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[healplz]

[ There's a very solemn face in the center of the frame, and he stares with just a hint of frustration. It eases when he sees he's got something working. ]

It feels somewhat ridiculous, to be addressing a… [ drawin' a blank, here. ] …Something of this sort, instead of a person. But I've been told it will work, by a woman with no reason I could see to lie, I see nothing to do but have faith that it will…

[ He sighs, draws himself up a little straighter. ]

My name is Ashraf Salib, and I am a priest. I am a competent healer, with experience surviving dangerous areas. If there are any that would like to include me in their party, you will find that my fees are very reasonable. I hope to hear from you soon.

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[septim]

[ GODS BE PRAISED, ANOTHER PRIEST. ] There isn't much of a need to form...parties here [ It's been forever since he's heard that term ] but there is a Clinic that could benefit from your services.

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[healplz]

[ no need to form parties?? his reality just broke a little, thanks a lot. he pauses. ]

I... would be happy to visit this Clinic, but I was told this land needed aid in a war. [ which means parties, right?? ]

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[septim]

Yes, but not at the moment. We just got back from a mission. [ Actually, now that he thinks about it, those were parties... ]

[healplz]

I see. Then I need only wait for the next mission, is that correct?

[septim]

[ A nod. ] Yes.

[healplz]

[ man then how is he supposed to make money to eat with no parties?? another pause! ]

Perhaps you might tell me more of this Clinic.

[septim]

John Watson and I, Martin Septim, run the Clinic. We focus on helping transports—that's us, those brought into this realm—with their health and however else we can. [ This feels like a sales pitch... ] We're always looking for new healers, magical or mundane. Injuries are common due to the war and civil unrest.

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[constantsarcasm]

So-oo, do I call you Father or Mister Salib or what, exactly? Also, I'm pretty sure the word is doctor, not healer. I mean, in contemporary times. But then again, we're all in the future, maybe they'd changed it to something else.

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[healplz]

Simply Ashraf will do. But there is no need to lower my title from priest to mere doctor, no matter the time.

[constantsarcasm]

No, no, I didn't mean title! Just word. Like, if you're describing yourself, I'm still pretty sure you'd say doctor, not healer.

Priest of what kind of religion?

[healplz]

[ with some SUBDUED ANNOYANCE: ] My work is far more advanced than what doctors can do. I would not say doctor, rather than healer.

Of the Church of Prontera.

[constantsarcasm]

Huh. Then-- well, wait, hang on, where's that? And what language do you speak? Because there's totally got to be a translation error going on. Or something. I wonder if that can happen? I wonder if you're even hearing my right voice, or if this thing is making me sound waaaay different than I normally do.

[healplz]

[ calming sigh goes right here. ]

One thought or question at a time, child. What do you want to know?

[constantsarcasm]

Okay, first off, it's Stiles, all right, not child-- and I'm sixteen, so again, not child. Definitely not child. But, um-- language! What's the name of the language you usually speak?

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[stonefaith]

Priest.

[ YEP, THAT'S ALL. wait no a few seconds later: ]

A mercenary priest.

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[healplz]

A priest who must eat.

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[stonefaith]

Unless things have changed since my own arrival, they should have given you a large enough stipend to cover basic needs. Which I imagine are not many. being a priest and all.

[ is it a large enough stipend? fuck if bariyan knows, it's not like he uses his for anything other than vodka ]

[healplz]

[ wow just gonna ignore that PA texting, there ]

So I've been informed. It seems it's unnecessary to ask for additional pay.

[stonefaith]

[ YEAH YOU JUST GO AHEAD AND... DO... THAT god fuck this bariyan's taking a drink ]

Yes. Unless you somehow manage to waste 500 marques in one week. It is a new land and there is so much to spend it on after all.

[healplz]

I find I am usually able to forgo temptations toward the frivolous.

[ a beat ]

Although, 500 is not so great a sum. Perhaps necessities are less expensive, here.

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[hellodeadpeople]

And the whole time/space wormhole shit isn't bothering you? [ srsly, you seem pretty zen about this whole thing ]

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[healplz]

[ whoa let him just
stare at this weird looking young lady for a second (yes wormholes are perfectly fine but that hair and those tattoos) ]

It is a new experience, but it doesn't seem overly chaotic or difficult to handle.

[hellodeadpeople]

[ She's used to that look, so she doesn't give no currs about it. Stare all you want. ]

Temporal fluxes seem just... totally cool with you?

[ Okay, maybe she will say something ] Take a picture, it'll last longer.

[healplz]

I'm unfamiliar with the phrase, but no, I don't seem to be having difficulties.

[ then! a blink, and he's a little abashed as he glances away from the feed. ]

My apologies.

[hellodeadpeople]

...Well okay then. Dandy for you, whoever you are.

What, never seen tattooed chicks before?