audio; un: loveless

[limbical]

I'd meant to do this before, but honestly last month was a bit of mess. So, here we are, the stakes lower and less obnoxious felines involved.

Clinic update: I am, ideally, looking to work with Kaveh in arranging an actual building instead of the shoddy apartment I have myself set up in. I doubt that'll be complete anytime soon, but suffice it to say the clinic is still in operation as-is until further notice.

It's been brought to my attention a few times, but in light of our many incidents here, I will be arranging classes for proper first aid. I will be doing this on each weekend unless a medical emergency arrives. Hopefully that'll ensure the lot of you know how to better set a bone or a papercut, hm? Let me know if you intend on participating.

Lastly, and less important but... we'll say it's a bit of curiosity: I'd like for you to share your favorite poem. I don't really care about genre, just share it here. Thanks.

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[limbical]

I do. What of it?

[cranekin]

As you know, there are many of us here who are not human.

(He really dislikes talking about his own vulnerabilities but it isn't just him he has to think about here,)

The injury I experienced... it wasn't human in nature but it was still on my body. Back home, there are certain requirements and magic. I want to see... if it's the same here. If it's no good, I'd rather not waste anyone's time or supplies again.

[limbical]

...I see.

[There's a pause as Daan considers his options, then lets out a sigh.]

Bear in mind that my magic can have a side-effect. That, and it's weaker here than it was back in my world, as I'm sure you know. But, if you wanted to test it, I'm not opposed.

[cranekin]

(Not that he can see but he's nodding in agreement,)

It's best to try now while the damage can be repaired.

(With the seeds from the cabinet. There's no telling if they'll also work in the future for other injuries.)

But what side effects can one expect?

[limbical]

Most of the magic I cast is power I gained by having an affinity with the Goddess of Love and Fertility of my world. Suffice it to say, sometimes there is... an affect that can last a few minutes. You might feel flustered. Or you just might feel warm. Maybe you'll feel whatever love means to you.

Or you might not feel any different at all, really. Its effects are varied, such is Sylvian's whims.

[cranekin]

Love...

(Oh, that makes him think for a moment. What it means for him? He's never really thought about it. In fact, he makes a point to not think about it more than he needs to. Knowing himself, it would be...)

How embarrassing.

(Letting a loud sigh that now sounds almost... annoyed,)

When you're free, then.

(They can experiment.)

[limbical]

Hey, how do you think I feel?

[Daan sighs.]

I don't have a patient right now. You can meet at my clinic.

[shoots a ping to show where he's at!]

[cranekin]

(Oh, he didn't expect an invitation so soon.)

I see. Give me a moment and I can come.

(He'll have to............. inflict some injury and grab some seeds, you know? )

[limbical]

Works for me.

Name's Daan, by the way. You?

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[cranekin]

(Oh, right, their names are just aliases on this network, aren't they?)

... Tsurumaru. I'll see you soon, Daan.

(Well, Daan-sensei or Dr. Daan but you know. Translations. It will, in fact, take Tsurumaru awhile to arrive, though. He has to go to the garden and revisit that funny little tea party again to trigger the same reaction as last time.

When he finally arrives, he keeps his hood up over his head to hide some of the injuries forming on his face now. At least this time he knows how to fix this so there's less anxiety and concern. Still, as someone quite proud of his appearance and who also dislikes making others worry, he prefers to not be seen like this. When he arrives, he will? knock? ring the doorbell? announce his presence?)

Yo, doctor.

(Is Daan even a real doctor. He doesn't know. Close enough.)

[limbical]

[The [insert announcement of presence here] is noticed easily enough for Daan to approach the door swiftly, having expected the visitation. He opens the door, giving a polite nod.]

Tsurumaru, right?

Come in. I made one of the rooms into an examination room, so we can go there.

[The apartment has clearly been rearranged to appear more like a doctor's office in some capacity, the main living room with more of a "waiting room" vibe that just happens to have a kitchen with it.]

[cranekin]

(Even if it is more like a doctor's office than a home, he's going to make himself right at home. No amount of furniture arrangement can hide what this really is from him. At the entrance, he looks over to see if he should kick off his shoes but he still keeps his hood up as he enters,)

Sorry for bothering you~

(It's just a greeting. Another way to thank someone for the invitation.)

Eh, it really is just an apartment... (Looking around,) Do you sleep here?

(It feels so much like a place of work, he can't imagine being able to relax here.)

[limbical]

No bother at all. Make yourself comfortable.

[Daan tilts his head.]

I do. It's convenient for me. I have a separate bedroom apart from the office and examination room. But you're not here to remark upon my apartment now, are you?

Tell me a bit more about what's going on with you.