[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?

video;

[moonlitrequiem]

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

voice;

[bedsidemanners]

I've just learned to pick my battles there.

You're objecting already?

video;

[bedsidemanners]

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

voice;

[greatcherubim]

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

I was just, ah...

voice;

[bedsidemanners]

Only good? You wound me, Gabriel.

What?

voice;

[greatcherubim]

I hope you don't expect me to prostrate myself for your benefit.

Please let me know if you can't find any openings. That's all.

video;

[moonlitrequiem]

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

It was a safe haven during the zombie attack.

voice;

[bedsidemanners]

That's a bit too miraculous to occur.

My reputation can't possibly precede me here.

[indecent_butterfly]

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

video;

[bedsidemanners]

Thank you. Zombie attack? How did that come about?

[bedsidemanners]

I don't doubt that.

[indecent_butterfly]

That some rumors are more than idle chatter?

video;

[moonlitrequiem]

I'm uncertain.

People that were recognized by others here as being from their homeworlds appeared and started to attack the citizens. Some became ill from bites. Eventually they were subdued by the deities and put to work.

[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]

That some people enjoy the attention.

[indecent_butterfly]

Depending on who's attention is given...yes. Would you not say so yourself?

video;

[bedsidemanners]

I'm afraid I can't imagine putting a zombie to work.

[bedsidemanners]

Good.

[bedsidemanners]

I don't crave anyone's attention. I never have.

[indecent_butterfly]

No. You do not refuse it though.

And you missed the chance.

[bedsidemanners]

You're wrong about that.

voice;

[greatcherubim]

Once they see what you can do, they would be foolish not to want your help.

Nevertheless, I've started plans to build an animal shelter. It's going to have a clinic attached. I know you'd rather be healing people, but if you can spare the time, I'd be grateful for your service.

voice;

[bedsidemanners]

I'm grateful I could eke that much confidence out of you.

... You want me to play veterinarian? You know I don't handle animals.

voice;

[greatcherubim]

Please? I would be there to assist you, if you needed it.