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Post by Suyoi on Nov 5, 2012 23:11:26 GMT -8
Dr. Victor was beginning to regret leaving the conversation of an eight year old for this. "Alex, please, sit down. You're rambling, your heart is probably racing and your teeth can be fixed if you stop flapping your jaw." He adjusted his shirt, tugging it over his waist a little too forcefully to be happenstance. "Thank you, though. I appreciate you remembering about my query. The difficulties between that man Ashley and myself are really none of your concern; to put it bluntly I have no beef with him and it is all just in his little head. Now, for me to ask, have you spoken with Ione about your tone yesterday? I'm sure you signed up to get out of the building, but she deserves some measure of reply from you. I don't know what your intentions were, and frankly, I'm not too concerned myself. However, you have to understand we can't let things get to everyone. If we are at each others' throats, we might as well all jump off the building." He waved his hand a few times, the wrist making it flop around like a dead limb. "But enough about that. We all have important sides to our personality which people may not accept. And I assure you, it is best to remain off specific subjects. Think of this as if you were dating everyone here, okay? Avoid subjects like religion, politics, and ex-lovers and you should be fine." He offered up a dry chuckle. "Anyways, Alex, I'm glad you are back. Regardless as to what may come of you and Ione, I think you are a very valuable person to the group. You have such vim and vigor, it is refreshing to partake of your company. I think I have a few pills I can spare for your teeth. You just need to eat something first, something of mild substance. Any allergies?" The doctor winked at Dr. Melange with his back turned to the young man. Everyone must pretend to be dating; this is what we call the 'sympathy flirt.' He coughed to cover up a sudden giggle. He returned quickly with the pills. Dr. Victor clapped Alex on the shoulder, reassuringly and offered him a flat smile. "It's just ibuprofen, so... here's two 200mg pills. Remember, eat something first. And, if you see Ione, don't bum rush her like you did me just no, okay?"
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Post by DKender on Nov 5, 2012 23:49:20 GMT -8
When the doctor mentioned Ione, Alex flushed and looked at his feet. He accepted the medicine quietly. "Yessir. But. It's just ... I never meant to raise my voice against a woman! Never! The music was loud, and ..." Alex, if you lie on Holy Saturday, Jesus will cry. "Uh. That’s not it, actually. Ione thinks I'm a Lamanite. How can I be nice to somebody who thinks this is a curse?" Alex pointed to his face. He loved his face! "Mormons hate me and every person in my tribes, and it's kinda hard to just ignore that." He petulantly crossed his arms. "But thanks for the medicine. I got you a sledgehammer at the store, if you need one. Oh, and I'm allergic to bees."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 6, 2012 0:00:10 GMT -8
Dr. Bebe- "Lots of religions have vile stories and rules that not every follower adheres to... Religions for many people are just a culture and a family. I'm certain Ione doesn't earnestly believe you are cursed. Do you think we should kill people who work on Sundays? Give her a chance."
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Post by DKender on Nov 6, 2012 0:22:27 GMT -8
Now, Alex had a headache. "Ahhh. You're right, Dr. Bebe. She never did anything mean." Actually, Ione was cheery, sweet, and smart; she belonged to both FBLA and DECA! "I'm sorry." Dr. Bebe- "You're a real gentleman."
He felt like a jerk, but maybe apologizing - this time sincerely - would alleviate some of that. As he stood to leave, Alex wondered if Ione wore special underw … he pinched himself hard, before he could think too much about that idiotic question.
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 6, 2012 0:31:04 GMT -8
"Alex, just because someone claims a faith doesn't mean they abide by every tenant, okay?" He placed his hands squarely on his hips, watching him walk off. "Well, Dr. Melange, I guess we can't keep science and religion out of people's minds, hmm?"
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 6, 2012 1:07:12 GMT -8
Bebe- "Those issues were sadly confused in this country before, and they certainly will be now. Tell me, if you don't mind, do you have any superstitious convictions that might interfere with our studies?"
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 6, 2012 1:25:05 GMT -8
"I was an ordained priest in the catholic order, but then I took an arrow to the knee." Dr. Victor grinned wickedly. "Oh, no no no, Dr. Melange. I know full well I don't 'fight god' when I bring someone back from the dead. But, you say that with such a smooth attitude, and casually. I take it you have no reservations either?" Dr. Bebe- "Oh of course, to me-"
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Nov 6, 2012 2:39:56 GMT -8
Audible to all those on the first floor, was the sound of the elevator coming to life, and rising, on its own. Dr. Bebe- "That isn't normal!"
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Post by DKender on Nov 6, 2012 9:55:55 GMT -8
Alex was three steps upstairs when he heard the elevator running. He immediately turned and bounded back to the clinic. Unfortunately, Alex failed his "run on the stairs" roll and tripped on his shoelaces. Fortunately, he'd been holding on to the railing, so he suffered no injuries. As he burst into Zaitun, he said, "Guys, the elevator! No way a stationary bike powered that! What's going on? We in trouble?" Could it be an Easter miracle? Or was this another monster at play?
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 6, 2012 11:42:22 GMT -8
"Alex, stay here, please. If we go somewhere we go together, all right? The last thing we need is to be separated. Oh, boy..." Dr. Bebe- "Agreed."
Dr. Victor ran a hand through his hair, shaking his head and closing his eyes. "I gave Columbo a little free-break since he went up and down the stairs a dozen times. Maybe he figured out... well... let us not panic regardless because they may have just simply figured a way to power the elevator. There isn't a great 'look what we can do' ability without social media, is there?" Dr. Bebe- "If Columbo could do that, I'd say he's overqualified to work here." The good doctor adjusted his collar, scuffing his feet absently. He knew full well there were other important things to worry about instead of some phantom elevator or power surge. "It could be something with the electricity, like a last ditch effort in the power surge, Alex. Let's approach it cautiously, just because something might have been in the elevator to begin with. Hmm." Dr. Victor began handing out make-shift bludgeoning weapons: two metal mop handles for him and Dr. Melange, and a rubber mallet for Alex. "Now, stick close and don't wander around; especially on the first floor..." Dr. Bebe got to her feet, took the polearm, and moved after the men with a little cat smile on her face.
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Post by DKender on Nov 6, 2012 12:37:34 GMT -8
Alex accepted the mallet gratefully and did a couple slow test swings to gauge its weight and balance. "If Mr. Death Has A You-Know-What-On made the elevator work, I'm changing my vote," he said. The doctor was right, though - it could just be a freak accident. But he felt anxious nevertheless, especially since so many people were on the upper levels, and the elevator had been ascending. "And if ... somebody screams, do you think we'd hear?" He stood close to Dr. Victor and stared intently at the clinic door.
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 6, 2012 13:27:57 GMT -8
"No worries, Alex. Let's just investigate. And, most likely, no. Depending on where the scream would be originating, I doubt we'd hear it unless it was no more than a few rooms, not floors, away." Dr. Victor would approach the elevator with caution, and then begin a room by room search of the area, as long as everyone stuck close by.
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Nov 6, 2012 14:16:27 GMT -8
The elevator seemed to go up for quite some distance, and then stop, far above them. The room by room search revealed nothing special...
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Post by Suyoi on Nov 6, 2012 22:25:29 GMT -8
"This is irritating. As if there weren't enough pointless distractions, now intermittent electrical surges are going to cause mass chaos. Wondrous, and fantastic." The doctor threw up his hands suddenly, uncaring of the present company. "I swear, if there was something going to happen, it probably all ready has. The moment is lost, much like th-" The doctor didn't finish his sentence. His eyes were narrowed, forehead furrowed, and lips sneered. "Enough of this worthless dribble. I have a list of people to see, things to arrange and theories to test. Alex, go and see which person caused such a disturbing action. Then, tell Seth. They should relay important information."
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Post by DKender on Nov 6, 2012 22:35:22 GMT -8
Alex nodded and saluted the doctor. "On it." And so he bounded up the stairs. Ascending six flights will take him a few minutes.
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