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[asoothingvoice]

[It's been awhile since Bianca's made a network post, but here she is again.]

This is going to be on the long side, but I have a few announcements regarding the clinic to make, and then something regarding Thanksgiving. [If the clinic info doesn't keep people's attention, the thought of food certainly will.]

First off, the kedan are expecting winter weather and cold temperatures to hit us soon, and the Dr. Natu clinic [Even if Soranik isn't here anymore, it makes sense to keep calling it that] received vouchers for warm clothing. If you don't have the funds to purchase winter clothing like coats, especially if you're a new arrival, stop by our clinic here in Earth, [Directions to the building here, with a location ping] and pick one up.

Ours isn't the only clinic to get these vouchers, so if there's one closer to you, you don't need to make your way out here.

Second, once a week from this point onward, we're also going to be offering classes on basic first aid, what to do in case of medical emergencies, and general health classes, among others. These are open to everyone, including the kedan, and while we'll be charging for each class, it's to help fund the clinic and to pay for the supplies for the basic first aid classes. If you don't have any experience with first aid, I heavily suggest signing up, since we'll also be including a first aid kit with the first aid classes.

We'll also be having a full staff day on these same days. If you haven't had a physical or checkup recently, the full staff days would be the best time to get one, especially with cold weather approaching.

Finally, on a more personal note, since we had Halloween about a week ago, [Even if that went badly with all the disappearances going on] for a lot of us, that means that Thanksgiving is a few weeks away. I know not everyone celebrates it, and that not everyone has family or friends from where they came from here with them, but I want to invite everyone here to EA-1A for Thanksgiving dinner in three weeks if they want to join Jaime and me, and you don't have other plans.

If you decide to come, feel more than free to bring something along with you if you like for the table.

[Anyone who has CR with Jaime or Bianca would be getting a personal invite delivered in person for this by Jaime.]

[OOC:Most of the clinic information, besides the cold weather voucher bit, can be found here.

The forward dated Thanksgiving log can be found here.]

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[alpha_squad_leader]

[And here's Victor looking just a little uncomfortable at the mention of cold weather.]

Did the kedan say just how cold it's going to get?

And you're just going to have vouchers at the clinic? Not the actual clothes themselves?

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[asoothingvoice]

Cold enough that they're expecting regular snow.

[Sorry for the bad news there.]

We only got vouchers at the one I work at, sorry. But you're supposed to be able to turn them in at any of the local tailors or stores for warmer clothing.

[strategisch]

I'm getting better at... being blind, so if I can help you at all, please let me know.

[asoothingvoice]

I will. You must be getting bored by this point.

[Especially when there's only so much to entertain yourself with here in the first place.]

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[survival_isnt_living]

[About two hours later, there will be a knock at the clinic door and Septimus walks in. He looks almost eagerly cheerful.] Bianca?

[Brilliant ideas must be shared!]

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[asoothingvoice]

[Bianca's fortunately not busy with a patient at the moment, instead, she's at her desk in the front, writing something, when she looks up.

With that sort of expression on his face, she's definitely expecting something, especially since he came to the clinic.

Hi there. Is something going on?

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[pandoricas]

[Wow you are good at this Bianca. Rory respects you even more now.

Anyway...]

Is there anything I should do? I mean, besides the stuff you've just put up.

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[asoothingvoice]

[Bianca's very determined to do good work and be helpful if she has to be here. She'd probably go stir-crazy if she just waited for whatever they were brought here for to happen and just did simple work instead.]

I'd appreciate any ideas you have for how we should do these classes, since we'll be the ones teaching them.

[Even if Dr. McCoy wasn't mute right now he still wouldn't be allowed to teach these even if he wanted to.]

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[iguanasolution]

can i still help like this?

[He hadn't actually talked to her about it, and the answer kind of terrified him. He'd only barely started training, to have it taken away from him so early...]

text; hit me with a newspaper if I don't get to his log soon

[asoothingvoice]

Of course! Not being able to speak doesn't stop you from learning or helping out.

[backinakidflash]

First aid lessons sound like a good idea. I'll probably go, if that's OK. I don't need it, but refresher courses never hurt anyone. I'll give up my spot if someone who needs it more wants in.

[Bart is trying to be all nonchalant here.]

You're having Thanksgiving dinner? You know how many of us there are right?

[asoothingvoice]

Of course it's okay. We're planning on making these be ongoing, you don't need to worry about giving a spot up.

[Volunteering at the clinic shouldn't be the only option for learning something potentially vital like first aid.]

And on the subject of Thanksgiving, yes, I am. And not exactly, but if in the off chance too many people show up and we run out of room we can always move it to the clinic or another building instead.

[Thanksgiving on the move.]

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[cmdreffingshepard]

You're Jaime's mother, right? That's a very generous invitation.

[She should probably introduce herself.] I'm Commander Shepard. I don't suppose you know where we might find a list of all clinics in Keeliai that received vouchers? It might be good to disseminate that information, especially for those who are newer and don't know their way around yet, or where their nearest clinic might be.

[Something her medical team might want to get on top of.]

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[asoothingvoice]

Yes, I am. I'm Bianca. It's nice to meet you, Commander Shepard. You're welcome to join us for it as well. [She's heard good things about you from her son.]

There was a list, but it'll need to be translated first. [The problem with it being in Kedanese, oops.] When I get back to the clinic, I can get that taken care of and have Jaime take a copy to you unless you'd like to stop by personally.

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[tactile_telekinesis]

Oh wow, is it really getting to that time already? I uh...would it be okay if I came along? I mean, I don't know Jaime very well, but I know he tried to help up with the whole tribble fiasco.

[He's actually looking very nervous about asking. Maybe because she's so...motherly? Not that it's bad just...how do you talk to someone like that?]

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[asoothingvoice]

Yes, you can. [She doesn't really know how to address Superboy, but she's very determined to make him feel less nervous about asking.] Everyone who wants to come is more than welcome to, and that includes you.

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[mccallmemaybe]

I'll sign myself up for those classes.

I'm excited for snow if we get it.

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[asoothingvoice]

It'll be great to have you involved in them.

As for the snow, I'm going to wait wait and see. [It'll be hard to enjoy if people aren't really set up to be warm while it's freezing.]

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[dracobin]

[It is perhaps more customary to offer a polite introduction, but the mention of his absent friends and family weighs a little heavier on Temeraire than he might like, so instead he opens with:]

What sorts of things does one eat, at Thanksgiving?

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[asoothingvoice]

[Aaah. Aaah. That is a dragon. Or something dragonlike. Give her a second to get over the shock. She can do this. After a couple seconds, she's looking maybe a bit too cheerful, but not shocked anymore.]

Stuffed turkey, along with things like gravy, yams, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and pecan pie and pumpkin pie afterwards.

[The pecan pie is important.]

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[hulkintraining]

How much are you charging for the first aid classes?

[Teddy doesn't need to learn first aid for any personal reasons, but it does seem like a practical thing to have knowledge of. Especially considering what they could be facing here.

But he does need to watch his funds carefully to make sure he has enough for things like food and clothes.]

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[asoothingvoice]

We'll be charging five juulan [The local equivalent to $25USD~] for the first aid class, to help cover the cost of the kit.

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[oyaji]

[ There is a confused old man with no mask looking out of his console. ]

You're seriously giving away jackets?

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[asoothingvoice]

[Excuse you, text brackets, he's around the same age as Bianca and she's definitely not old.]

No, we have vouchers so people who can't otherwise afford it or need help can get cold weather clothing before the temperature drops.

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[cowled]

[A cheerful wave to the camera.]

If people are interested in taking first aid and don't have the funds to pay for it themselves, I'd be willing to cover the costs as a private citizen. I think it's a very important skill for people to have in times of crisis. I understand that Doctor Natu wished to keep the clinic as independent as possible, so if you'd rather not I completely understand.

[A sheepish little smile as he realizes he hasn't introduced himself.]

I'm Bruce, by the way. Bruce Wayne. At your disposal.

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[asoothingvoice]

[Her son extorted you into saving people once.]

That's a generous offer of you, Mr. Wayne. I appreciate it, but we should be able to subsidize it on our own if anyone's in need.

We wouldn't be able to do this without what your company provides.

I'm Bianca Reyes.