I put my hands on her and open my brain to hers. I see synapses and neural pathways, I show her brain how to fix her injuries. I also see memories- she might see some of mine. I remember that fear. Seeing the Wendys. Knowing I would die at their han…
I've long since stopped giving up on patients just because they're dying- one of the charms of this strange world. "Shh, we won't take her from you." I comfort him while I push up my sleeves and lay my hands on her.
Come on, you can do this, Stitch…
Five years ago I might have grumbled- we've been here for a couple hours and I'm needed already. Now, though, I'm just glad I'm here to help.
"Let's see what he says, then we can decide." I tell him, following.
"What happened to her?" I call out t…
I do it.
I sum up what I learn for Parfait. I don't tell her the medicine I've got her is crap, but I give her the gist. I don't sugar-coat the diagnosis, either. I've got a good bedside manner but I believe in being honest with patients.
"I know…
I give them a warm smile and nod at Jack's introduction.
"I'm sorry. We lost a nurse a while ago and have been short staffed." I explain. "If you'd rather come back another day?"
I don't want to force an exam on someone who isn't comfortable.
I nod at Rinso, barely glancing up from the chart. It's sort of an unofficial rule that pregnancies take priority over non-life-threatening things. I make my way over to the exam room and my stomach growls- I let the kids eat most of the food. Saff …
Between frakking Janco and Tulle, I'm sick of thinking. Feeling. I let Toot take the glass. I don't avoid Tulle's gaze, but I only meet her eyes for a moment, my face mostly masked but I'm sure she can see several emotions on it.
"Well that is thei…
I nod at him. "Flash." I say to the bartender and Toot, giving her my best smile.
"You're late for the show." I tell her, my mind working it out partway through the words that she may be here for me and not the show.
I wink at Amelia- wow, that takes me back!
My brow furrows at mention of Janco. "No, but thanks. She said she'd be back when she was ready. She deserves the time off." I reply.
I call it protein pudding- it's a sort of meal replacement that was supposed to be a drink but it's slightly less horrible in a thicker consistency.
I give Sapphire a look- like I'm not going to force her but I'd really prefer she ate something.
Tulle brought the audience members up on the stage. Of course they loved it- but that's not flash. That's how fights get started, or chaos, or any other manner of things that are not good for business. It happened when I danced and someone pulled a …
"Yeah, I know. He asked me to back him at the council." I reply. "You need to eat, too- you won't be able to take care of them if you starve yourself."
Gosh, when did I become her mother? I smile to myself, not disliking the thought.
"I missed you, too, sweetie." I reply. "I think he's ok. He's working on the filtration systems. Don't tell anyone about him?" The question I barely whisper, my face serious, but not angry or pained.
"Yeah." I reply. I can't draw, but I know the feeling of cheapness you get from taking money for things.
This girl could be in my show- she's beautiful. If she's halfway decent at frakking I could make a big pile of jingle with her... Still- I don'…
I look over at Amelia and smile at her warmly, trying not to pull my hair out of her hands
I lay my head back down- not wanting to wake Sunkist or Sapphire. I will need to get her some food, but for right now it's nice to just relax.
It doesn't l…
I level a smoldering look at her. "What don't I do?" One of my eyebrows quirks up. "I run the show out of Chef's." I elaborate. "What about you?" I ask casually- not trying to pry, just curious.
I roll my eyes at her, though it's probably dark enough she doesn't see. Why can't she just be a kid for even a second?
I feel a little better with Amelia next to me. A bed full of kids- what more could I ask for? I miss Metro, but it's a dull ache…
"No, silly." I answer. "Are you coming over here or not? I got off a doub... trip... a long ass shift a few hours ago and I'm not done sleeping. In or out?"
I want to ask where their parents are, but I know it's a sore subject. "I'm glad you're here." I tell her in that space between waking and dreaming. I smile at her, "I missed you."
Everyone talks about me? I mean, I've interacted with a lot of people on this ship- helped as many as I could- but I wonder what they say. I laugh when she says I'm not hard to find.
"That's awful nice of you." I tell her with the tiniest mocking t…
Lucky, phoenix, restless & facade
I stare at the paper- surprised she's seen through me so easily. I keep my face neutral, though I'm sure she knows she's seen the core of me.
"Nice." I tell her, suddenly uncomfortable.
I smile at that. "Why'd she take her stuff out just to come back?" I ask Sapphire quietly, snuggling in closer to Sunkist. I pat the bed behind me- plenty of room for her.