a certain level of sophistication to battle this voodoo bullshit.

action;

[cowled]

[Bruce gives a show of thinking about that carefully, then,]

I'm from 2011. And do you mean the technology where I'm from, or what we have here?