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[survival_isnt_living]

[There's an almost lazy arrogance in Sep's posture as he regards the camera, and a small smile on his handsome face. He seems incredibly pleased with himself--and he is. After a moment in which he clearly considers what to say, he lets out a quick, amused breath. His smile softens a little.]

For any new arrivals, and those I haven't met, I'm Sep. I didn't want to speak before I was certain I could deliver. Now I am.

I'm a healer. [The pause shows a brief flicker of distaste on his face, before settling into something more serious. He hates the word he's about to use.] Functionally speaking, I draw on the... magic in water. As such, at home we generally work with patients in a tub of water. For some, the more powerful can work without, but it's not our preference.

As far as specialty, I'm most familiar with injuries, any kind that needs attention. By my people's standards I am more skilled than most. [He frowns briefly.] Serious illness generally takes longer, and is more exhausting. And with injuries, there are limits. With any luck we won't have to face anything truly serious.

I know some people won't be quite as comfortable with healing by [almost invisible pause] magic as my people are. For us, it's as everyday as breathing. Obviously I'll respect your boundaries, whatever they are, though I hope you'll take the professional's advice.

[Faint amusement glitters in his bright green eyes.] I'll be working out of my suite in WA-3A. [It's just more convenient.] Come by whenever you need to, especially for emergencies.

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[emasculates]

And you offer this freely?

[SO FUCKIN' SKEPTICAL, MAN.]

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[survival_isnt_living]

[Pause. Oooops. Forgotten to mention that.]

Well, I'm doing this in lieu of, er, street-sweeping and salvaging, [he rolls his eyes impatiently, he was bored okay] so hourly wages are generally just fine.

The more serious, exhausting work I might have to ask a little more, if it means I need to take noticeable time off. [HIGHLY UNLIKELY in his experience, but it could happen.]

Oh, and if for some reason someone needs extra attention, reimbursement for meals--sometimes patients really need to be where I can see them a little longer. Burns are like that, usually. [Legion. Captain. He does know logistics, he's just not used to thinking of it on a personal level.]

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[emasculates]

And do you anticipate people trusting you enough to allow you to attend them?

[Because she wouldn't.]

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[grimreaping]

[ with what seems like great reluctance: ]

Magically fueled or not, it would be unwise to turn down potential services of a skilled physician.

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[survival_isnt_living]

I hope not. As I said, at home this isn't remarkable, just a part of life. When we were docked at the mainland, there were a lot of injuries. Hopefully I'll be able to help next time something happens.

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[grimreaping]

Just bear in mind that there will be those who are both unfamiliar with magic, and those whom have had unpleasant experiences with it, but that should not be taken as a reflection upon you yourself.

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[exiledsummoner]

[Tris listens carefully with interest to Sep's entry and respond with video, offering a small smile.] I would appreciate the offer of aid should I need it.

I feel I should also offer up my own skills to help should you require them. Back in my world I have worked with a healer to sustain the spirits of the injured while they receive healing; though its usually only required if the person is mortally wounded. I also know how to make some poultices and can use a little healing magic myself. [He pauses and then flushes slightly.] Not that I mean to undermine you or suggest you need my help, of course.

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[survival_isnt_living]

[Septimus actually pauses, looking quite thoughtful. Beneath that, he is suddenly, painfully reminded of his close call at Seven Hills--if he'd had that kind of help-- (He doesn't bother thinking about Calderon Valley. It wouldn't have ended any other way.)]

No. No, the... sustaining someone so close to death might be very helpful. I hope we'd never have to [only a faint tightening of his eyes, barely noticeable, shows how ill the thought makes him] but if it gives me time to work, we might well save lives.

We should definitely talk--I'm sure there's a lot we could teach each other. [Even if--arrogantly or not--he suspects the teaching will in greater part be his. In his mind he can hear his father's voice: 'Children.' And Sep knows it would be about himself as much as Tris.] Especially in case the two ways of healing might interfere with each other.

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[exiledsummoner]

You should know that if the person is at peace with their death, I can do nothing to hold their spirits; I have to let the willing go to the next world.

[Tris pauses and digests those last few words. Without Sisterhood presence here in the city, he had not been able to learn anything new, only to work on what he had been taught before waking here. Refining his skills and gaining the knowledge and new skills he needed to defeat his brother and Arontala were two different things. This man might not be from his world, but perhaps he could teach him things that those back home could not.

It hadn't occurred to him that using his magic together with that of a person from a world not his own might cause disruptions. He may not even be able to successfully hold a person's spirit here (at all if his connection to spirits has been severed completely - though he doubts that as he can sense them, just can't reach out to the Plane) if someone is working a foreign form of magic.] Of course. Perhaps I could also attempt a simple soul binding on someone not so injured, to ensure that our magics can work together.

[insecrets]

[Magic is an entirely new concept to Finnick still, but the more he hears about it, the more interesting it becomes. Besides, it looks like this guy is his suite mate, so it doesn't help to be a little friendly.]

You can heal by using the water? [a grin.] I always knew it had special properties.

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[survival_isnt_living]

[Ah yes, the new arrival. And friendly enough.]

I'm rather fond of its peculiarities. [It reminds him of Isana.] But yes, I do. No one where you come from does?

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[insecrets]

No, I think people are healed the old fashioned way. Herbs, the skill of a person, medications. [Finnick frowns for a split second.] This magic thing is a little new.

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[sharpes]

I think I'll pass on that one. Water also drowns people.

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[survival_isnt_living]

It's also is one of the main components for all life.

[If it weren't against his rules, he'd almost want to apologize to his father right now.]

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[sharpes]

So is electricity [he demonstrates with a snap of his fingers, igniting a little shower of living sparks] but you ever heard the phrase 'too much of a good thing'?

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[littlecousin]

Oh, you're the guy who moved into Noatak's suite.

[You probably suck less than he did.]

Hi, I'm Nita. We share a building.

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[survival_isnt_living]

If you mean our building's most recent arrival, then no. I've been here some [quick calculation] two and a half months.

I'm sorry we haven't met before, though. Not very neighborly of me.

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[controlledvariable]

If anyone asks for a character reference, you can send 'em my way.

[Because she knows what people are like and figures it might help if someone else can say that Septimus is actually a healer and not like.

a murderer or something.

You never know.]

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[survival_isnt_living]

[He smiles. It actually is genuinely comforting to know that, at least, one person isn't going to assume the worst of this.]

I appreciate it. Thank you--and for the inspiration for this, too.

[Pause.]

I hope everything went well?

[Because he's not entirely aware that maybe she wouldn't want it too well known that she was hurt. He's even less aware she has a mentor who would flip out knowing about this.]

[tangentdarko]

How do you use magic?

[survival_isnt_living]

[Blink.] Other than using the... energy [he hates having to try to use words which are just not right as far as he's concerned] in the water, I'm not sure I understand the question.

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[suoxi]

'Magical' healing?

[ a little skeptical, naturally. ]

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[survival_isnt_living]

It's not what my people would have called it, but it's the best term I've found to use here.

[He hates that word. He really does.]

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[storm_warning]

[First he talks about air-themed decorations and now he mentions healing? That covers two elements off a veritable spectrum of them which is, honestly, less her concern.

Said concern being whether or not that healing really works for everyone or not.]

You sure it'd work for everyone?

[Skeptical? In a sense.]

What about people that aren't human?

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[survival_isnt_living]

['Not human.' At home, this means 'Not Aleran' and includes, as it happens, the white-haired barbarians who just slaughtered his legion and countless civilians.

It is only with the greatest effort that Septimus controls his expression.]

I've treated a few kedan, just to be sure. Apparently pain is a decent common language for all races.

[He looks away, briefly. What that says about the world isn't something he likes to think about.]