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[helljumper]

[He had spent the better portion of the day wandering around the city. Ducking and diving between crowds of people, and doing his best to stay out of the spotlight - which was far harder than he'd like to admit being a 'foreigner' decked out in futuristic space armor.

Needless to say, after having spent a good few hours gathering intel and having a constant stream of people talking to him about what to expect while he was stuck here (among other things), being able to sit down was a small blessing in and of itself. Something that those watching the camera's feed might be able to pick up on, as the ODST carefully leaned back in his chair, and stared up at the cafe's ceiling with a lengthy sigh.]

"Can't say I'm pleased to be here, but it's an upgrade from magical books." [Then again, giant turtles aren't really swinging in the opposite direction. Something he knows, but he'll hold his tongue on that.]

"Would say I'm impressed by how you guys have this whole welcoming stuff down to a science, but I'm still trying to comprehend most of it. Even then, there's usually a lot more going on than what's on the complimentary pamphlet."

[It's then that his visor lowers towards the screen, and a tick of silence passes by, before he's shifting forwards to properly address those behind it.]

"So, straight to the point; is there anything around here that I should be wary of? Threats, dangers, etcetera."

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[holbydelboy]

This is serious.

[Fletch definitley sounds serious.]

Depending on the strain, it's fatal.

[helljumper]

Noted. [Of course it is.]

Well then, sir, what do you suggest I do? If by some small chance I am infected.

[holbydelboy]

What d'you mean "small chance"? Mate, this has a 100% infection rate if you're not inocculated, fancy helmet and suit or not.

[helljumper]

[He shifts in his chair just enough to lean forwards. One hand resting upon the desk in front of him, so his fingers could idly drum against the table's counter.]

So, what? No cure then? Imagine a lot of new arrivals tend not to live for very long, if that's the case.

[Oddly enough... he doesn't seem too concerned. Whether it's because he has a really good poker face, or simply not worried about his own welfare, was hard to tell.]

[holbydelboy]

Of course there's a cure, but that's the reason for these medical examinations. Things get harder if you're already infected.

[No concern? That's fine, Fletch'll just keep playing it up for a bit...]

[helljumper]

And where exactly would one go for these medical examinations? If I do decide to willingly give myself over to a bunch of strangers.

[A thought that he's obviously making clear he's not fond of. Disease or not, it still means he has to take off his armor in a new, foreign place. And that in and of itself was something that wouldn't be done so easily.]

[holbydelboy]

[Well, you're no fun.]

Y'know, I was expecting a bit more of a reaction from the infectious disease angle.

[helljumper]

[Rookie snorts. He had a feeling something was up, given the lack of details he was getting about the disease itself.]

In my line of work, getting killed by a disease is almost a mercy. Nice try though.

[holbydelboy]

I had a name picked out and everything. Gullibleitis. It was going to be great.

[helljumper]

Imagine you must be popular with all the newcomers, sir.

[He'll relax, however, and lean backwards in his chair once more.]

Why are you so persistent on medical exams, though? There a reason?

[holbydelboy]

There's no medical exam. That was part of the joke.

[His tone says 'Keep up'.]

[helljumper]

Ah. Thought you were just using the disease as a way to convince me.

[He gets it now, though.]

[holbydelboy]

[VISIBLE EYE ROLL.]

Anyway, I'm Nurse Fletcher, head of Nursing at the Healer's Guild.

[helljumper]

Healer's Guild? Not a hospital?

You can call me Rookie, though. Antics aside, it's nice to meet you.

[holbydelboy]

Not a hospital. About as good as one, though. Professor Sage runs a tight ship.

[He's more than happy to sell Raine in the best possible light.]

There is a hospital, but it's expensive. The Guild always tries to make sure emergency care, at least, is free. Elective surgeries incur a mandatory donation to the Guild, however.

[helljumper]

Well, least I know where to go now if I happen to bite off more than I can chew.

[Which, knowing him, tends to happen quite often. Provided he isn't being careful about what situations he throws himself into. Still, it's comforting to hear there's something like that around.]

What's the location? Is it in the same sector as the hotel?

[holbydelboy]

Nah, we're in the water sector. Big building, can't miss it.

I also have a first aid room in the hotel.