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[mr_phale]

I do remember this one-- er, one of the nicer curses, as I recall, if a bit confusing. For those of you who've come to join us, I assure you it's not the worst place you could end up, at least for a day.

Er-- but, should anyone need a hand, do let me know. I'm always glad to help, if I can.

[ooc; please no duplicate aziraphales. pretty much anything else welcome! backdating friendly forever.]

Comments

[mr_phale]

That is rather a common complaint, here. In fact, I might be able to help.

[countrydoctor]

I wouldn't want to trouble you.

[Unless you are going to point out a source of decent bourbon or whiskey.]

[mr_phale]

Er, well. Standing a stranger a drink ought to count as a standard act of Charity, it's no bother at all really.

[countrydoctor]

I don't suppose I can stand in the way of charity.

[mr_phale]

Indeed, I'd be quite put out if you tried.

[countrydoctor]

Well, thank you. The name's Leonard McCoy.

[mr_phale]

A pleasure. Generally, er, people call me Phale.

[countrydoctor]

The pleasure's mine, Phale. Interesting name.

[mr_phale]

It's, ah, short. Which is a bit of a long story.

[countrydoctor]

In other words, I probably don't want to know?

[mr_phale]

I've simply found, from time to time, it's simpler to take certain things on faith.

[countrydoctor]

I know a Vulcan who thinks faith is illogical. I don't mind leaning on faith a bit myself.

[mr_phale]

Well, of course it's illogical-- if it weren't, what would be the point?

[countrydoctor]

Exactly. You have a good head on your shoulders, Phale.

[mr_phale]

Ah, yes, that's a common accusation.

[countrydoctor]

Accusation? And here I thought I was paying you a compliment.

[mr_phale]

Er, just a bit of a joke, that.

[countrydoctor]

I'm afraid I left my sense of humor back in med school. How about that drink?

[mr_phale]

Of course, of course. Er. Where are you? We'll have to find the nearest bar.