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

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( 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. )

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[5055034455]

[Look who is so pleased with all of this!]

Nice work, clinic. I'm gonna keep an eye on this post, if you don't mind. Also, I'll take one of those kits. Are they personally delivered?

[:3?

:3 :3???]

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[showmeyourwreath]

[Oh, it's Saul.]

Thank you and that's not a problem. By all means, please do. As for personal delivery, yes, we can do that.

[She's like, so unsurprised that he'd ask that.

She's smiling, still polite, but so so so unsurprised, man.]

[5055034455]

[Dearheart, he has his reasons, and none of them have a thing to do with laziness.]

Perfect. Thanks.

is it because he wants steph to

[showmeyourwreath]

[It's not that she thinks he's lazy, per se, just that he'd get a kick out of it.

But this seems kinda weird somehow, so she'll keep things perfectly friendly and professional.]

Certainly! Just contact anyone whenever you'd like it, and we'll get it to you as soon as we can.

ew gosh never

[5055034455]

[...well, okay, it has a little bit to do with that.

Cue a mock salute.]

Aye aye.

/tells steph on u

[showmeyourwreath]

[a shocking development, truly.]

I suppose you'll make plans when you're ready, then?

[Saul doesn't seem the type to be too shy about wanting or things or wanting things, so he probably has some kind of arrangement, or something, maybe.]

:c

[5055034455]

Well, it just — y'know, sounds like you're a little busy. So there's no rush.

[This is not suspicious behavior at all, nope.]

boi don't play like u didn't know u had dat comin

[showmeyourwreath]

[She kind of gives him a look for a moment, but then quickly smiles once again before she changes her settings]

GO GO GADGET PRIVATE

Is something the matter?

[She's actually concerned, even if she's discerning as well. Saul, you're being like, actually strangely considerate at a time when you could be self-indulgent for your own good. For everyone's good. It's win/win/win, here.]

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[controlledvariable]

looks like flora would love to deliver one for you!


[C: ???

C: !!! ]

sigh

[5055034455]

But Steph!

You're so helpful! You should volunteer so she can keep doing whatever important thing I'm sure she's doing!

[controlledvariable]

who says i don't have important things to do

if you're say you're an important thing i have to do i will deliver a kit to you but only so i can punch you

[5055034455]

[DAMN IT.]

But then we can put the kit to good use!

[controlledvariable]

i'm trying to be helpful here! i can't wander off for half an hour to deliver a first aid kit

[5055034455]

Faaaaair. Keep being helpful. We'll talk later.

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[5055034455]

[An addendum:]

HEY DONNY

[bumbles]

Hi Mr. Goodman

( WHY ARE YOU YELLING )

[5055034455]

[BECAUSE THIS IS IMPORTANT]

You did a really good job with all of this.

[bumbles]

I'm not very good at public speaking, it's okay

( DON'T MOCK HIM SIR )

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[controlledvariable]

He's not making fun of you.

[Because she's following this conversation for reasons.]

[bumbles]

( you know how stephanie was hauntedly staring earlier

now it is donny's turn. saul, inspirer of haunted stares. he shrugs stiffly, sort of dismissive because seriously no this is a weird thing to have someone address )

[5055034455]

Seriously. I'm proud of you.

[MOCKERY IS SO MUCH EASIER THAN FEELINGS. TRUST HIM, DONNY, THIS IS NOT EASY.]

[bumbles]

okay thank you very much

( DUDE UNCLE HORACE SAID HE WAS PROUD OF HIM IN THE MOST ANTAGONISTIC WAYS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND )

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[lar]

It's not like we can keep you from keeping an eye, Saul.

But you're welcome~

[5055034455]

[Have an approving smile, Ella.

He has so little to say after all of... that.]

[lar]

[ She'll just smile back, because seriously. ]