[Sickbay]: Round Nineteen Scans and Vaccines

[ten_fwd_npcs]

If this is your first trip to Sickbay, you may be surprised to see that it's a fairly ordinary-looking hospital. There are no terrifying devices or humming machines you might see in a sci-fi thriller. The biobeds along the walls are equipped with biofunction monitors, but look fairly standard. Instead of silver trays filled with metal tools and sawblades, there are an array of small devices that look as harmless as cell phones. As for the staff, they're all well-groomed and friendly — even the more unusual aliens.

If you're new to the ship, no doubt you've been escorted here by the security team. Nothing to worry about, the doctors just want to make sure you aren't carrying any viruses or are vulnerable to terrible space disease. Once you've been checked over — a quick scan from a tricorder and any necessary vaccines — you'll be free to go. Lollipops are optional.

"All right, step on in," one of them calls out as you enter. "Don't be afraid. It's just a scan and a hypospray, nothing to worry about."


[ooc: Sickbay is, as always, OTA and open until the next one goes up for latecomers! For new characters: tagging isn't mandatory but IC going to sickbay is. If you'd prefer to skip threading with one of our doctors, you can handwave that your character got a clean bill of health and a shot and were sent on their merry way. There will be a post up in the OOC comm shortly with more details about Sickbay and which doctors are on deck this month, if you have any questions.]

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[heartofasun]

"You did not intend to abandon anyone. Intentions shape our actions, shape our future. By not intending to cause harm you have a better chance of ending up not causing harm." Trance smiled, wondering if he was getting this.

"Besides, who is to say time functions the same in this universe as it does in your own? Each is governed by its own set of rules, rules that often cannot be applied elsewhere."

The Sun Avatar put a hand on his shoulder, and leaned in to kiss his cheek. "We head into the future. But our intentions shape the way."

[lightning_raiden]

He did not intend to abandon his champions, but the Lin Kuei had still ambushed them after his departure with the greatest of their number at his side. At least he isn't so distracted that he misses her words. He nods to acknowledge them, though he doesn't return her smile.

"Time does pass differently, even between realms." He appreciates the supportive hand on his shoulder, but is surprised by the kiss. He glances out of the corner of his eyes toward her, not used to the expression from others, mortal or otherwise. Lightning flickers in them briefly, as he can't decide if it's unwelcome, or simply to accept the gesture.

"We shall see what future each of us makes."

[heartofasun]

Well, sooner or later Raiden was going to have to just accept it. Trance kissed everybody. Except Tyr. Mostly because she couldn't reach him. And it was Tyr.

"If it makes you feel any better I will do my best to make sure everyone gets back to their own time." She wrinkled her eyebrows. "Time isn't exactly my forte, but I'll do my best." She had a duty too after all, and as far as she was concerned, her duty extended not only to her universe but the universes surrounding her, influencing that Perfect Possible Future. And there wasn't really anyone else who was going to clean up the mess.

Her eyes stay the same, not lighting up as his, but passively observing his response.

She tends to hug too.

[lightning_raiden]

He turns to face her at that statement, looking something a mix of surprise and curiosity. Time. She could work with time itself? Such a gift was one that was reserved for the Elder gods of his own realm, though his future-past self had certain taken a great risk and daring to attempt such a thing himself.

"Had I the power, I would do what I could to aid you. I was never able to dabble in time, but travel between realms was certainly within my ability." And now here he was, unable to even reliably transport beyond a single hallway. That glow mellows again, but it is not a sign of resignation, only a calming.

[heartofasun]

Trance tilted her head a little, studying Raiden's expression. Surprise. Perhaps that didn't have Sun Avatars where he was from. Or perhaps he was just familiar with other Celestial Avatars, those that couldn't work with time. Each had their own ability, their own gift to balance out the universe.

"Everyone will help. In their own way. That's why we are all here. Now. There is no mistake. We will make this right." The Avatar smiled at him. "But, I'm afraid I'm not here to be your friend right now." She stood up, and gathered her things.

"I'll see you when you get released. Don't try that again."

[lightning_raiden]

"I have no intention of repeating my mistake. I look forward to talking with you again, under better circumstances." He stands with her, giving her a polite bow by bending slightly at the waist.

"Thank you."