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[A young man with dark hair, styled with heavy bangs, and intense blue eyes frowns at the screen. He has a slender build and is wearing a black T-shirt that has the seams showing, so it's probably inside-out. He was too distracted to notice when he tried to wring it out then pulled it over his head just a few moments before dealing with his new location. The T-shirt appears to be soaking wet, as does his hair and skin. Looking from left to right, he then regards the device warily. There are traces of injury on both sides of his face, wounds that have been cleaned, but are bruising. There are no bandages. Around his neck is a black cord with a round, silver dog tag on it. When he speaks, anyone from the Midwestern part of the United States might recognize his accent. His voice is uncertain. There is the sound of burbling water in the background - a fountain.]

Hello?

[Pause. He rolls his eyes and reaches for some bravado.]

Hell - lo? Anybody home?

[Pause. He looks left and right again before continuing.]

Shit.

I... asked for a phone and some girl in a bath robe gave me this thing.

[The image of the young man shifts in and out and upside-down as he makes it clear by shaking the device that 'this thing' is currently in his hand. Then the device mercifully remains still. Anyone dizzy?]

This isn't a phone. This is something out of a fucking... science fiction show.

[Pause.]

If there's anybody out there, can they tell me where the fuck I am and why the fuck I'm here? I'd really appreciate it...

[He is shaking by the time he's finished speaking, a touch of sarcasm tinging his barely contained fear. He manages a tight smile, but he isn't in control of anything right now, and it scares the shit out of him.]

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[He looks at Penny and the doctor and wonders what they're really thinking. They don't seem to be judging him. He looks at Penny and shrugs.]

Some guy decided to push it and I... got the shit beaten out of me...

[Maybe this is all a dream and he'll wake up soon. He's still shaken from his arrival. He looks down, his expression showing more than he knows.]

Treatable. Yeah. I... I don't have any money... or coverage...

[Fortunately, Neil has found two of the least judgmental people in the City.]

I'm sorry...

Don't worry about money, okay? [She glances at Wilson to confirm her next statement.] It's not a big deal. Just get taken care of.

[Wilson nods when Penny asks about money, and then turns back to Neil.]

Forget about the money.

[He carefully proceeds - gently, with equal parts caution and reassurance.]

Would it be all right with you if we went to the hospital? It'll be quick, just... to make sure there's nothing else wrong, get you taken care of and get you the medication you need - and, of course, pocket dimension or not, we do still follow doctor-patient confidentiality.

[Neil hasn't only met the least judgmental people in the City, but also the most generous and patient. What would he have done without these two? He looks from one to the other, surprised, still in shock to be in this crazy place and, yes, trying desperately not to cry.

He fails.

He tries to say thank you, but it comes out as a noise and a hiccup and then, he starts to sob. Ashamed and embarrassed that he can't be a man about this, terrified by these new circumstances and with all that's happened to him, with all that he's done, how does he deserve someone being genuinely nice to him?]

[That wasn't exactly the reaction Penny expected. People cry, sure, but not usually when they're offered a hospital visit.]

Hey, it's alright. Neil? You'll be okay.

[Hopefully he doesn't mind hugs. Penny moves to give him one.]

[That is surprising. Wilson glances from Neil to Penny, shifting aside as she moves to hug him. Even as she does, Wilson reaches to gently place a hand on his shoulder as well.]

She's right. You will be.

[Penny actually hugs him, which is something his best friend Wendy would have done. Neither she nor Wilson laugh at him. How does he explain that he doesn't think he deserves such cool people to help him out? He nods, wipes his face with his hands and manages to speak.]

Yeah... Yeah, hospital that's...

[He swallows and clears his throat, one arm hugging Penny's shoulders.]

I'll be fine... Yeah...

[Everyone deserves cool people to help them out, shh. Penny shoots Wilson a grateful smile and lets go of Neil.]

Then let's get you there.

[A smile back at Penny and a soft nod to Neil, as he gestures down the street in the appropriate direction.]

It's not far - just up this way.

[And he'll lead the way there, his pace purposeful but patient; no need to rush, he'll adapt to however quickly Neil is comfortable walking.]

[ooc: I think we can wrap that there? :D <3]

[That's the perfect place to stop! Thank you both, so very much! :)]

Thank you so much guys. I really appreciate it. If one of you could wrap it, then Neil will be on his way to healing.

*HUGS*

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