four; video

[bloodspeaker]

[There's been a tremendous spike in patients recently, and the influx is only worsening as the days pass. The clinic doesn't have a robust staff as it is, so Adrasteius--and probably anyone else on the roster--is more than a little overworked. His expression over the feed is harried, haggard, and more than a little frustrated. Normally, diseases wither into nothing under the influence of the Light, but this illness has proved alarmingly resistant. He can treat the symptoms well enough, but the sickness itself keeps surviving. It would drive him to drink, if he even had time.]

This situation is getting out of hand. If you're still able, and you have the skill, the clinic needs you. I don't just mean healing skill, either--we need people to run supplies, prepare food, organize files, maintain records, all that sort of thing. Just tell me what you're able to do and I'll find you a place.

[Adrasteius runs a hand over his tired face, but his eyes are as bright and steady as ever. They might be bogged down, but he's damn sure not going to turn anyone away--not until taking in more people becomes unsafe.]

And if you think whatever this damn thing is has gotten hold of you, come see us. Not just because we aren't the Initiative--but because even their hospital is probably overflowing. We're busy, but we've still got clean beds and I'm still going to take care of you. I can't eliminate the disease, but I can mitigate whatever pain you're feeling, at least.

Comments

[whatsupcroc]

yes, for people not in elsewhere already. good luck!

( sir pottymouth )

[bloodspeaker]

[He can't even attribute the profanity to stress; he just talks this way.]

We're going to need more than luck.

[whatsupcroc]

there's always loki. but either way, luck is something to start with. along with hope and all the rest, the stuff you're relying on in asking people to help.

so good luck, and good everything else.

[bloodspeaker]

Always--what? [he shakes his head.] I'm mostly relying on a willingness to work.

[whatsupcroc]

that's a faith thing. not like, god or gods faith, i don't care about that stuff. faith in people. and hope that people are thinking like that, and that they'll help. so yeah!

[bloodspeaker]

I suppose so. [FURTHER SQUINTING.] You're awfully upbeat. Are you among the afflicted?

[whatsupcroc]

i've been hospitalized since last week... like wednesday or so!

[bloodspeaker]

That's quite a while ... have your symptoms been worsening?

[whatsupcroc]

um... yeah. but my fever broke!

[bloodspeaker]

[Seems like a good sign, but.] --so what are your other symptoms?

[whatsupcroc]

oh, coughing. lots of coughing? possible fluid in the lungs but it's not a big deal and there's not much blood that comes up sincce you don't get dry hacks like, at all!

[bloodspeaker]

[frown.]

Fluid in the lungs usually is a big deal--as is any amount of blood. There's a difference between optimism and denial, girl.

[whatsupcroc]

Not so much as you think! Besides, I'm already hospitalized. So my problem's been addressed!