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[justno]

[Penny's sitting in a public cafe, looking as generally stoic and grumpy as ever.]

I need someone with medical skills, like a nurse or something. And someone who can prescribe drugs, or sells them. You can meet me here if you don't want to answer, but don't waste my time.

[He provides the name of the cafe and its address, then pauses. He's not the most talkative guy.]

Is there some kind of library?

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[justno]

I'm a psychic and this asshole called The Beast used to let himself into my head a lot, so I got a patch to temporarily fix it. But it has downsides too. Now that I'm here, I want to remove the damn thing with surgery and see if I can get it under control again. Except I need painkillers to block out the other voices if they get too loud. That's the easiest, safest way.

[pompous_today]

[Simon sucked in a breath at that, then nodded slowly.]

That- is definitely not the strangest thing I have heard here, actually. I find that believable. Do you plan on having someone attempt the surgery while you are here? Depending on what sort of patch you are talking about, I may be able to do it.

[justno]

[Oh. Well that was.. surprisingly easy. Penny's attitude lightens a little.]

I'm trying to find someone. It's got a bunch of metal spikes sticking into my spinal cord, so I'd like to find a surgeon who won't fuck it up.

Will you get me the pills?

[pompous_today]

I was a surgeon back home... but I understand if you don't trust just anybody to do it right away. Spinal procedures are... delicate at the best of times.

[Simon crossed his arms and thought for a moment.]

Would you permit me to give you a health exam first?

[justno]

If you tell me you won't fuck it up, I'll trust you not to fuck it up. Not like I have a lot of options.

Sure. You have a clinic or something I can meet you at?

[pompous_today]

I will send you directions to the Healers' Guild.

And I can understand that mentality if you are desperate, but still- I want my patients to build a level of trust me, if it's possible.

[justno]

I know where it is.

Don't fuck it up and I'll start trusting you.

[pompous_today]

That is fair. Ask for Simon when you arrive, and I'll be along to assist you.

is it okay if I put up a present-dated log for his medical stuff?

[justno]

I'll be there.

Please do!

[pompous_today]

See you soon.