second ☕✨ text (opening a clinic & a game!)

[cadeuces]

Guete Morge, everyone!

I will try to keep this brief. I've posted once before but I imagine it's more likely that if you know me, you've met me in person or know a mutual acquaintance; my name is Angela Ziegler. I'm the doctor that has opened the Second Nature Clinic on level 2. It has officially been set up and I've worked up a preliminary amount of basic medications that should be familiar to most such as allergy medication, pain management, decongestants, and other such things.

More importantly, there is no charge for any of my services if anyone ever needs to come by or contact me. I'll also gladly come to you if you're not comfortable in medical facilities or don't wish to leave your apartment. I think we all know by now the effect we can have on others, depending on the time of the month. I want everyone to know that they're welcome, for any reason, whether it's for questions, concerns with the moonblessings this place bestows upon us, medical aid, or simply for a cup of coffee and some fresh pastries for the company. We are all here on our own and it's the least that I can offer to support others.

( You know, Understatement Of The Century™️, but moving right along. You can practically read the warm little smile like to be on her face if she were speaking this aloud. )

I've seen countless posts here seeking commiseration on feelings and effects people have experienced, worries, concerns— and nowhere else to put them. I hope you're all well and have found the answers you need. While I am primarily a surgeon and combat medic, I never mind listening or offering another perspective if you ever wish for something more private and a touch professional. You could call it part of my job to assist others in shifting their typical way of thinking into something a little more positive after a life-changing injury and its recovery.

I do plan on joining the trip so that a medic is present, so the clinic may be closed for a few days. If anyone wishes to post their contact information on the door for others remaining in Prismatica, please feel free to do so! I would rest easier knowing that there are eyes out for all of us, across both places.

And if you wish to know me a bit better, why don't we play a game? Two truths and a lie. Let's see, I'll start...

1. I once won a spider-catching competition.
2. I've spent more time camping than living in my house.
3. My favorite color is yellow.

Comments

[vociferates]

[honestly the whole message is interesting and he might have commented on it if it weren't for the absolutely alarming way the whole thing ends. He actually has to restrain himself from physically recoiling from his device.]

Yo, please tell me the spider thing's a lie Ange.

[please....]

[cadeuces]

( The rest of the message is a moot point to those who know her and know that she has a clinic, already, but:

She's laughing to his immediate reply. )

Are you afraid of spiders, Hizashi?
I'll try not to be too detailed, but it's not a lie, no.
I went in on a dare with the soldiers at the nearby encampment on catching camel spiders in Afghanistan and happened to win; they had to give up their cigarettes for a month.

[hot_handed]

[He's not playing the game, but he does have some concerns.]

You shouldn't work alone there.

[cadeuces]

( BOOOOOO PLAY THE GAME WITH HER!! Guess her favorite color!! )

Work alone where, Süässli?
My clinic, or Amegahara?
There is another medic that helps me with the clinic, at least, but I'm not certain whether or not he's going along.

voice;

[tekhartha]

I see you are as busy as ever, Angela. I may not be able to offer medical assistance in the traditional sense, but please do not hesitate to ask me for aid should you require it- either in the clinic, or for youself.

That said- I believe the first two are correct. I cannot imagine you have ever been frightened of spiders, and you look best in blue.

voice;

[cadeuces]

And you're as sharp as ever, Zenyatta. I'll be sure to let you know if I ever need the hand— but you're absolutely right, otherwise!

Blue is my favorite. And spiders don't bother me in the least.

( It's spoken with an entirely fond smile, audible across the connection. )

Now, it's your turn to give me two truths and one lie.

text | un: fantasma

[teaserving]

3 is so mundane so i'm gonna pick that one

[cadeuces]

Haha, I suppose I did make it too obvious, unless people have actually seen me before.
But you're correct, and that means it's your turn! 🙂

[treefrogs]

Was about to say spider, but the real answer is yellow.

[She read all this shhh.]

[cadeuces]

That's correct!
I won't ask you to guess my favorite if we've not yet met, though. 😉
Instead it means it's your turn!

( look at this sweet lil 📢 CHEATER (no that's very bright, and she appreciates it) )

un: ogundimu

[goldrighthand]

Perhaps I simply don't know you well enough, but I would have guessed #1.

[Hi, Angela. Someone's read through the other responses here.]

But far be it from me to not offer my own.

1. I have a favorite professional wrestler.
2. Of all places I've visited, I enjoy Brazil the most.
3. I have a weakness for Italian food.

[cadeuces]

( Hello, stranger. Don't worry, she'll help you learn! (Mistake.) )

Haha, that was hopefully the catch!
I was a combat medic that worked with Médecins Sans Frontières before, so I was stationed in Afghanistan and its surroundings quite often.
I had to keep the soldiers on their toes somehow. 🙂

But let's see, now...
Brazil is quite beautiful, and I think we're all genetically predispositioned to enjoy carbohydrates, so...
Is 1 the lie?

[foolishjustice]

I'm going to guess that this is a bit of reverse psychology, and that the most mundane option is a lie. Your favorite color isn't yellow.

[cadeuces]

I certainly hadn't meant it to come off as a psychology experiment!
I didn't think I'd be quite so obvious; my uniform features a lot of yellow, you see. 😉
Though I realize that's difficult to parse when I don't wear my uniform nor have many of you met me before!

But you're absolutely correct; would you like to wager a guess what my favorite color may be, or will you humor me in return?

text (sn: healerprincess)

[im_gonna_heal_u]

Hey! I'm also a medic of sorts, I'm sticking around Lunatia to heal this time around, no mecha piloting for me.

I like this game though!

[ Konoka thinks about it for a moment before she adds another text. ]

Uh, are you sure your favorite color is yellow?

[cadeuces]

Hello! A medic "of sorts"— shall I take that to mean you have a healing ability, then?
It's a relief to know someone will still be around to keep an eye on everyone. 😊
We have some reckless ones here, so I won't feel as badly for going to help!

Am I sure?
I could likely be convinced.
But if asked outright, no, it's not my favorite, haha.
It's actually blue!

Now, it's your turn. ♥

text | j.valentine

[torsion]

Timing seems coincidental for me, but if you've got the time I could use your services. I assume you're working pro bono? Much appreciated.

2's true for me so I'll take a chance on 1. ;)

UR HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE

[cadeuces]

I am working pro bono, yes. And I do have the time; are you injured?
If it's difficult to travel, I can come to you, if you can send me a location pin.

And fortunately or unfortunately, 1 & 2 go hand-in-hand for me!
Some of the American soldiers MSF met up with were obsessed with camel spiders; I just happened to win the bet on catching the most, because they were looking for giant creatures instead of tiny ones.

But that means it's your turn, if you're able!

( She's going to worry if she's ok or not, first. )

sent to angela's inbox instead

[lumberlady]

Angela, hello... I saw you made a "post" on the "network", so I thought I'd ask...

[since she... can't actually read and no one has blessed her with the knowledge of the text > audio setting.]

Are you going in the robots... ?

voice ) konoha's so cute... god

[cadeuces]

Miss Konoha, hello! That's right, you weren't much for technology, were you?

I was planning on going along, yes. I want to be sure they have a doctor on hand. It seems some healers will be staying behind here as well, so both groups will be taken care of.

Were you planning on going, as well?

[the_archivist]

Three is a lie. You like blue best.

[cadeuces]

Hmmm, you're cheating. ( Is she ribbing his powers...? ) You've been on too many dates with me to know better, after all. 😉 ♥

And where are my choices?

text;

[gluhen]

There was someone I knew from the world we were in before this considering opening a clinic if you need an extra pair of hands. She was insistent on doing everything herself and never asking for help.

[ Which is kind of like himself so he can sort of relate... though he's been working on that. ]

[cadeuces]

Oh! That sounds like it would be wonderful; Percival, isn't it? It's nice to hear from you again. 😊

Would your acquaintance be interested in simply working at my clinic? So we can share equipment and supplies, and she won't have to worry about another location to maintain. One of my friends from home is also working with me, but the more the merrier.

I would welcome the extra hands if you ever wish to nudge her my way.

How have you been, in the meantime?

( Don't they all have a little bit of that stubbornness in them? She's sure she does, as well. )

action; (if that's still okay!)

[opalcrown]

[ While Belias does see her post on the network, he doesn't put two and two together until he's inside and has already given a few knocks to alert that he's there. This is the clinic, isn't it? He hadn't given it much thought - the hospitals are usually too stuffy and he dislikes the constant checkups he has to go through there, even if everyone's... 'nice'. They're just too eager for his sake.

He really only meant to stop by to alert the owner that the sign is unhinged and needs to be fixed before it falls on someone... it's probably not the doctor's area and something they would have to call to whomever maintains the block - but there would still be brutal irony in someone getting hurt because of a clinic's sign.

Nisha stamps his big paws against the floor and he gives some pause, rummaging through the bag on the side of his wheelchair to give him a treat. The large mastiff, all black and brown fur, sits at Belias's side, coming about to his elbow as he sits in his wheelchair, cutting a slightly intimidating figure despite the way he perches his muzzle on the armrest. Belias gives him a few pats on the head. ]

We'll wait a bit longer, and then we'll continue our walk.

(absolutely! ♥)

[cadeuces]

( Unfortunately the original design of the building she'd purchased out still had a heavily lunar-inspired design with all the lighting, but it is clean without coming off terribly sterile, and she's added multiple touches of comfort— mugs comfortable in the hand in delicate earth tones, throw blankets, pillows— and, of course, the soft spiced vanilla of her perfume overrode anything that could be considered "clinical" to the nose.

When he comes in and knocks, he'll hear a soft "Just a moment!" from down the hallway near-immediately, and she's wiping grease off her fingertips on a clean white cloth as she exits from a brief glimpse of a workshop nearly a full minute later, smiling just as gently. The dog gets a blink of surprise from her, but her smile only widens another fraction to the way he rests his head on the arm of the man's chair, seemingly disgruntled. )

Hello! I apologize for the wait; I had to tie up a delicate little project and be sure to power things down appropriately. How may I help? —Can I get you a cup of coffee, or some tea?

( She'll offer him a (now) clean hand, slender and cool with a few minor callouses along the sides of her fingertips, like writer's bumps. )

Angela Ziegler.

[Text]

[itsknighttime]

holy shit
youre providing free healthcare?

i dont see tea in many places that means it cant be england
is this place actually canada?
ive got no experience with maple syrup moose or police wearing red
but my Bro really liked horses so i got that one

[cadeuces]

Hahaha, I am; is it so strange?
I can understand the discomfort of trusting ourselves to the scientists of this place, so I figured it best if I offered my services.
And I have plenty of funds, here. It's no trouble and it keeps me busy.

Have you only just arrived? Surely you had the excited introductions post-rescue.
You won't need any maple syrup or moose here, and the knights are... well.
The knights don't wear red here, at the very least.

[burnwithawesome]

I'm gonna say 3 is a lie. Because no one's favorite color is yellow.

[cadeuces]

Oh I'm sure it must be someone's favorite color, somewhere. It's so sunny!
A nice goldenrod, perhaps. Like sunflowers and dandelions.
And what might your favorite be?

text; un: piehole

[tartes]

I think I might go. Even if I do it for a stupid reason, I'd still be doing it, right?

But hey, if you need a long-term supplier for the coffee and pastries part of your treatment once everyone gets back, I'd be happy to help. Just. Don't make me dress up like a nurse.

And I think maybe it's the camping one? Except probably not since I think you've told me before about being a field medic. Or maybe I assumed that. I don't know, you seem like a field work type. I'll pick the spider one instead.

[cadeuces]

I suppose there's no arguing with that, no; I'm sure it wouldn't be a stupid reason to go along.
I want to be able to keep an eye out for everyone, myself, and see what the new city has to offer by way of knowledge and history.
Call it a bit of a pet project with some friends, here.

I currently get my baked goods from a friend every few days, but I would love to feature yours, as well!
I don't think anyone could turn down one of your pies, Ned. 😊 ♥
I'll try to resist the urge to request a costume. You would have the legs for those little skirts, after all.

( Angela let the poor man live, god. )

It was a good save, and you're correct that I was a field medic!
Unfortunately 1 & 2 go hand-in-hand; I have spent far more time away from my home than in it, but that also included catching camel spiders to keep the soldiers in line and earn a bit of their respect so they'd listen when I gave medical directions. 😉

Will I get to choose, now?

text

[extalon]

So you are going on that trip, huh?

[He wants to go, but honestly, every time something has happened here involving the natives of the universe, it has turned out badly. At least in his experience. Maybe that's more reason for him to go.]

For the game, I want to say spider-catching competition, because I've never heard of that.

[cadeuces]

Someone has to keep an eye out for everyone going, after all.
And I have to admit, the technology intrigues me. 😉
Were you thinking of it, or do you think you'll stay back to man the clinic?
It sounds like there are other healers around willing to make themselves available, at least, so there's no real obligation, if you're interested.

( She gets it and feels much the same way; she wants to ensure everyone is safe for that reason, and her curiosity gets the best of her, in the end. It's probably no surprise at this point. )

You never saw the bit about camel spiders some decades ago, with the American soldiers in Afghanistan?
They were quite obsessed with them. It was a solid bet.
I had hundreds of confiscated cigarettes by the time I was done. ♥
You'll have to guess again, that one was true!

text;

[fatestaydead]

A clinic? That's yours'?

If you need any help there, let me know. I was a doctor back home, but I haven't been able to do much with it here. Except patching up a few bumps and bruises here and there. It's not nearly as exciting as working in an actual hospital/clinic setting.

[cadeuces]

It is indeed!
And the more hands available, the merrier; though I can't promise it's exactly a formal clinic, either.
I have a workshop in the back to assist with prosthetics and cybernetics, which is a fair enough demand here, and it's as "homey" as possible.
I wanted it to be comfortable instead of clinical.

There are enough people here wary of care with the Prismals or outright afraid of hospitals.
It was the least I could do in its design.
May I ask what your specialties are, in case we need to forward anyone to one another?
And let me know what days or hours you would like to be present.
I often stay the mornings and my partner the afternoons, with contact information for all hours otherwise.

( ooc: hi! if you'd like her to be on the official roster from the business page, please feel free to fill out the form on the business post— and you can make a toplevel on the permanent log linked on the page if you'd like, over here, for medical catch-all things. ♥ it's cool if not, as well! just tossing the relevant links ur way if so. )

text;

[bundai]

[ what a sensible post. Barnaby reads and rereads it, just to make sure that he's understood the essentials. ]

Firstly, thank you for your time and effort.
It's heartening to know that import-run clinics are an option here.

If you don't mind, I'd like to ask— are you required to work in conjunction with the Prismals when establishing your own business, or are you given autonomy?

[ obviously a sensible pragmatist, this one. note that he doesn't even participate in the icebreaking game??? tut tut, Barnaby. ]

[cadeuces]

( Thank you, thank you, she'd take a bow if she knew he regarded it as such. )

Please; it's the least I could do.
It isn't as though we're given much else to do here. I might as well put my skills to use.

And I don't mind in the least!
I did have to apply for a business license with the Prismals, but they were more than happy to help me find a brand new development to purchase out and offered a list of contractors for any work I'd like to have done additionally for a low price.
They seem plenty willing to encourage or elongated stays, happy to see us settling.
But it was otherwise solely at my discretion and they weren't too concerned with the nature of my business or credentials, as they already vetted me in my work with the rescue parties.

I hope that has helped!
Were you interested in opening a business, yourself?

( She'll get u yet Mr. Barnaby Brooks Jr. )

UN: AllMight

[foriamhere]

Going out on a limb and saying it's #3

[because he's late to the party and can see the other responses :|]

[cadeuces]

That's unfair!
You already know my favorite color; I wear it often. 😉
I'll have to give you a harder set to choose from, but first, it's your turn.

( Toshi pls!!! u ain't slick. )

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[divaricate]

That's a great name for a clinic here, got to say,

2 and 3 are true, 1 is not?

[cadeuces]

Haha, thank you!
It felt appropriate. 😊 If a bit silly.
But maybe that makes it a little more welcoming.

Unfortunately, 1 & 2 are a set!
I have absolutely won a spider-catching competition in the desert, held against the local militia.
I was camped in a ridge with other medical volunteers just in time for the migratory season.