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Post by Suyoi on Nov 24, 2012 23:37:55 GMT -8
Dr. Victor seemed to pause. His eyes cast low to the floor, face lost a little color. Something seemed to settle on him, like a lost memory perhaps. "Better handle? I... I wonder sometimes if you can read my mind. I feel this change in me almost every day. Here, at the end of the world, there isn't much to do but reflect. But I'm sick and tired of being reminded of every mistake I made as a son, a brother, a teacher, a friend, a lover... It's all that seems to flood into me, every moment I'm not insulting someone, my past assaults me." He shrugged, glancing at the darkness behind the barricade. "I'm just trying to deal with it all at once, I suppose, so 'on the knife' is accurate. I think I may have a lot of sins to answer for. I might also have a lot of pointless anxiety about it all. Guilt is not something I ever thought I'd have time for." He chuckled sourly. "One night, I'll probably tell you a story about a girl I knew several years ago. And if I can get to the end of it and you still want to talk to me, I'll consider myself repented."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 24, 2012 23:46:21 GMT -8
Thierry looked at him tenderly and walked closer. He smiled. Thierry- "I look forward to it." Columbo burst upon the scene like a ton of bricks. Columbo- "Holy sheet, man! Thierry, I am so glad you were on the first floor. There's an army of zombies coming and someone out there needs help! Jonah went out alone!" Thierry grabbed his club and ran. Thierry- "See you soon, gents!"
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 24, 2012 23:59:11 GMT -8
Dr. Victor shook his head, reaching for the trusted maglite. "Well, jesus, you going to leave me to run after you in these shoes, Thierry?" Dr. Victor thought about what change he could do, and the thought of near death experiences seemed to change him a lot. He remembered someone saying he should change the way he writes, for that would promote subconscious change. He was pretty sure the secretary was just trying to get him to write neater. No way you can change your mind just because you change the way you write. Bashing zombies, though, certainly wasn't something he was vastly experienced in, but any man who's crazy enough to run headlong into some suicidal mission... Damn it, Jonah, you should have come.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 25, 2012 0:07:11 GMT -8
Columbo came with Doc V as far as the alley, both way behind Thierry (see the streets). He used the radio. Columbo- "Roof guy! Get more backup, damn you!"
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 25, 2012 3:14:08 GMT -8
Dr. Victor was pulled into the clinic by Thierry, still a little disoriented. The weariness was marred on his face as he still clutched his bleeding arm against his chest. He caught a glimpse of Dr. Melange, or rather her distinctive footfalls first followed by her ample bosom. Attention was brought back to Sharma, however, as he now occupied the stretcher. As his arm fell down to his side, he swiftly strode to Sharma’s side, surprised he didn’t have to move Jonah or Columbo out of the way. He tried not to touch the older man and attempted verbal communication first as long as he was out of other physical distress. The rubber gloves all but appeared upon his hands. Sometimes, even the doctor was surprised how smooth his voice transitioned once he was fully in work. By time Patti arrived downstairs, the streets were secure. She stood out of the way as everyone hustled in. She just barely recognized Sharma, he looked so beaten and worn. If he made it, he was going to have a hell of a story to tell. She hovered at the periphery in case she could be of help. To be honest, she wasn't sure she could have been very effective with the hammer the way her elbow was throbbing. The room quickly got a bit crowded, with Thierry, Columbo, Kerry, and Patti sitting or pacing nearby, corralled to the side by Dr. Bebe. Only Seth was allowed very close by as Dr. Victor began the examination. Melange stepped out to get people the word, all the fighters needed to check in for at least brief examinations.“Sharma, I’m Doctor Victor. Is everything all right? I’m going to have to ask a question which may seem out of place… What is your least favorite vegetable?” Sharma- "I don't like eggplantsh. Sure, the zarmbie test. *siiigh*"
Dr. Victor began the basics of injury trauma, checking pulses, respirations, wounds or bleeding, and then working towards more inward disruptions, heart, lungs, et al. He allowed others to speak once he was sure things would not degrade in terms of his condition further. Sharma was severely winded and overworked. His legs would probably be stiff to near uselessness for a week. He was beaten and scratched. Most of the blood wasn't his own and wasn't very fresh.“All right, guys. Let him have a breath and some water. Columbo, get something from the kitchen, please. Sharma, you are a lucky man tonight…” Sharma- "Nobardy got h-hart trying to shave me?"
Seth- "No, everyone's fine, just a few scratches. We were very lucky. When you're ready, can you tell us what happened?"
Sharma- "Ben dere's less beeple in here. Dank you."
Seth- "Alright folks, this is important. If you can please leave, I'll let you know what we find out."
Dr. bebe- "You heard the president! It's OK. It looks like your friend is going to be fine. Why don't you all rest in the restaurant lobby, through those doors? Same with you brave fighters. I'll come out with you and clean up your owies, OK?"
Thierry- "Sharma! We love you no matter what. I'll see you soon." The onlookers and scratched up fighters are hustled out to a darkened restaurant lobby, which they help to light with the sources at hand, before settling in to wait. Only Doc Vic, Seth, and Sharma remained.Seth- "You can say whatever you like, take your time."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 25, 2012 3:15:17 GMT -8
Sharma- "Bere do I begin? Gard. It bas awrful. Vee wurr shtupid. Maybe if vee warr just ... Maybe alone vee could harve done it, at leasht shome of us, gart betveen crowds. It's like... Dey didn't habe to be farsht. Dere's just so many. The ones close move, the ones far react, and vy de time you carm by dey're ready for you. All the vays out of tarn are blarked. Doo many zarmbies, bee didn't habe dime to get de bikes obar de tarps of cars. De Aurora bridge had gard darmed ghosts. Vee larst de bikes... The bags... Vee finally gart obertaken by zarmbies ben drying Eastlake. They. Hrm. They killed Jaclyn quickly. I gabe up. I yelled to Erdy and Quentin to go on widout me. I don't know if dey're alive or not. I hid in a building and didn't look bark. I vinally got de narve to dry to make it bark dis marning. It dook larnger dan I exshpected." He let himself relax and shrank like an old man can.
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 25, 2012 23:14:10 GMT -8
Dr. Victor began to initiate an IV, taking the time Sharma was at his most un-shrunken to perform such a feat. Being dehydrated caused the first two attempts to infiltrate quickly. Finally, the third attempt on the second arm worked. He hung to bolus of saline from the retractable arm on the stretcher. The twinge of guilt made his face wince at the thought of his own abuse of medical supplies for his intoxication. He hadn't done that since college and it was too precious. "Sharma, you're in pretty good shape for an event like that. I'm going to give you something to help your muscles relax, but you're going to have to be here for at least a week. I'll make sure you get plenty of rest in the meantime. No allergies to medication, correct?" Dr. Victor tensed his fist momentarily, going and getting up to grab the IV medications he mentioned. Motioning with his head out of sight of his patient towards Seth, he spoke in a hushed voice. "Seth, I'm going to bandage my arm over here. That gives you about... seven minutes to say what you need. I'm sure after this his sleep won't come easily. I'm going to give him something for that, though. In this case, I don't think it's a terrible act." He attached the line into the IV but held the clamp on the bag, containing a watery yellow fluid medication. Dr. Victor struggled with his shirt, annoyed at the thing far more than he would have thought possible. "Better make that about eight." He sighed, eventually removing the garment to make the second shirtless man in the room.
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Nov 25, 2012 23:26:09 GMT -8
Seth nodded, and sat by Sharma, talking quietly.
Seth- "I'm sorry, that's terrible... So Jaclyn is... and Quentin and Eddy may still be out there, but that was a while ago? The bikes and guns are gone, and all the ways out of town you looked for were blocked? I just want to make sure."
Sharma- "Yesh yesh. I carnt think about it. I'm going crazy."
Seth- "We'll you're safe now, we'll have Kerry come by when you're feeling better to talk to you. She's very good at making people feel better. Do you need anything right now besides sleep?"
Sharma- "Ehh.. no. No... Dank you." He made that little whimpery face. Seth nodded to him, and stood, moving behind the screen where Dr. Victor bandaged himself. He spoke very quietly. Seth- "I could interrogate him on every way out of town they tried, but I'm going out there myself tomorrow and might as well look for myself. I don't want to bother him any more than I already have. Is there anything you need from me?"
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 25, 2012 23:36:01 GMT -8
Dr. Victor finished relatively quickly, but seemed to be fiddling with the cloth tape over his arm. He cast a sideways glance at Seth as he spoke. "No. Yes... well... You're going out tomorrow. Can you scout for something? I'm sure it has all ready been pilfered and I don't want... look, if you see it, just note where it is. Look for an ambulance. That's it. If you can remember where it is, we can get some stronger drugs without the risk of the hospitals. And Seth, I know I don't have to tell you to be careful, correct?" Seth- "Ambulance, check. Yeah I never thought of it, but vehicles are pretty much landmarks now, aren't they?"
He moved and took one last temperature from Sharma's forehead while his wounded hand unstopped the drugs. "Okay, Sharma, this is going to make you a little drowsy, but you won't even hear me finish this sentence so I can say I'm an elephant and you won't respond- okay." Dr. Victor turned around quickly, his eyes oddly steeled against the fear he succumbed to earlier. "He's going to be fine. I... I regret what I said about the guys who left, now. I'm not one to regret anything, but... I regret that. Seth, you be careful, okay?" The good doctor pulled one of the comfortable seats over. and sat down, wincing as his forearm grazed the chair arm. Seth- "You thought they might have been right to leave before? I don't know, no one knew... I don't think you need to regret that. I can't imagine there's no possible way for anyone to get out of this city. I don't feel hopeful about the routes north, but that's just one way to go. I will be careful though, doc. Don't worry."
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 26, 2012 0:00:01 GMT -8
"You know, Seth, I don't think the name of the game is 'second guessing' right now. I have a lot of, for lack of a better term, shit in my past to confront. And I don't know your story, either, but you're significantly younger so... no, I won't discredit you based on age. But, trust me, there are plenty of things that have gone wrong for everyone over the last five days and nights. The fact that we're still here having this conversation should be merit enough to your skills... all our skills." He winced, trying to pull on his shirt. His tone was serious but his face had an odd jovial color. "You will safe more people than probably anyone else here. Except if they come down with chicken pox. Then I'm the hero and you can be the number two."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Nov 26, 2012 0:11:16 GMT -8
Seth- "Haha, will do doc. I'm sure you're gonna have your work cut out for you too. I just gotta go ride a bike and snap some photos, no big deal, this sort of stuff takes a lot of smarts and hard work." He put his hands on his hips and looked thoughtful for a moment."If you need anything, you just give me a holler or send someone. I think my nap was pretty well ruined so I might as well go find something to do. Hey when you ever get a drop of spare time in the future, we should do something. You're a fun guy. Maybe get a drink or play a game or somethin'. Well, I'll get out of your hair now..."
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 26, 2012 0:24:08 GMT -8
Dr. Victor smiled warmly after the exchange, buttoning his shirt slowly. Something made him squint with a peculiar look on his face at Seth, but he quickly shook it out. "I guess that is because you've the busiest schedule at present. Why don't you just stop by after the ride; well, after all the pressing information is done and all the people who need to be informed are informed and all the other questions and problems and concerns that have arose in your absence... I see your problem. But, I guess the president doesn't get to declare his own free time too often. In any event, I'm sure I'll look you up at least to give you updates and ask questions and bring up problems and concerns." He chuckled a bit, finishing his shirt and moving to the doorway. "Seth, you're all right. Just remember you have the right to shut all this shit out for a night or two, as well. God knows we might need another moral boosting party, less alcohol of course, but something to aid in getting everyone in better spirits." "Hey, not to jump on the bandwagon for monopolizing your time or anything, but... you sent Thierry out on a few missions. Like, recon missions or something. I'm not cut out for the whole 'charm' thing, but, the others at the UWMRC have been treating a lot of people and sending them out. I think I can get one of the doctors to help look out for Quentin and Eddie. Maybe do some social networking and all that... to help people find other people. It sounds a little far fetched but you never know, right?"
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Nov 26, 2012 0:47:38 GMT -8
Seth- "Hey good idea. Maybe once Sharma is feeling better we can have another bash. Wasn't that great last time? When I get back tomorrow we can have a meeting and I'll run over what we found out, but you're right, it could use a little cheer too. I'll see if Chantelle could whip up some hors d'oeuvres or whatever. --And about the networking, that sounds like a good idea. We were talking at the council about making flyers, with everyone who's looking for someone, and who they're looking for, and distributing them, and posting them around town. Good ideas all around, let's talk more about that tomorrow.
Well, good night man." He clapped the doctor on the shoulder friendfully and moved out to the lobby where the waiting gawkers and friends anticipated him.
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 26, 2012 1:04:45 GMT -8
Dr. Victor stepped out into the room, motioning Columbo and Thierry into the doorway. "He's going to sleep for a while, but I guess it can't be cause for any alarm. I'll sleep over here so no worries on me being too far." Dr. Victor rubbed his shoulder absently, nodding to Thierry. "He's going to be fine. He needs his rest. If anything changes, I'll let you know. One at a time in the room for now. Not because of anything medical, but simply because of space. All right?" He plopped into the comfortable chair that he had used for his conversation with Dr. Melange not too long ago, pulling the other up. He adjusted himself in front of the throng. He peeked an eye open to catch any stragglers lingering around the clinic, almost snarling at their presence if they weren't Columbo, Thierry, or Dr. Melange.
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 26, 2012 1:17:53 GMT -8
Dr. Victor woke at Patti's approach, blinking. He saw Columbo approaching her, which meant Thierry was watching Sharma. He waved the aid away, wincing a bit as he forgot his arm was bandaged. "So, Patti. What can I help you with... elbow hm?" Dr. Victor went into the kitchen, rummaging around. He pulled out a few items; he fetched the sling he had intended for Ash, but knew he'd be better and wouldn't abide by the rules anyways. He also grabbed a few non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen) and a single pain killer. "So, for the long and short, I'm going to put you in a sling to keep you from over-extending your elbow. Take these after eating something. And the one white one is a pain killer, so no drinking or operating heav- okay, new terminology for new situations. No zombie bashing if it can be helped, okay? Hold onto the pain killer until you need it or possibly for sleep. I want you to try and tough this out. An injury like this is best mobilized through rehab, but it's... it's pretty swollen. "I can req some icepacks for you as well, but, again, use sparingly. Okay? I know we have the clinic down the road, but I think things will still get worse far before they get better." He vanished into the kitchen returning with the used gel-pack. "It's not the instant kind, but if you keep it against you skin, it is supposed to keep your strain from becoming uncomfortably hot. It's reusable, and washable, if it starts to stink." He yawned, scratching his back with his uninjured hand. "I think my back might spasm more in that chair than I realized." Dr. Victor mused a bit on his back, turning to look in at the room with Sharma.
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