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[devilsfruitdoctor]

[Ibin is calm, thanks to the screaming fit he had in the privacy of his own bunk after AI's announcement and the maybe two more hours of tunnel vision he gets before his next panic attack.]

Well. Um. I'm not entirely sure I understood all of that, but it seems pretty clear that we need to keep our medical response as... capable as possible. Our supplies are good right now, but I intend to go back and retrieve more, before the need is pressing. More of, well, anything and everything I can get, really. Antibiotics, painkillers, sterilizing equipment, bandages, anything. [Why yes, he is somewhat myopically focusing on trauma and first response supplies, seeing as that's what he knows best.] I don't have any particular preference for when, though I was thinking maybe... no earlier than 1980? I think that's about when people started mass-producing suitable antibiotics. Anyone who's been back to a time and place they think would work particularly well, please suggest it.

The other thing that might determine when I go back to is, well... [He shifts awkwardly.] I don't have any past money, I don't know if any of you do. But if you do, and you'd like to contribute it to this cause so that I can buy instead of steal... I would really, really appreciate it. And if you'd like to come along-- if ANYONE would like to come along, whether you have money we can spend or not-- please just say the word!

Mind, anyone who actually has ideas on how to... undo all this... well, you should stay here and keep brainstorming! But I know I haven't a clue, and anyone in the same boat who's willing to come on a side mission like this is more than welcome. Especially, er, people who can get in and out of places quietly. I'd like it if this could just be an uneventful shopping trip, but I have the feeling we won't be able to put together the money to get what we need.

Well, if you can help in any way, thank you!

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[pilot]

Might want to expand on your list of supplies there. People can still get sick. [ s'up. ]

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[devilsfruitdoctor]

Heh, yeah, true! Well, I'll certainly take anything we can use. Now that I think about it, the further on in time we go, the more useful things we're likely to get and the less likely it'll have a negative effect on the bits of history we're trying to keep. [That's how causality works, right?] Hmm.

[BTW, Han, he's got a pretty good memory for familiar faces. Now to politely ask you to help him steal things.] Well, I'm happy to take any suggestions! Also help, if you're interested.

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[pilot]

My help doesn't come free. [ you will owe him, buddy. ]

[devilsfruitdoctor]

[Past experience would suggest so, yes! In spite of himself, Ibin gives a wry half-smile.] Fair enough. I haven't got any money right now, obviously, but perhaps we can also obtain something that will make it worth your while.

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[hyanaimne]

I've a list of supplies from the hospital that I planned on restocking myself, before this whole mess.

And I would be interesting in helping. I do not know if we've any money left over from my last mission, but I can find out.

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[devilsfruitdoctor]

Oh, yes, please! My focus is very wide right now, because I think we can probably use a bit of everything. But if there's things we should definitely be aiming for, by all means!

[He's more touched than he'd like to let on by her offer of money. He honestly didn't think anyone would even show willing on that one. Why should they, when they can just ransack history instead?] Thank you very much for your offer, and I'd be glad to have you along.

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[hyanaimne]

Ah . . . you are welcome. [she sounds . . . confused? By being thanked. She would never get used to that] Thank you for having me.

[devilsfruitdoctor]

[ :< If Ibin knew that he'd be all the more effusive, in his awkward and well-meaning way.] Not at all! I'll wait another day or two to get my plans properly in order and see who else is willing to come. Then I'll put in an official request for a mission and let you know what's going on.

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[wilder]

[a pause. Well, this is pretty important to get more supplies for the clinic....]

Well, if you don't have a prudish work ethic, I could probably help get enough money or supplies, no problem! ♥

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[devilsfruitdoctor]

I think we've been backed into too tight a corner to keep many scruples. [And let's face it, Ibin's ethical code is more flexible than he'll admit, even to himself.] Any help you can offer I'll be very grateful to have.

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[wilder]

Cool!

Then I'll be happy to come along!

SURPRISE 2/2

[wilder]

Though if I end up having to do anything questionable with guys or someone with a father complex, I'm gonna demand some form of worker's comp.

You know, just so we're clear.

MY GOODNESS

[devilsfruitdoctor]

Doing... anything... questionable...? [Ibin falters for a long moment, then, not that he can see it, flushes in both embarrassment and complete confusion.] O-oh! UM. I don't... think... that should be necessary? I hope not? Very much?

[EXACTLY WHAT KIND OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES HAVE YOU BEEN ACQUIRING, GOOD LORD]

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[irritating]

The fuck are you even worried about money for? You're gonna get a whole lot more if you just take everything you need. And I mean shit, it ain't even like you're stickin' around so who's gonna stop you, huh? Fuckin' no one, that's who.

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[devilsfruitdoctor]

[Ibin winces visibly-- she's not actually saying anything he hasn't thought already, just, you know. It'd be nice to think this can be done all aboveboard.]

No-- I know-- I mean, you're not wrong, just-- I'd like to avoid any unnecessary fighting. Money has a way of helping that along.

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[irritating]

[ It is a nice thought! But also one that doesn't cross her mind since she has literally been raised by pirates whoops. ]

Unnecessary fighting? Well honeybee if that's what you're afraid of then just don't cause a fuckin' scene, there ain't gonna be a fight if nobody realizes shit's missing in the first place.

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[maddeninghatter]

[ Money is typically one of those things other people worry about, but it would be impossible for Break to have spent as many years as he did in the company of the very clever and wily Duchess of Rainsworth, as well as the mind-bogglingly practical and efficient Reim Lunettes, without picking up a thing or two about finances, ergo: ]

Is there such a thing as "compounding interest" in the country you're planning to visit? Because if there is, you only need to go back in time and invest a little bit of money, and then come back for it years later. You could conceivably make all the money you need, that way.

In fact, you could probably arrange for regular delivery of whatever supplies you require, and avoid all the bother and excitement of procuring them, apart from simply turning up at a pre-specified time and place.

[devilsfruitdoctor]

[Compounding... interest...? Banking's a little more... poultry-based, where he's from. But now that you've mentioned it, he is paying close attention.]

W-wait, sir, sorry-- could you go over that in a little more detail? I don't think they have "interest" where I'm from, but if it works like you say it does I am certainly very interested in trying it out!

[maddeninghatter]

Ugh...

[ This is the sound of someone who is already bored with his own suggestion. ]

I'm not the best person to ask, by any means. There's got to be somebody--

[ OH WAIT ]

Ahaha, there are a couple of lawyers here, right? They're the people who take care of money and contracts and other awful tedious things. Talk to one of them about it. There's a Mister Goodman, I believe, and a young lady - I don't recall her name. Sophia something-or-other.

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[getoffmyearth]

Get stuff for stitches and the like. Nobody's going to want any open wounds around here.

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[devilsfruitdoctor]

You're right there. I'll be sure to put it on the list.

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[getoffmyearth]

Stuff for splints, too. Also seen a lot of broken bones.

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[taijiya]

If you still need help, I'm available.

[Not like she's got anything else to do but feel like shit.]

As for money, I'm pretty sure most people left all their extraneous things... down there.

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[devilsfruitdoctor]

Thank you! I'm going to be requesting the mission soon, I'll let all the volunteers know when that happens. I'm very grateful for your help!

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[taijiya]

Okay, see you then, Mr...?