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[secretlabtech]

I don't really enjoy making these recordings so I'll try and be brief. While things are slow in medbay - and I know I'm probably jinxing it by saying that - I want to remind people that we're open for run of the mill check ups, consultations on existing ailments, examining any strange itches or lumps, help with nutrition or sleeping problems--anything you need. We've seen it all before.

For those of you who frequently put yourselves at risk, the medbay really works better when we have stock of your own blood available, which means coming in and getting it drawn. We have synthetic blood, and all sorts of injections and tablets that can improve the capacity of blood production, but nothing is better than getting your own blood back when you get injured. It's especially important in the case of gunshot wounds where you lose a lot of fluids much too quickly.

And uh, finally... [ Dexter scratches his nose. ] If you have any odd nutritional needs, it'd be better if we could discuss them now rather than have to pick up the bodies later. Medbay can help, just give us a call. I promise we'll be one hundred percent discreet, no matter what.

Oh-- [ Not quite done yet, okay. ] Does anyone know how to make bear claws? Jelly filled donuts? I owe someone an apology, and baked goods have always been the way to go.

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[vampirates]

[ Benny can't depend entirely on the angel for his meals, and if he suddenly goes AWOL, it spells nothing but trouble for the vampire. So yeah, he's been avoiding the medbay... but after a while, there seems little point to remaining off the books if he's here for the long haul and hasn't exactly remained incognito. Looking at you, Dean Winchester

So yeah, time for introductions or something. Benny starts by offering up one of his easy smiles. ]

Bear claws? Who're you tryin' to get on their good side?

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[secretlabtech]

[ Dexter's done vampires before, but Angel is really the typical brooding dark sort of vampire he expected to see, and it's honestly tricky picking out which is which just by sight. Maybe he'll get some kind of sixth sense for it with enough practice. ]

I used to buy them for my sister when I'd managed to piss her off, but there's a distinct lack of pastry shops on board. Right when I need one, too.

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[vampirates]

[ Or if you're Sam Winchester, you can tell just from a handshake. In any case, Benny might have his dark humor and brooding moments, but the value he places on human life allows him to walk among them relatively unnoticed. Even after 50 years in Purgatory, he still manages to pass off as quirky, but harmless. ]

Well, if I got the ingredients 'round here somewhere... I could be convinced to give up gumbo for a spell. What's your role at the medbay?

[askedtobe]

Do you guys need any help in the medbay? [ .. give him a second to realize that didn't have anything to do with what Dexter just said, so let's try again. ]

I mean- I'd be happy to donate blood, since i'm guessing any kind of a supply of it's not exactly easy. Mine might not be what you're looking for, though, I don't know. Maybe it is.

[secretlabtech]

[ He stares for a second, but then smiles. Well actually, now that you mention it... ]

You're going to have to run that one over for me again. What sort of blood are we talking about?

[askedtobe]

Just blood?

[ Heee's not too keen on announcing this to the public, and boy does he ever wish he didn't suck at encrypting things. ]

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[gothchicklit]

[ Sup, Dex? Have a woman who looks like she's been sleeping like shit for the past... way too long. ] What solutions do you guys have for sleeping problems?

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[secretlabtech]

Not apnea, right? We have drugs that might help, whether it's to help you take your mind off things or just knock you out. It really just depends on the source of the problem.

Do you want to come in and discuss it?

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[gothchicklit]

[ She shakes her head. ] No, not apnea. [ At least not that she's aware of.

The offer has her pausing for a moment - she's been trying to avoid that - but eventually she nods. ] Yeah, I guess. It's been long enough that I probably should.

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[ex_question191]

Heyyy, you're the blood guy.

[ he means, you know, the on the scene blood guy. stiles is pretty interested in forensics — but trying to ask if dexter can give him a rundown isn't actually why he's replying. he wants to know about blood in a wholly different reqpect. ]

I have a weird question. Uh, so, I donate blood sometimes. For the ... guys with "odd nutritional needs", since you're euphemisming right around that. Do you keep, like, records? Of who drinks whose?

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[secretlabtech]

Oh.

[ Dexter runs his hand across his head thoughtfully. Really, most of the time it's sort of no questions asked, but that doesn't instill a whole lot of confidence in them, now, does it? ]

I could definitely have a go finding out. Is there a problem?

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[ex_question191]

Yeaaah, uh. A few friends and I are rustling up, kind of an intervention. For someone. And since some people are gonna smell, uh, more like food than others, we figured — you know, we should probably warn them? Yes.

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[doc_pompous]

Thank you. For this.

[Exasperated but sincere!]

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[secretlabtech]

Hey, it's not a problem. If there's ever anything like this, you know, you just have to say.

How are you feeling? Other than exhausted, I mean.

[doc_pompous]

Surviving. I know we're spread thin, but I'm starting to feel that, I think.

[andblockbuster]

You forgot routine brain scans. [MOCK OFFENDED.] Come on, dude- spread awareness.

[secretlabtech]

I like to spring the routine brain scans and fecal studies on people after I get them in, you know. False sense of security.

[andblockbuster]

I'll work on my evil laugh.

[endeavors]

... Good idea. I'll put that in my agenda. [a bit facetious, yes, but not sarcastic.]

My wife may be able to give you some recipes? Mostly Portuguese pastries. They're better than donuts when it comes to apologies, I promise.

[secretlabtech]

Your wife's on board? Here?

[ Dexter's mind goes somewhere else, and the sudden surge of emotion really catches him off guard. Rita. And then he's back, focusing a little. ]

Better than donuts might be overselling them. You absolutely sure?

[endeavors]

Yeah. [he pauses, scratching his ear.] She's been here almost as long as I have.

And that depends on how bad you want to be forgiven.

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[unparental]

There's usually a few steps between hunger and bodies.

[ vampire pr it's a thing ]

And this is going to sound really arrogant and I'm apologizing in advance, but a lot of the people who aren't already out aren't going to jump at the the chance on the implication it's medbay or murder.

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[secretlabtech]

You're right, I did jump to worst case scenario, but you know I haven't ever done this before, and vampires? [ A pause as he makes a face. ] Not really anything I came across before I got here. All I know is Dracula and the whole eating people to live thing. It's news to me that any vampire could live without it.

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[hypospray]

[ It's hard to tell if McCoy is amused when he speaks but odd has got to be one of the more interesting words that could have been chosen there. ]

You wanna try and tiptoe around saying blood some more? Because not sure odd did it justice.

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[secretlabtech]

Well I don't know about tiptoeing around blood so much as trying to open up the floor to other things. I don't know. Purple people eaters and other things.