[voice] the only bluff you couldn't fake

[bedsidemanners]

I hate to point out the obvious, but everyone posting to deny the rumors is only adding a massive amount of fuel to the fire. Sometimes the only damage control you've got at your disposal is the ability to stay quiet about it yourself. I don't see the point in ruining that, especially if the claims are ridiculous anyway. You're only painting targets on your backs.

[pause]

At any rate. I've spent longer getting acclimatized than I've needed. I assume there's a hospital somewhere around this City. Tell me, are there any openings for doctors there? If so, I'd be happy to provide a demonstration of my skills. I've spent almost all of my life in the medical field, and my expertise is unparalleled, I promise you.

[He laughs, dryly.]

I might even manage a few character references.

Lia, I hope you're settling in well. Let me know if you need anything.

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voice;

[greatcherubim]

And you say that I am prone to lecturing.

[Wait.]

You're looking for employment?

voice;

[bedsidemanners]

I've just learned to pick my battles there.

You're objecting already?

voice;

[greatcherubim]

No. Not at all. You're a good doctor. A lot of people could use your help.

I was just, ah...

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[moonlitrequiem]

There is a hospital. [Have directions.] I an unaware of openings, however.

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[bedsidemanners]

Where is it located? I could stop by in person.

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[moonlitrequiem]

[She sends the directions, and a map, in an attachment.]

It was a safe haven during the zombie attack.

[indecent_butterfly]

Only more so if the rumors are true. Some enjoy the attention however.

[bedsidemanners]

I don't doubt that.

[indecent_butterfly]

That some rumors are more than idle chatter?

[valentineluke]

Wise words.

Just to be clear; nothing happened between us nor ever will. I'm not human, and that can trigger over-protectiveness in some.

[bedsidemanners]

Good.

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[beyourarmy]

That's easy for you to say. None of it's about you.

I'm not up in arms over it, but none of it's about me, either. If it was, I'd be pretty upset, and probably do something stupid like that, too.

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[bedsidemanners]

[Raphael holds up a glossy magazine cover with the heading "IS THE LOVE DOCTOR BEDDING HIS NEWEST ROOMMATE? PLUS, DETAILS ON HOW TO PLEASE YOUR MAN INSIDE!" beneath a picture of him and Gabriel.]

Really now?

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[beyourarmy]

Well, I was wrong. [Disturbed and wide-eyed.]

You really aren't, are you?

[Video]

[pinokosthewife]

Pinoko's helping out at the hoshpital! We could always use more help... we don't actually have very many doctors there, you know!

Pinoko too... she's been opewating shince she's been born! Well, okay, only after rehabilitation 'cause before that, Pinoko couldn't move at all, let alone operate, but shtill.

[Video]

[bedsidemanners]

... They're so desperate they're having children operate?

[Video]

[pinokosthewife]

I'M NOT A KID!!

Take that back, buddy, Pinoko's twenty!

[intheblanks]

Do the heavenly host write referrals these days?

[bedsidemanners]

Only if I ask them to.

[intheblanks]

I'd like to see that.

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[gotashortfuse]

[He stares. He stares for a long time.

Yeah. Still staring.

Staring some more.

And still staring.

All the staring because what the fuck was that with all the words?]

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[bedsidemanners]

Do you want a translation?

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[gotashortfuse]

[Nodding.]

[Video]

[standing_alone]

Ah, you can't blame them for being angry. [It's not the most productive, but there is a lot of pride involved.] Even if that's what the curse was designed to do.

[Video]

[bedsidemanners]

They can be angry about it. They just don't have to be public about it.