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[limbical]

I'd like to keep this as efficient as possible, so I don't plan on talking your ear off.

Call me Daan. I'm a doctor. That should about cover all you need to know about me.

So, first question: is there already a clinic arranged by someone here? Have there been any injuries on top of there being a willing killer out there? Illnesses or whatever else. I can probably help you, even a little.

Second question: who has been here since the start of this whole mess of being trapped in a part of this city? Ideally, I'd like someone who can be informative, but I'm not overly picky.

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[miyagimagic]

[ There's something about Daniel that actually seems glad that Daan is willing to accept this much in return. Not even just because he owes Daan, but-- it's nice to have a plan of something to do in this place that doesn't just involve feeling pain and making his thoughts run into circles about what happened. ]

I will do my best.

[ You know, re: the resting. Daniel isn't exactly a rest type, after all, but he knows he has to take it seriously here. He can't afford to forever be injured in this place. ]

You can send me a message when you have to come over for a check up. I will let you know my apartment number.

[limbical]

Sounds like a plan, then. I'll arrange something of a care package in the meanwhile. [it's medicine]

Do you need help to your apartment? I realize it's a bit demanding to have you move so much right now.

[miyagimagic]

[ He could make a joke about how he suddenly feels so old, being treated this way.

But-- he can't. Not even because he can only talk through his phone. No, it's instead that he's way too touched by Daan's sheer commitment to the health of someone he's only just met. ]

Are you sure you have time for that right now?

[ It doesn't seem like an outright rejection of the idea - if anything, Daniel looks a touch awkward, like he might be worried about intruding here. ]

I am sure a lot more people must have contacted you after your message.

[limbical]

Oh, sure, I've had a few patients reach out, but my time is with you at the moment. Any other meetings I have aren't particularly urgent.

It's no trouble, and you don't need to worry about things like saving face or pride with me; we're mortal men, and sometimes we need help. That's what I'm here for. Besides, you're gonna pay me back with good food, which is a relief because I'm kind of a shit cook if I'm going to be honest with you.

[miyagimagic]

[ ... ]

You really are better at convincing than you are at cooking then.

[ After staring at Daan for a moment, it's those words that come forth from Daniel's phone after he types them out on it.

And honestly - it is probably for the better if Daan walks him home, just given the way Daniel stands up so shakily from where he was sitting, having to rest one hand on the back of the chair once he's standing to keep him upright.

Which leaves the other one to type on his phone. It's a delicate balance, but he manages for now. ]

And it is not about saving face.

[ Another pause, and then, a slightly reluctant expression on his face: ]

Alright, maybe it is. A little. But I also just don't want to take advantage of your kindness. [ Which, to be fair, is the main reason he was hesitating just earlier, rather than mostly personal pride. ]

[limbical]

[He smiles crookedly and bows his head slightly.] You're considerate, but it's not taking advantage of if I'm readily providing my aid. Trust me when I say I don't do much I'm not already willing to do.

[Daan offers his arm. While he does really just look like he's kind of a beanpole, Daan was a field medic; suffice it to say, he's a fairly fit man able to provide a bit of his strength to support his patient.]

Let's get you back to your apartment so you can rest, then.

that's a wrap! c:

[miyagimagic]

[ It probably helps that Daniel isn't exactly the biggest guy around either. Maybe not quite as lanky as Daan, but-- well, Daniel did catch up on his growth spurt a little compared to when he was a teenager, but he's definitely still smaller in build than most other men he knows.

The combination of that fact and Daan's experience with this sort of thing makes that he'll probably be able to help support Daniel well enough when the man moves to take Daan's arm, at least not seeming shy about the physical contact.

He seems able to still mostly support himself too, which helps. There's an occasional wince in his step or movements, but nothing too severe with the help he's getting here.

He gives the other a faint smile as he makes sure to at least say: ]

Thanks.

[ Before he allows the other to help him back home. ]