ataraxion | [002] VIDEO

[Today's video post reveals Simon against the usual backdrop of Medbay--it's clear he's a little exhausted from the blackout and subsequent jump, but he does his best to appear put-together and professional, because that's what you should do when addressing large amounts of people.]

At this point I think the customary welcome would be…more than a little redundant, so I'll try to be brief.

[He coughs a little, more to fill the silence than anything, clearly a little unaccustomed to making these kinds of announcements.]

My name is Simon, I'm one of the doctors on board. My background is in trauma surgery, but we're all used to working outside our specialties here. Physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, you…get the idea.

I won't pretend we're not understaffed, or that the hours aren't long, but anything you can offer is appreciated. If you're interested in joining the medical team and have the knowledge or experience, let me know, and we can put you on staff.

[Simon's brow furrows. Even if he didn't know them very well, good medical personnel is something of a precious commodity in situations like this.]

We've lost a few good doctors recently, and we could use any willing volunteers.

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They technically don't even need a background. My last assistant here was a cheerleader.

[HE MISSES YOU, QUINN.] But it does help.

[A cheerleader.]

Maybe you should advertise?

If I advertise for it, no one will actually want the job.

[HE GOT REALLY LUCKY WITH QUINN.]

[Topher...]

Is there...a reason for that?

I have a very specific process when it comes to my assistants. They learn valuable life lessons the hard way. Breaking them down, so I can build them up...

[I MAKE THEM GET ME SNACKS AND DO MY BIDDING LIKE GOOD MINIONS.

WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH THAT.]

[Topher...]

The more you talk about the process, the more I think it would be best for you to choose your own.

[oh my god Topher i'm not candidate hunting for you so you can crush their dreams]

[THE HUFFIEST SIGH.]

Where's the love for your fellow med personnel, Simon?

[I DON'T HAVE ANY]

You just sound a little...picky, that's all.

I'm actually the opposite if picky. Anyone could do this job. It just takes a very special sort of person who will adhere to my process from beginning to end without getting frustrated or quitting.

[How many ways can he say "I need someone to fetch me snacks while I pretend to teach them about the equipment" without actually saying that.]

[Topher you sound picky]

You're not picky, but...you want a very special sort of person.

[Yes....]

Uh-huh.

[...Wait.]

In hindsight, that does sound picky, but if "don't be a quitter" is the only real prerequisite, I'm doing okay.

[yeah that's what I though]

You could put something up on Petrelli's pinboard? "Neurology department seeks assistant, quitters need not apply".

Isn't that a little... college dorm-y?

[Says the guy with the whack-a-mole in his office.]

[TOPHER]

I was just offering a suggestion.

It's not a bad one! Honestly, I'm still reeling over the fact that we have hit the electronic pegboard stage in our space adventures.

You could even post to it anonymously, if you think something with your name attached might...affect your responses.

Pegboard. In space. On a space ship that's trying to murder us.

We have to do something with our time when it's not trying to murder us.

[WHAT DO YOU HAVE AGAINST PEGBOARDS]

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...you stay away from my office, buster.

It's not as bad as it sounds!

Knowing you? I'm thinking it's worse.

You're making it sound like I use, like, Chinese water torture on my assistants.

After MySpace stalking all that? I wouldn't be completely shocked.

...actually, mind if I throw an applicant your way? [ oh lyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyydia... ]

I don't, FYI.

[HE'S SO DESPERATE, but also wary...] I'm slightly concerned about who you have in mind after all that...

Someone I think can probably keep up with you juuuuuuuuust fine.

[ lydia will keep you in line, topher. ]