Video ♦ 006

[septim]

[ For the briefest moment, an exhausted looking Martin sports a wide, red-and-black gash on his cheek. It's just your imagination, however—in seconds, a shimmering yellow-tinged light washes over his face, closing the wound until only dried blood is left. ] I'm sorry I haven't properly welcomed those of you who have just arrived. My name is Martin Septim, and together with Doctor John Watson, I run the transport clinic. Please, if you must travel around and outside the Hold, be careful. The natives are not happy with us, we're running out of medical supplies, and I don't have any magicka potions.

Thank you for your time. [ In a hurry, Martin cuts off the feed. ]

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[birdhousesoul]

I've got no lyrium, for that matter, but Pounce runs on dried mackerel.

[This is not the non sequitur it may sound like, and Martin will know why.]

Need a hand? Not in the clinic, I shouldn't think, but out and about.

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[septim]

At this point, I will take Pounce as a healer.

That would be great, Anders. I feel like I'm about to throw up.

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[birdhousesoul]

Right, I'll do housecalls. Or ... dark-alley-calls.

[discontented]

[ Clinic? Oh. Doctors! Mukhari was a doctor once. Wow, that guy looks so run down. Place must be busy these days. And there's only two of them? Well, obviously the right and noble thing for Mukhari to do now would be to offer up his doctory services and try to ease the workload.... ]

Whoa! Uh. Sorry. Could you point out where this clinic is for those of us not in the know? Or is that the same thing as the infirmary, 'cause I think we got one of those things too.

[ ...Or not. ]

[septim]

I forgot the most important thing, forgive me. [ So tired, so hungry, so everything. ] It's outside the Hold, [ address pending ]

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[onemoredeath]

It seems they are getting far too noisy for any entertainment these days.

[ The healing bruise and cut lip are a couple days old, but the maniac glee about fighting still hasn't left his eyes. ]

They are blaming us, are they?

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[septim]

[ A tired smile. ] Thank you, Anders. I owe you.

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[septim]

Yes, they are. And not just that, they are attacking us even if we try to help. [ Martin thumbs his cheek. ] I almost lost my eye in that fight...

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[onemoredeath]

[ Totally meant video too /palmface. ]

Then don't. If they are attacking despite what you offer, then they aren't worth the pain they will cause you.

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[septim]

[ Assumed as much! ] I am a healer. They might not thank us now, but I have hope that treating them with kindness will help them see we are not evil.

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[onemoredeath]

And if that kindness results in your death? And if that death means that many more will also die? I do not think I can see the reasoning for tossing yourself recklessly into the mob.

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[septim]

I already died due to kindness. And I don't regret it. But no, I won't take unnecessary risks. I knew what I was getting myself into. I was in control.

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[onemoredeath]

So you can stop them from pushing you too far?

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[septim]

[ No hesitation. ] Yes. I am used to dealing with frightened people.

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[onemoredeath]

Well, that is good to hear.

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[boughtabookstore]

How are things at the clinic?

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[birdhousesoul]

You can repay me by eating something and getting some sleep. Don't make me come over there and spoon oatmeal into you.

[birdhousesoul]

[And he will do just that, Martin. Note the threatening choice of cereal. Oats =/= wheat.]

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[septim]

I'll try. [ NOPE, OATS ONLY IF THEY'RE FLAVORED, LIVING THE LIFE THANKS TO THE ADVENT OF SPICES. ] That's...alright.

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[septim]

Difficult. We're running out of supplies. Getting more patients than we can accommodate.

[boughtabookstore]

Has the Initiative offered any help as to supplies?

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[mslegendary]

[Because she hates being in new places without information and it's hard when the game has changed so completely, she's almost desperate for intel.]

My name is Nikita, it's nice to meet you. From the few things I've learned, your services will be sorely needed.

[She offers a half smile.]

Is there anything more you can tell me about the tension outside of these walls?

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[theguideless]

Martin...[a beat.]

Did Robin go there? Did you help him?

[septim]

They're running out too. I'm prioritizing magical methods over mundane methods, if possible.

[boughtabookstore]

If there's something I can do, please let me know.