[Audio]

[original_is_best]

M.E. 722-IV-15th
1-Lasdia-21st
This is Chief Besithia. After some investigation it has come to my attention that medical services are limited here. Considering the lack of biological life present previous to our arrival, it's of no great surprise that hospitals weren't a priority. There are limited supplies as well.

Thus, I would like to offer my medical services. I would charge a nominal fee to cover the cost of supplies.

I have over a decade's worth of experience out in the field and have had dealt with everything from mild to critical injuries. I often had to work with limited supplies or in substandard conditions and was commended for my work.

Though our world was limited to humans, based on my extensive experience I believe I would be proficient in adapting my knowledge to work with other races as well.

I'm also an adept engineer, in case anyone happens to have mechanical parts or be wholly mechanical.

I can be reached anytime through this tablet.

Comments

[audio]

[promittere]

That's a rather generous offer - though do you truly believe we'll encounter that many emergencies?

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

I have my reasons.

[Mostly that giving medical care was one of the situations he was experienced in that involved touching others.]

Given the sudden weather events it may. The other day I happened upon a young girl trying to clean up rubble left on the street. Much of the world is supposedly drowning in chaos, as well, so who knows how safe we truly are.

[promittere]

Charitable ones?

[He doesn't really get the feeling Verstael is really a person who'd do things out of the goodness of his heart, but maybe he's wrong.]

I suppose I can't blame you for the caution, but how are you intending on finding the supplies you need?

[original_is_best]

I can accomplish multiple goals at once. But yes, I see no reason not to help if it doesn't negatively affect me.

[Though he was more the type to be intrigued by the challenge of treating a severe injury and solving it, much like a puzzle, he had nothing against treating simple things as well.]

There are supplies available, though they are limited and basic.

[promittere]

Do you intend to supplement them with your own creations?

[He's admittedly curious, even though he's unlikely to go for Verstael for treatment.

For now, at least.]

[original_is_best]

It may be necessary. Our hosts have been immersed in the mechanical for an unknown amount of time. If their efforts to finds treatments come with as many flaws as their efforts to recreate food, it may be safer to rely on someone with a more thorough knowledge and recent experience with building and creating equipment for that purpose.

It's fortunate that I have an extensive background in engineering as well. Though my work wasn't necessarily in a hospital, it will transfer well to fit that need.

[One didn't, after all, randomly clone things without understanding it pretty well. Hopefully the work would build a good rapport with their hosts as well as the travelers, and earn him a little money along the way.]

[promittere]

It already seems as if there's a limit to what they can safely treat.

[Verstael noticed his blindness immediately. It's not something that was treatable back home, but a place that outstrips Lucis in every capacity there's still nothing to be done.]

I wish you well on your endeavors, but I hope you don't mind that I'm hoping you don't get much business.

[You know, it would be nice if people weren't getting themselves injured.]

[audio]

[twistedempathy]

Let me know if you need a hand patching people up, okay? I'm sure Arete would love to help!

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

Will?

[A confirmation, though he did believe he would recognize Will by voice now.]

Who is Arete?

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[twistedempathy]

That's ri-ight~ ♥ Arete is my Chansey! They're natural healers and caretakers; in my world, they're often trained to be nursing assistants.

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

Another Pokémon? [Will had mentioned them, but he had only seen Deja.]

Then ...she [A guess, since Will could correct him if necessary. The name sounded a little feminine to him, but who knew with these other worlds. He left the word dangling to make it an obvious request for clarification.] is familiar with medical care?

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[twistedempathy]

Mmhmm! She's got a solid background for it. Not to mention a healing technique or two--I guess you'd probably call it magic?

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

It may be similar to magic. I would have to see.

That would be most helpful. I'll be sure to let you know if I require the assistance. Perhaps I can even meet her ahead of time so that I can better understand what she is capable of.

Out of curiosity, on your world did she work on more than just humans?

[Audio]

[kingkingcxiii]

Medical experimentation and medical services are two different things. Are you sure you're not confused, Mr. Head Researcher?

[Oh hey! It's quite possibly the very last voice that Verstael wanted to hear today.]

I suppose this means I should increase the number of potions I'm creating. Someone will need to clean up after you.

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

I may not have worked in a standard hospital but I wouldn't call my service experimentation. I have never experimented on anyone.

[Which was... true! At this point. Give him a few more months. And while we don't know exactly what his work 'in the field' entailed, weapon repairs and patching people up make sense considering his expertise.]

[Audio]

[kingkingcxiii]

[Same line of logic I used to explain Regis knowing battlefield first aid despite having potions and such. /thumbs up]

Considering the lack of morals your country has, I'd say it's only a matter of time.

[Regis, unfortunately, is much harder to convince than I am.]

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

I'd hardly listen to a lecture about morals from a Lucian.

Morals tend to be subjective either way and there isn't much use debating on their basis. I doubt you weep when my comrades are bludgeoned to death, after all.

[Though Verstael didn't tend towards tears either. Perhaps being intimate with war desensitized one, even if their losses still troubled him in some way.]

[kingkingcxiii]

Any loss of life is to be mourned, but I don't expect you to understand that considering it is your country that is the aggressor in this war.

[original_is_best]

We only take what is rightfully ours. We can't all be so willing to be at the whims of heartless gods.

Were Solheim not ruthlessly decimated, it would still exist at the prosperous and expansive nation it was always meant to be. Now how are the heirs of a nation smote by the gods supposed to view the nation that reveres them so?

[Not that Niflheim didn't have any religion in it when gods were widely known. But it was much different than Lucis.]

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[aries_saint]

[This is a concerning issue!]

I had noticed there is no clinics or hospitals in this city. This is very strange.

Are you the only one with medical knowledge currently...? Are there others that you know of?

[Audio]

[original_is_best]

Will has offered his assistance.

I know of some others with powers but I would not necessarily rely on them. I cannot measure how useful their powers are here regardless.

If anyone else has the same medical knowledge I have not seen them come forward.

[aries_saint]

I see. [That's fair enough.] Just you and Will? That seems like a small staff, isn't?

I think I'll able to help, but I don't remember much of my knowledge of herbs and plants that can be used for medicine. Back home, I had been taught home remedies for colds and headaches, and the plants are usually grided and grounded, and be brewed for tea.

I'm not sure if acupuncture can be of help.

[original_is_best]

Yes, it is small. It is what is available for now, though. Let us hope that future circumstances don't require a substantial staff.

[Mu's methods sounded old, but he wouldn't outright write them off.]

Meet with me. We can go over various injuries and how you would treat them.

[With a lack of drugs it might be better to rely on more natural methods. He would have to observe and decide.]

[aries_saint]

[Indeed, they are old, but he could use an update. Or meditate to recall and remember what he has been taught since childhood.

With a thoughtful look.]

It seems there are little resources when we all arrived here. There's plenty to list of what's lacking here.

[At his offer, he considers it.]

Are you sure? I have time. Where can I find you?

Apologies for the delay!

[original_is_best]

Creating a list of supplies we need to gather could be another simple but important step to take.

[He went ahead and inserted his address, since he wasn't too worried about people finding him.]

Of course, it's always possible to contact me to see if I'm available at the time. I spend a fair amount of time getting work done there.