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[scientificist]

This is…Herbert West: a contributor to the recent cure as you may recall as well as…your new Doctor. [He pauses to let that sink in, sounding really smug about it.] The Medical Team is still, small but as more experienced members join it has become more…evident that we do not have the resources we need to properly, treat the Carnival staff.

Namely: up to date medical documentation on you all—now, I made do before with what I had, during the process of constructing the cure but those involved may recall being asked various questions, questions which would have been unnecessary had the previous department been keeping your notes on file. Perhaps medical files aren’t required by, magical zebras but they are required by. Me. It is considerably easier for everyone when all previous knowledge doesn’t leave with the former physician—I’m sure you can agree. [He’s trying his best to sound congenial, definitely, but it mostly comes off as stilted as usual…maybe it counts that he’s trying?]

Today and tomorrow, myself and Mr Okumura will be available to perform physical examinations; any additional medical history you can provide is, welcome, and if you would prefer to attend on an alternate date, contact me to arrange a time.

[And then because so many people here are damned word weasels:] I have to insist all of you show up. Even if you’re healthy. Especially, if you’re healthy to give us an idea of your baseline state but we will, of course, treat any issues you have. Understand, it’s for the good of the Carnival and everyone’s…future well-being.


[ooc: Make sure to help me out by posting anything you think of to the med tent info post. Also, Herbert is almost literally always in the med tent during daytime hours but let us know if you have an ooc preference for checkups.]

Comments

[moonfang]

Nah.

[scientificist]

...that's it?

[reflash]

[Yukio is just going to act like this is totally a reasonable response.]

Of course. Would you be willing to provide me with your name so I can record your refusal? It will make things easier in an emergency if we know who has information on file and who does not.

[starseedling]

Oh wow. I've never gone to a real doctor, before!

[He has basically zero idea how his own anatomy works.]

[scientificist]

[Nobody here is one legally, maybe, but it's still probably the closest he'll ever get. Herbert is a little taken aback because he'd sort of been running under the assumption that Steven was just an incredibly transformed normal kid. He rallies, though, and you can't see his reaction over the radio, so it's fine.]

It's important to...have regular, checkups. Especially in a place as intermittently dangerous as the Carnival.

[motivenotfound]

...um. Wow.

Not to burst your bubble, but you're really all men?

Kinda awkward!

[scientificist]

[He was honestly half waiting for this. Not necessarily from Mari, just, in general.]

I have no say in hiring or, rest assured we would have more staff overall. You worked on the cure with me--do you have medical training or experience?

[chronosynthesis]

[This is... hm.]

I can come by, but do either of you have experience tending to plant life?

[Syrlya fully expects his predicament is hoping to be 'dump on the magic healers'.]

[scientificist]

Not as far as I'm aware--do you function just as a plant would?

[prazerbutterfly]

She made you, Doctor? I don't mean to question her judgement but you don't exactly have the best bedside manner.

You sound so stiff. Try to relax. Here, let me help:

Hello, my dear carnival family. I have humbly accepted the position of your new Doctor, Herbert West. Because I care about the state of your well being I would highly appreciate it if you would all come in for a check up. I understand a lot of you are wary given my stiff attitude, my inexperience at talking to people like they are actual human beings, and the fact I never change my clothes. It only shows how dedicated I am to my work.

Thank you, with love, Your Doctor~♥

1/2

[scientificist]

[wow he

yikes]

[hippocarnival]

I can come today. I need my shoulder looked at so I can start performing again.

[If it's healed enough, of course, but Yuya's hoping against hope that it is enough that he doesn't even mention that.] I think I'm healthy otherwise?

[scientificist]

Good, we'll be here...ah, your shoulder?

YUKIO | ACTION

[soft_focus]

[Reira knows who 'Doctor Herbert' is-she went right to him to get her cure after all, and Yukio himself has potentially seen the magically painted card she made for the Solstice. And obvious donation from a child, but a visible one all the same.

She comes into the tent somewhat shyly, followed by an eagle almost her size-certainly not a difficult feat, given that she herself is a good four inches under four foot. As she comes in, she peers about, eyes wide and curious. The tent is different from last she saw it, and thus the somewhat rockskinned girl is distracted.

She came for a reason though-and no doubt she'll be reminded of that soon.]

action

[reflash]

[The thing about the Carnival is that at first glance, there's no way to tell if that's a person Yukio should be addressing or just a very large bird.

So he just smiles at both figures coming through the flap of the tent door, and puts down the braid of garlic he's tangling together.]

Hello. How can I help you today?

[dressedtothe]

I'm 9S and I'm an android.

[And because he almost constantly has to explain what that is, he adds--]

That means I'm a mechanical being, so there's no point in me showing up.

[reflash]

Thank you for the information. [Look everybody, this is how you refuse a doctor's visit. Polite and with a reason.]

[anti_nonsense]

Examinations, huh... [Rita sounds unenthused at the prospect, but she's not entirely uncooperative. She sighs.] Guess it wouldn't hurt to do a follow-up after all that nonsense with the poison.

[She also didn't provide much information about her medical history at the time, beyond claiming to be healthy in general. Which is technically true, but it's not exactly a complete picture. She also didn't mention all the injuries she's had over the past year or so.]

sorry i'm late!

[reflash]

It would probably be in your best interest. When would be best for you to come by the tent?

[espigeon]

Well, I have a kind of healing factor that's a little slow but extremely thorough. Still, might as well come show off. ...Not show off the healing, though, just so it's clear.

Get any fun changes yourself yet?

[reflash]

[Sorry, you just said something very interesting.]

You acquired regenerative abilities here in the Carnival?

[spaghettimonster]

How exciting! My medical history is...

[Papyrus hesitates, and continues with an uncertain tone.]

The samples Ginko took, I think... Anyway, that's all I have on file.

[reflash]

Would it be all right with you if I spoke to Ginko about those samples?

[flashover]

Oooh, check-ups! Like a real doctor! But uh... no offense, dude, but I’d rather my brother do it. He’s been patching me up since we were little, I trust him.

[he’s also not quite as creepy]

[reflash]

Thank you for the vote of confidence, nii-san.

[kingsroads]

No.

[ that's it, that's Strange's answer, here's another that you're going to have to physically drag to the medical tent. ]

not a response

[dorkypantsuit]

[HUGE EYEROLL]

[dorkypantsuit]

A check up, huh?

How posh.

When you say 'medical history' what does that exactly entail?

[reflash]

Of course. We're hoping for some basic information from as many people as possible. In my world, that typically involves things like height, weight, blood type, breathing and heartrate, known preexisting conditions, any past injuries or illnesses that might impact current health, and any family history that might be relevant.

[whattaprick]

It's not going to involve onions, is it?

[ Listen, when you've got an in-joke only a handful of people who've been through a mildly traumatic incident will understand, you've got to milk it for all it's worth. ]

[scientificist]

[Herbert has to take a slow breath before turning his radio on to respond.]

No, why--is that common medical practise where you're from?

[mirrortide]

Pass.

[reflash]

Of course. Would you be willing to provide your name so I can record your choice?

[atouts]

Admirable though this is, I believe the term for it is "like herding cats".

[ aka good luck, you fools. ]

[moonfang]

Meow~

IN-PERSON

[motivenotfound]

[Mari shows up... on her own time, really. She doesn't hurry, that's for sure. In fact, by the time she comes around, Yukio might or might not have gone home. It depends on what kind of sleep schedule he keeps.

Her lack of urgency isn't entirely without cause, though.

She is, after all, a vampire.]

Helllooooo~!

[She stops a bit shy of singing the two syllable word, but she isn't keeping it short.]

[reflash]

[Yukio is there, of course. He has a lot of work to do, and doesn't sleep much anyway (four hours a night, if he's lucky, a sleep schedule fueled by stress and energy drinks). There's a lot of preparation he needs to do before he can actually start compounding any medication or treating anyone, and right now he's carefully sorting through a large basket of clover, tying up little bundles of flowers and little bundles of stems for drying, and collecting any four-leaf clovers in a small bowl (he'll dry those too, once he's finished).

That voice is familiar, and Yukio turns and rises with a (polite, polite) smile.]

Hello, I'm Okumura. [He's not even giving her his given name, she seems like the sort to just pounce on it, and there's only one girl who's allowed to call him "Yuki-chan".]

[destiny_key]

Well, um, I'm pretty healthy, and still mostly normal. And I was there like two weeks ago...

Should, um, should I still come?

[He's not the biggest fan of doctors, but he's also a big fan of not getting sick.]

[reflash]

Only if you're comfortable with it. We're just trying to make sure we have up to date records on Carnival members so we know what everyone's "mostly normal" is.

kind of action?

[hurtcomfort]

[ Look, there's no way that Cole's actually going to talk to Herbert over the radio because he still kind of hates the radio. But it'd be helpful if he gave Herbert proper medical documentation (whatever that means) so he can at least leave a note.

Somewhere in the medical tent, slipped in one of the books or files that either Herbert or Yukio are looking at, is a note written in slightly childish handwriting. ]

This is about Cole.
I am a spirit.
I don't eat or sleep or drink. I don't think I can get sick either.
I can get hurt. I'll see you if that happens.
If something else happens, ask Solas.
If Solas isn't here, then I don't know what to do. And neither will you.
I hope this helps.

[ Cole himself can't be seen when he drops off the note because he's a cheat who makes himself invisible. ]

[reflash]

[Can Yukio hunt Cole down? Because if so, he will, and if not (which is more likely) he'll just drop a note in Cole's mailbox. The note reads:]

Hello. This is Okumura Yukio, one of the medics.
I have some experience dealing with and treating spirits.
If Solas is not here and you need a medic, please come find me.

[pipers_son]

I'm Joker, and my medical history is that I'm missin' an arm~.

[aka no shit to anyone who has seen him walk around at all]

[He'll give a real answer soon, he promises. Just let him be a little shit first.]

sorry im late!

[reflash]

Thank you for the information. [Look, at least one of your medics is very new and doesn't know everyone by site. And also, even if Joker's being a little shit, he's being more forthcoming than other people have been.]

Would you be willing to come to the medical tent for an in-person examination?

[wild_magic]

But when I get hurt my brother just heals me. I don't have any "medical history".

sorry i'm late!!

[reflash]

Those injuries are part of your medical history, even if they have been healed. Additionally, anything that has not been healed, or any changes here in the Carnival are part of it as well. We would also like to collect information on your baseline vitals, like your blood type and resting heart rate, as well as information on your family history.

[dirthena]

( didn't solas say he was a healer here? )

Solas is already familiar with my medical history, including a recent amputation. I would prefer to deal with him if at all possible, as we share the same home world.

sorry i'm late!!

[reflash]

Of course. Would you be all right with having him write down your information for records in case he is not available to treat you?