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[doctorly]

[oh, is it the thirty-first already? the feed clicks and it looks like john is somewhere having himself a drink.]

You know, can't say I really expected to be spending a birthday here. It happens with war, obviously this time we didn't exactly all volunteer.

[sigh, oh well, he rubs at his neck a little]

So, anyone care to join me for a pint? Or company, I don't mind, I could use some talk that isn't about all of.. well, this.

[ slight gesture to around. he doesn't know what to comment on the people going to their world for resources. feel free to action it up. ]

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[boughtabookstore]

Happy birthday.

I'm afraid I wouldn't be good company.

[doctorly]

Thanks.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that, you've been pleasant company. But I can understand if you're busy.

[boughtabookstore]

I'm not busy.

But fair warning that I'm not an amusing person is in order.

[doctorly]

No complaints, any company would be appreciated.

to action!

[boughtabookstore]

Then I may come over for a little bit.

[ Did she figure out where he was from the background of his video? ... Yes, it looks like she did. However she found out, she shows up in not too long, casually dressed and - carrying something wrapped that she holds out to him? ]

Happy birthday.

[doctorly]

[John sits up straighter when he sees her, may have tried to tidy himself up a bit before she arrived and.. she's looking nice wow, course he always thought she was beautiful. (pretty doesn't exactly seem fitting enough..)

he glances quickly to the wrapped item, carefully extending his hand out to take it. huh..]

Ah, thanks. Appreciate it. This for me?

[boughtabookstore]

[ All of which she seems totally oblivious to, except for to hand him the package and sit down as she raises her hand to order a drink. ]

For you, yes. A thank you and happy birthday gift. [ it is a copy of Shakespeare's comedies, looking almost antique. ]

[doctorly]

Thank you? Oh, it's no problem really but, thanks. I appreciate it.

[he gives it a look over, placing it beside him with a sort of happy smile before back to her.] Learn anything interesting lately?

[boughtabookstore]

You've proved yourself a great help here. The appreciation is deserved.

[ a shrug. ] Not much. Getting actual information is like pulling teeth here. Still. We'll see.

[doctorly]

[that gets a bit wider smile out of him] Just doing what I can.

If anyone can get information it'll definitely be you, hopefully the Initiative will be willing to tell us more.

[boughtabookstore]

Not everyone has been willing to do that.

[ an amused but appreciative glance. ] Thank you for the vote of confidence. I do hope to be able to find out more.

[doctorly]

Suppose that is true.

[straightens a little] I only mean what I say, everyone can see it. Something tells me we won't have to wait for long though after that last message.

[boughtabookstore]

[ She's quiet for a moment at that. ] No. I don't suppose we will.

I hope they'll allow you to put your talents to better use than fighting.

[doctorly]

Being a former Army doctor gives you that advantage, so I'll do my best to help out while on the battlefield. That's a promise.

[after these weeks and months of training and knowing people, well.. he doesn't think he can allow himself to let anyone fall, even if he doesn't know them. part of being a solider.]

[boughtabookstore]

I'm glad. It would be a waste, otherwise. [ him a killer, she doesn't say out loud, and takes a drink. ]

What have you been doing with your birthday, so far?

[doctorly]

[he doesn't entirely see it that way, but they do need more trusted doctors. so he'll do what he can.]

So far? Couple of chats with mates with a pint here and there. Not entirely different from home.

[boughtabookstore]

Well, at least it hasn't ruined that for you. I'm glad.

[ pauuse. she's not the greatest at small talk, really. ]

And - the clinic is going well?

[doctorly]

No, that it hasn't.

[and he's pleased by that!]

That's right, I'm starting to get really use to the updated technology here. And the Initiative haven't exactly kicked us out for what we're doing which is good.

[boughtabookstore]

If they tried to kick you out, I think they'd find they had a problem on their hands. [ a problem named Roslyn Small. ]

The updated technology sounds interesting. I'd like to take a closer look sometime.

[doctorly]

I'm sure they would. [except he's thinking few upset recruits.]

You're free to, I may be able to show you and tell what some do but anything further you'd have to ask one of the Initiative helpers.

[boughtabookstore]

Excellent, thank you. I appreciate it a lot.

[ and then a slightly awkward silence. She takes a drink to cover it up. Conversations... how do they work? ]

[doctorly]

[don't worry, he's got this.]

Anything from home you can tell me about? Things you liked to do, any hobbies..

[boughtabookstore]

[ oh good. ]

Hobbies? [ a blank pause, like she's trying to remember what that is. ] I fish. Sometimes.

And cross stitch.

[doctorly]

Fishing? Never really tried to fish, doubt I'd be any good.

[he probably couldn't be that patient]

Made anything with cross stitch?

[boughtabookstore]

It's fairly simple. That's the joy of it, really. [ beat. She shrugs. ] I had a stressful job.

Nothing since coming here. Or for a while before coming here.