[006] VIDEO

[doc_pompous]

[It's the familiar backdrop of Medbay, hurrah! Simon looks--you guessed it--tired, and he sounds--you guessed it again--exasperated. Cleanup after something like what just happened in Engineering is never very good for the sleep schedule.]

Before anyone asks--Charlotte is in the care of Medbay. She's stable, but isn't in any shape to receive visitors or answer questions. Please don't come to any medical staff requesting to see her.

We'll get what information we can when she's ready to give it. That might not be for some time. Right now, passenger health is the priority.

[And she is, in fact, a passenger.]

If you were...forcibly ejected from Engineering and require any further medical attention, please don't hesitate to see a doctor or nurse. We'll do what we can to alleviate any lingering symptoms.

[Should you go to Medbay with the express purpose of seeing what's up with this Charlotte lady, you'll find she is, as Simon warned, in no shape to receive visitors, drifting in and out of consciousness and in an obviously unhinged state. As she's clearly a danger to herself and others, there's an SEC guard near or around her bedside 24/7.]

Comments

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[skjalf]

What does 'stable' actually mean, Doctor? That she simply will not die, or that she will recover?

I was hoping that no harm would befall her.

[ she feels like crap, herself. she can barely move without wanting to puke. ]

Do you have any ginger I might chew? I am unfamiliar with what else more modern medicine would use to cure a disagreeable stomach.

[doc_pompous]

It means, physically, she isn't in any danger. Her condition isn't declining, at least not at the moment. Mentally, however, I'm not sure what's happened to her. Hopefully we can help her recover.

I have medicines for nausea, yes. Would you like to come to Medbay, or should I send it to you?

[skjalf]

Then I am gladdened to hear it. I would aid you in helping her, if there is anything I might do.

[ she is so leery about this. but it's been too long, and she is frankly tired of feeling like this. ]

Would it be too much trouble for you to send them, please?

[ just getting up to her quarters was harrowing enough. ]

[doc_pompous]

That's fine. I can't imagine many of us are in a state to leave our rooms. Where should I bring it?

[skjalf]

So I was right, and I am not the only one. Doctor, would you know why?

The last "jump" as they are called was not thus. Something has changed.

[ and then: ]

Floor twenty-eight, room eleven. Thank you so very much.

[doc_pompous]

Did you go into Engineering, by any chance?

[skjalf]

More like I was deposited there. The corridors kept twisting about.

[doc_pompous]

It happens, unfortunately. You weren't the only one.

[skjalf]

Are you saying simply being there has caused us to fall ill?

[doc_pompous]

That's what it seems like.

[skjalf]

Could something have been in the air? [ frown.gif ]

Well, I do thank you again for the aid, doctor. It is most appreciated.

[doc_pompous]

More likely it was the displacement that occurred when everyone was ejected.

I'll have the medicine sent up.