[video] and preserve it right there in that jar

[bedsidemanners]

[Raphael, in green scrubs, looking altogether less than thrilled. He's washing his hands as he talks.]

Anyone that thinks they can point to a solid line of reasoning for what they've done is making a mistake.

[He pulls a pair of latex gloves from a box, putting them on as he continues, shaking his head and rolling his eyes.]

I had very little to do with my career choice, at least at first, but neither did anyone else. I was earmarked to be a healer. I've never been unhappy with it, or wanted to spend my time doing anything else. [a vague grin] Even after hours.

I had a fair amount of ambition, so after I graduated, I figured I could work my way up the hierarchy without too much trouble as long as I kept a solid record, back when I thought that meant something. But I suppose everyone's naivety has to fade at some point.

[a pause, then offhand--]

God, I hate performing surgery like this.

Comments

[valentineluke]

No innate magical healing abilities? You had to learn it all same as a human doctor would?

[gotashortfuse]

So? You're good at it.

[greatcherubim]

Raphael...

[Gabriel pauses for a long time, not sure what to say.]

You are lucky.

filtered;

[indecent_butterfly]

It was doing you no good in any case.

[bedsidemanners]

You think so?

[bedsidemanners]

I know.

[bedsidemanners]

I've always had innate abilities. But they can't be put to their best use without proper training.

[greatcherubim]

I do. I don't envy many people. Least of all you, in most respects.

But to be able to heal others the way you can is a precious gift.

( Voice )

[confined_to_briah]

Rather a healer than a death dealer.

[gotashortfuse]

Lots of us got roles we hated but we worked with it. 'sides, I don't want anyone else ta be my doctor.

[bedsidemanners]

I'm not positive anyone else would take you.

[gotashortfuse]

Then they should know their shit like you do.

[bedsidemanners]

That's quite the backhanded compliment, my dear.

[But there's not too much bite in it.]

Well, it's not one I overexert.

[bedsidemanners]

I don't think they've got the lifespans for that.

( Voice )

[bedsidemanners]

Well, no one's hands are quite clean in that regard.

filtered;

[bedsidemanners]

If I ever wanted your opinion, I'd ask for it.

( Voice )

[confined_to_briah]

The doctor has taken a life?

[gotashortfuse]

Their fault if they get blown up.

( Voice )

[bedsidemanners]

You're being very gallant, Alexiel.

[bedsidemanners]

Maybe you just need more patience.

( Voice )

[confined_to_briah]

I hadn't noticed. It must be left over from the curse.

[gotashortfuse]

Would you have patience with someone who hates you before getting to know you?

[bedsidemanners]

That would depend on her measurements.

[gotashortfuse]

What does that have to do with anything?

[bedsidemanners]

The better the figure, the lengthier my patience.