joint video post: announcing free first aid kits and clinic stuff! by Donny, Steph, Ella and Flora

[bumbles]

( THE SETTING: the setting isn't exciting. I mean, it's the clinic and it looks extremely clean and well organised, but that's probably more a relief to any observers than exciting. Donny is himself, dressed in his scrubs, sleeves of the long shirt he wears underneath rolled up so that the tattoos and metal bands around his forearms are visible. He'd look sort of badass if he didn't also look a little bit green.

Fortunately he is surrounded by attractive people and first aid kits! YEAH. AWESOME. Ella is on his right, Flora as his left, although they're positioned on one side of the camera. Almost like they are keeping room for something. )

Um, h-hey. I'm-- I'm Donny, I um, I help in the-- the c-clinic? With-- supplies, and coordinating uh, stuff. ( There's a long pause, and he glances to Flora, fumbling with his words for a second before he can put something together. ) Um, just-- we just wanted to announce that we have um, m-made first aid k-kits for all the Transports. I think-- some of you p-picked them up at the m-meeting? 

( he's making a conscious effort not to fidget, but he looks so uncomfortable, and there's a reason he doesn't... do video posts. This time he's chewing his lip, glancing at Ella for a second before his gaze drops and his fingers curl towards his palms. )

If you haven't g-got one yet, if you c-could um, please come by the c-clinic. It'd b-be-- be good to get um, everyone checked off the list b-before the day n-new Transports arrive. And-- yep.

( Oh what's that? Donny seems to look horrified for a second, before Stephanie steps on camera, holding a first aid kit and modelling its contents the way you might see a car or a fridge or another fantastic prize modelled on a quiz show. Stephanie, please.

She even has a suitable 'game show model' smile, though it turns into a sheepish grin about a third of the way into her little demonstration.

With that ruined, she steps up so she's closer to the camera, putting an arm around Donny's shoulders as she addresses their audience. Donny would like the ground to swallow him up and it shows. ]

Sorry, they dared me to do it. [No they didn't.] Hey, everyone, I'm Steph, and I'm here to help you learn how to use these handy little things, if you'd like. Well, there are a few other people who can teach you as well, but I'm the cutest.

[Donny is looking horrified still (THIS IS A SERIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT), but Steph is all smiles.]

Anyway, most of this stuff is pretty simple, but if you'd like to learn your way around basic first aid, there are some classes you can sign up for, either by replying here, or coming down to the clinic whenever you're free. [a beat, to let that sink in, then:] That's it from me, have a good one, guys.

[And with a little salute, and a pat to Donny's arm, she moves off screen. There's sort of... trepidation and concern in how he looks to the others, now, waiting for them to chip in. ]

Ella is trying to smile next to Donny. She’s been slightly under the weather -a lot, actually- but hearing him make an effort and kind off flail at it does wonders for her mood. Maybe she’s a bit of a bad friend. Sighing, she takes a step forth as she holds a kit up. ]

It’s free, of course, and we will replenish it whenever you need. It has a bunch of useful stuff, both for treating whatever little nuisance you might have and prevent something serious to get even more serious before you can get help. [ A beat. ] And of course, you should totally come to the Infirmary if you really need to. Having a kit will solve some problems, but here’s where we make sure you get better.

[ She glances at Flora. While Ella can talk for hours, this is a joint effort, so she’ll bite her tongue. For now. ] [She appreciates the self-restraint, Ella. Donny looks at her and she flashes him a warm and encouraging smile. She’s really proud of him for doing this and taking initiative. When Stephanie makes her display, Flora tries to look stern, at least for Donny’s sake, but it’s clear she’s trying very hard not to laugh. She manages it. Somehow. Barely. Boy, does she ever love working here, sometimes. By the time it’s her turn to speak, though, she smoothly takes her cue and is quite composed, if still smiling.]

If for some reason you’re unable to pick up a kit, arrangements can be made to have them delivered to you. We’re here to help, so just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

( Thanks, ladies. BUT BEFORE THEY WRAP THIS UP, Donny kind of shakes himself out of his state of I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING to add, )

We're-- we're t-trying to uh, make sure we have all our b-bases covered for um, Transports that aren't human. C-cause-- I guess m-most of our knowledge and equipment is human... human f-focused. And-- yeah, any help p-preparing would be great. We have some other staff who aren't human, if you'd uh, f-feel-- feel m-more comfortable talking to them. Galadriel and-- there's also blood d-donations and-- Yeah. You c-can um, always ask us for m-more details and stuff. Thank you.

( Oh God can they turn off the feed now please turn off the feed-- thank God, Flora bounds forward and turns off the device. )


( OOC: Responses will come from Donny and various other clinic folks!
You also don't have to play out your character receiving a first aid kit! These losers will try to make sure every transport has one ASAP, delivering if they must. THEY WILL HUNT YOU DOWN TO GIVE YOU YOUR FIRST AID KIT. But, you know. Politely. )

Comments

[hostage]

[...Ugh.]

How's it work? Like normal, with the needles and bags, or..?

[lar]

You...basically come here and we take your blood! And put it in bags and stuff, yeah.

[ She has made the bags and stuff. ]

So yeah, needles.

[hostage]

Long as there's no biting involved. And my type's A-negative. I dunno if that makes a difference to anybody.

[lar]

Oh no, I think that's something you might want to talk with the vampire in question. Or not talk.

That's...fairly rare? So I think we could totally use it, specially for yourself if you ever need it.

[hostage]

[Ugh. UGH. Vampires.]

Right on. Stick a needle in me when I come by for the stuff, I guess.

[lar]

Sure thing! I think Donny or someone else will deal with that anyway. Me and needles, thanks but no thanks.

[hostage]

Hell, I could do it myself if you guys hand me the stuff. Whatever.

[lar]

I didn't know you were so badass, this is totally clashing with my cookie baker imagine I had of you.

not here

[controlledvariable]

[oh Ella you sweet summer child]

[hostage]

[He snorts. Wow. Really, though?]

You ain't seen nothing.

[lar]

Everyone's obviously full of surprises. Although I do admit that when I first met you "cookie maker" wasn't what first came to mind.

[hostage]

I'd be real surprised if it was.

casually threadjacks

[controlledvariable]

Definitely no biting, unless any vampires want their asses kicked.

[just saying]

[hostage]

I just hope they don't go all getting a taste for me. You think that happens? Like they can tell who it is?

[controlledvariable]

I dunno, I could ask Seras, but if you're worried about it we don't have to give your blood to them.

[Since. Jesse's power.]

[hostage]

Having a bunch of hungry vampires around ain't exactly gonna make me feel better, either.

[controlledvariable]

We've got plenty of people willing to donate, it'll be fine, promise.

[Worst comes to worst she's made Seras promise that Steph will be snack number one

so.]

[hostage]

...Nah, I'll be okay. You guys can use my blood for whatever.

[HE AIN'T NO PUSSY.]

[controlledvariable]

Even for creepy rituals and stuff?

[IT'S NEARLY HALLOWEEN OK SHE'S GETTING IN THE SPIRIT]

threadjacking a threadjack what is happening here

[bumbles]

( STEPHANIE. He looks so unhappy with her. In... action, rather than video. )

Miss V-Victoria said there would be n-no biting. She's working with us on this.

[controlledvariable]

[And she actually looks serious, for a moment.]

I know what she said, and I know she is. I like Seras, but she can't actually speak for the other vampires, and I want people to know they're safe, if they come to us.

[bumbles]

I j-just-- we should b-be diplomatic. There's b-better-- better ways to say stuff.

( Uncomfortable, arms hugged across his chest, because just casually saying on a public broadcast that clinic staff will kick the asses of particular species when he is trying to encourage other species to come forward and get clinic help might not go over so well taken out of context. )

The b-blood donations are um, anonymous anyway. N-no one would know whose b-blood it was. ( Nodding to the device, about Jesse's message. )

[controlledvariable]

[No that's... a fair point.

She nods, rubbing the back of her neck a bit sheepishly.]

Right. Sorry.

[And she means it, she'll be a bit more careful about what she says from now on.]

But we don't know that, aren't vampires supposed to have pretty good senses?

[What she's thinking is that maybe they could work it out by smell, or something.]

[bumbles]

It's okay. ( is it? He's stressed out of his head, but trying to manage it. The post seems to have gone okay, so... ) W-we're um, all p-pretty new at this.

( Although she raises a fair point, and he's chewing his lip. )

Ella c-can um, hopefully m-make blood that's generic and-- yeah, so we have l-lots? for t-- t-transfusions and the vampires. M-maybe, um, we need to-- go into d-detail b-before we start taking uh, d-donations. About p-powers and stuff. In c-case that messes p-peoples health up, too.

( oh god more stuff he hadn't thought of. He is taking a second to scoop up his notebook, scrawling down notes. MORE THINGS. )

[controlledvariable]

Hey.

[She puts a hand on his arm, holding the other one out with a gimme gesture, indicating he should hand over the notebook.]

Let me take care of the blood stuff? You keep an eye on the post.

[She wants to tell him to go have a lie down, but she doesn't want him to think she's implying he can't handle this.]