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[acclimatized]

It feels weird posting here after everything that has happened. The first day after I arrived, someone told me things weren't usually this hectic. And I doubt R.E.M envisioned zombies, grenades and mutinies when he wrote Man on the Moon.

But now I think I can suspend my disbelief and accept that I have been here before and can't remember a sodding thing about it. So, this is a re-introduction. My name is John Watson and I'm a doctor. I would like to help if I can and apologize to anyone I might have accidentally ignored.

Cheers.

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[badnewsboy]

Hello. Welcome on your re-arrival.

Now, you can't remember anything? Like anything anything about the time of your past hereness?

[acclimatized]

Thanks.

No, absolutely nothing. It has something to do with the machinery apparently.

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[doubleoohbaby]

Zombies? You'll soon find all that to be elementary, my dear Watson.

[acclimatized]

Elementary?

Should I even ask what has happened before?

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[boughtabookstore]

I apologize for having sprung that on you before.

And while I understand that you are not entirely the same person, if you would care to get a drink together. I'd be more than happy to.

[acclimatized]

It's fine. Really. It was good that you told me sooner rather than later.

And I'd really like that.

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[matre]

[ vanozza with her hair pulled back in a pearled net, a sweet smile on her lips. ]

How does the tale go of the "Man on the Moon?"

You will have to pardon my lack of typing. [ a funny word to her still. ] I am not quite accustomed to it yet.

[acclimatized]

[ heeeello vanozza. just for you, john will switch to video and lean in towards the camera, a faint smile tugging on his lips. ]

It's fine. I'm slow at typing anyway and vlogging does seem a bit easier.

[ except he still has some trust issues and he would prefer if his face wasn't plastered over the network. ]

The Man on the Moon? Errm, it's a song back where I'm from... sort of. It came out back in '92 aaand I am showing my age.

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[hellosailor]

Oh, same boat as me then? I've gotten lucky, only run into a few people who have the upper hand.

[acclimatized]

Yeah, someone told me the day I arrived. I haven't met anyone since then, but better safe than sorry.

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[hyanaimne]

Hello, John. Welcome, I suppose.

What is an R.E.M?

[acclimatized]

Thanks.

It's a band where I'm from. I have a few of their albums and far too much time on my hands.

[ensorceler]

It is always good to have more doctors about, and something I know I am grateful for along with others who still remember graciousness.

[acclimatized]

Yeah, I agree. I think people can get a bit worked up in close confinement though. Especially if they have been here for a while.

[highhealplz]

welcome (back) dr watson! im ashraf, head of the clinic here, and we met a really really long time ago. we can scrap that one and do a do-over if you want!

[acclimatized]

Helol Ashraf. A do-over sounds good to me!

[theguideless]

[a day late; he's been trying to pin that name to a memory.

AND AT LAST:] I remember you from a long time ago

[acclimatized]

You do?

[ aside from ros and ashraf, no one else has recognized him. ]

[moralperil]

isn't R.E.M. more than one person? like a band?

anyways hello john! or should i say dr. watson? i'm mahdi, i can help alter your mood, cheer you up or give you energy if you need it while you're on the job. it's not drugs, i promise.

[acclimatized]

Yeah. I'm not sure which one wrote it, so I went with the whole band.

Hello Mahdi. John is fine. Since I survived against the undead earlier this month, I'll keep an open mind and ask what it is if it isn't drugs?

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[fe_male]

welcome back to the party, doctor. it's been a while

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[acclimatized]

Thank you. I have heard from someone that it has been a year... is that true?

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[anklets]

[Unease feeling.] Excuse me, Doctor. You said you've been here before?

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[acclimatized]

[ he switches to voice because honestly, who wants to wait around for a slow text response. ]

That's what I've been told, yes.

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[substitutable]

It happens to people sometimes. They leave and come back and it's like another version and they don't remember. It's kind of weird, but most people won't give you trouble for it.

That aside, you said you're a doctor?

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[acclimatized]

I'm glad to hear it. Still, I want to avoid offending anyone I might pass in the hallway because I don't say hello to them. I am hoping it will be less awkward with this post.

That's right. I was an army surgeon. Recently though, I have been doing the odd locum job. Before I came here obviously.

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[hashtagyolt]

Zombies and grenades might not have made it into Man on the Moon, but they're probably somewhere in End of the World As We Know It.

What's up, doc? Got a theory for why you can't remember being here, or are you not that kind of doctor?

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[acclimatized]

Bugger. That was a good one. If something like this ever happens again, I will have to use it.

It could be stress? But I highly doubt it. That and I have been told the machinery might be responsible for it?

[crocodilesmiles]

Hey, do you know anything about PT?

[acclimatized]

I'm not sure what you mean. PT can be an acronym for a lot of medical conditions. If you could you narrow it down to something more specific, I can tell you.

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[gevurah]

Clinic's good for more staff if they haven't already mentioned.

sokay i o u a log

[acclimatized]

Yeah, they have. I've heard from a few of them already and it's interesting.