Bruce Banner | 007 | Voice

[greenisnteasy]

[Backdated to Day 17.]

Well, folks, guess I'm chief of medical now. How's it going? I'm Dr. Bruce Banner, physicist and physician.

I would like to reiterate the request that you fill me in on some basic medical facts. I'm only asking so I can fill in your charts here, so if you're ever half-eaten by a robot bear, I know not to give you penicillin or codeine or the wrong kind of blood. It'll be bad enough being half-eaten without having an adverse reaction to the treatment, you know?

Filling me in on prior medical history would be a plus. Checkup's optional. You can swing by the clinic and fill out a piece of paper with everything on it yourself, or you can reply here. If you don't want to do it, whatever, but you're waiving your right to sue me for malpractice.

If you don't have medical allergies, or don't know your blood type, or don't want to tell me, that's fine. I would like to ask that you just reply to this with your name or a fake name or something witty, just so I can get a headcount. When we first showed up, Phil took a little census, but we've had people go missing and had some new arrivals since then. It feels like it's time for another one.

That's it! If you want to throw rotten vegetables at me, I'll be in the clinic. Thanks for your help.

Comments

[preytosociety]

With an approach like that, you're going to attract a lot of flies.

[She smiles.] And you'll probably need my help.

[greenisnteasy]

[Hey, now. Mina was pretty upset about that whole mess, and Bruce frowns, even though he has to agree that the whole thing could have been handled a little better by everyone.]

That's the idea. Authority is usually a hard sell. [He should know. Really, he couldn't be happier about her offer, and his smile brightens.]

Sure, that'd be great. What're you offering? I could train you in some first aid, but at the moment I think I'm really going to need some office-type help making up files for people. Want to meet me in the clinic?

[preytosociety]

[Lydia and Mina talked it out. Doesn't mean she's disappointed that the lead doctor chose to step down when they'd already lost a medical professional. Bruce couldn't do this on his own and she didn't see anyone else with a medical degree offering to pitch in. He'd have to settle for her.]

Whatever you need. First aid would actually be amazing. I could definitely put that into practical use at home. [She smiles, but her eye may have twitched slightly. God knows it won't take Kobra or Party long to do something stupid and get hurt. Again, in Kobra's case.]

I'll be right over.

[reluctantsword]

[Private]

Wallie Smith here. I suppose I wasn't getting around the medical checkover, whoever was doing it.

[Wallie grins. He wouldn't have minded a pretty girl checking him over, but Bruce's said something now that raises a concern or two for him.]

Look, here's the thing. This sounds crazy, but you'll just have to take my word on it. I have no idea what my medical history is, because until fairly recently... this wasn't my body.

[He gestures to himself, huge and buff and tattooed.]

And other than the fact that the original owner nearly died around the time I moved in -- or maybe he did die and I just got what's left over, it's strange, I don't understand it myself -- I don't know anything about his medical history. He couldn't have had antibiotics, I don't know if he's had any serious injuries although as far as I can tell he's, we're in top physical condition, and I don't know his blood type. I'm a blank slate.

[Wallie's smile is faintly abashed. He knows it's ridiculous. Sometimes the truth is ridiculous.]

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[greenisnteasy]

[Bruce blinks in some surprise. He thought he was chill, but this guy seems so open and relaxed that it makes Bruce's imposed calmness feel even faker in comparison.]

Well. I'll just put you down for no known allergy, and O-negative only. And I'll put a little footnote here about the unexpected bodily possession. That should cover it, you think?

Re: [private]

[reluctantsword]

[Well, that went over slightly better than he'd expected. He gives a short laugh.]

That sounds about right. If you have the equipment for testing, I'm not above finding out my blood type, but biology's not my area of expertise.

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[silvergat]

[ Uuuuh.... ]

How d'you get this thing private?

[private]

[greenisnteasy]

[Bruce switches them over to private.]

Just like this. What can I do you for?

[private]

[silvergat]

Got, uh. Issues. Health n' stuff. An' you said to check in, so...

[hung_garian]

The last doctor was prettier. How do you plan to compensate?

[greenisnteasy]

Shave more diligently, and I could maybe do something with my hair?

I've also acquired some assistants that could work as eye candy.

[manofiron]

You want some help?

[greenisnteasy]

[He could say Lydia already offered, but then he realizes he's just telling one of his favorite people not to come around because one of his other favorite people is already here, and that's dumb when he could have two of his favorite people in one place.]

You know, yeah. It'll probably be pretty boring, and that's what you like to help the most with, right? [He grins.] Come down to the clinic. Lydia's coming down too.

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[primogen_vampirate]

Careful, darling. Some of them might take you up on that rotten vegetables offer.

These people are animals.

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[greenisnteasy]

All people are animals somewhere in there.

People are skittish about two things, generally: authority, and doctors. [Bruce does't really like submitting to either of those himself.]

If you don't tread carefully there, make them feel comfortable, you're just going to scare them off. And scared animals react by attacking.

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[pursuitofcappiness]

I've got a lot of medical history, but I'm not sure you're going to be needing it.

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[greenisnteasy]

[Bruce adjusts his glasses, but nope; he's really seeing this.]

Steve?! When did you get back?

( voice )( evening )

[indiscreet]

I don't mind checking in, Dr. Banner, but I'm not comfortable with an actual medical examination. [ Her voice is young-sounding, fairly pretty, and, though her accent is mostly American, there's very subtle hint of Russian to some of her consonants. ]

I'm sure you understand.

For the sake of your records, my name is Anna Demirovna [ the accent much more apparent when she pronounces the name ]; I was in Chicago in the year 1932 before... you know. All this.

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[greenisnteasy]

That's fine, and I do understand. [He writes down her information, trying not to jostle the wrist communicator.]

Anything else you want to tell me? Medical history?

[porcelainpride]

...we can sue people here?

[greenisnteasy]

Nope, which is sort of the point. Not telling me anything is going to hurt you first and foremost if anything ever comes up.

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[afallenstar]

I don't exactly have a medical history, have no allergies, and I'm not so sure if my blood would even be compatible with anyone else around here. I know this isn't very helpful, but I thought I should at least let you know what the situation is. I'd also appreciate it if you kept this to yourself.

[ Her pause is awkward, and when she continues it's a bit quieter. ]

Listen, I spoke to Mina but since she's not involved with this any more, I'll tell you too. If....you're ever at a loss with someone, they're injured beyond your capabilities or sick and can't be made better, let me know. I can help.

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[greenisnteasy]

[Bruce hesitates, pen in hand. He knows he isn't about to make any kind of specific notes about someone's... specialness. Maybe he'll code this on as '911.']

No problem. I believe in patient confidentiality, especially here. What's your name?

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[beenunmade]

[ Clint has made his place on a desk, keeping himself balanced as he lifted himself up off the desk and putting his weight on his arms. He'd been like that for about thirty minutes and his arms were not shaking yet. ]

Does bein' 'brainwashed' continuously count as a medical condition, Freckles? [ He smirked a bit. ] Or bein' insanely attractive?

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[greenisnteasy]

The first one, yes. The second one sounds like something more prone to bother other people.

[He smirks up from his stacks of papers.]