s e v e n . ( TEXT ) . leaving you with a promise

[dedikated]

For anyone who knew him, Hakkai's gone.

If anyone new has medical training or healing powers, the clinic would appreciate your help.

That's all.

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Asked Emily to make armbands for us to wear out and about. Make us easier to identify in the field. Let you all know when they're ready.

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[strangelic]

Armbands?

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[dedikated]

You asking what they are or summat else?

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[strangelic]

What they are.

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[dedikated]

Pieces of fabric you wear on your arm. Ever seen a football game?

( "Soccer". She means soccer. )

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[strangelic]

No.

[ To both. ]

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[dedikated]

Captains wear one to be identified. Makes things easier on the field.

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[strangelic]

Wouldn't it be easier to know him by his face?

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[unknowable]

I hope it's better for him at home than it is here.

The armbands are a good idea.

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[dedikated]

The friends he had from home left too. While ago. Guess that's something, at least.

Hope they're useful in future. ( Something's gonna go to hell, and these might just make it easier on people looking for help. )

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[unknowable]

He was probably pretty lonely here, then.

If any of us have offensive abilities too, we could maybe send people with the Guard sometimes, or to the arena when the Door opens.

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[dedikated]

Probably. ( They were close, but, well, Kate's lived six months without Faith and four with her, she knows which is better. Even with the friends you make here, there's something about having people who know your world that's just-

Easier. )

Faith and I are usually there. Should have a couple of members of staff outside the Colosseum itself.

( She's just hesitant to send them all out when they've lost so many people with thorough medical knowledge or, now, healing powers. )

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[unknowable]

I guess it's kind of shitty for me to suggest that when I can't be the one to go.

[Since he can't really fight at all - he might be able to protect himself, but even that is uncertain. But he's not a doctor anyway, so it's no real loss.]

At least we've still got a few healers around.

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[dedikated]

It's a good suggestion.

We do. Still got those. And the healing cells. Should be enough for the moment.

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How many members of staff does that leave you with?

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[dedikated]

Eight. Unless that number's changed recently.

( What, sometimes new staff appearing or old staff disappearing isn't caught right away. She only knew about Hakkai because she lived with him. )

[hotspurred]

A battle that I know well. How copes the clinic?

[Eight sounds low, but Hadriel's population is not all that large. On the other hand, the clinic requires very specialised skills. It's unclear what eight means in practice.]

[dedikated]

( She considers privating this conversation for a brief moment, keeping the bulk of concerns away from the general community's eyes, for the sake of morale. But then, hiding the truth for simple hope-

Well, it's not fair. )

Main problem is we're losing healers or qualified doctors. Got more than enough first aid skills, but I dunno what we'll do if there's more serious injuries or illness here.

[hotspurred]

That is troubling, but no fault of you and yours.

[He leaves it there for a moment, wondering if there is any way to assist. Then an idea strikes him and he sends Kate a second message.]

Hope's blessing. I know from experience that it heals severe wounds, and one imagines that it can likewise cure illness. Perhaps a deal might be struck. Surely resurrection costs Hope more.

[dedikated]

( She knows this, but still. The sentiment's nice.

The second message, however, gets her attention. It's something she hadn't considered, although Chris had said that he was told it heals almost anything. )

I was told it heals nearly anything. Might be worth a look.

( Although, she's not sure he's going to be willing to do deals with the girl who - subconsciously or not - tried to have him killed. Maybe someone else, though. )

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[edibles]

Why armbands?

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[dedikated]

Simple enough to be done quickly.

( Honestly, that's most of it. She could have asked for jackets or something, but those are far more complex, and Emily's stitching by hand. The initial production alone, never mind any necessary repairs or remaking. )

[edibles]

I guess. Are they gonna be bright pink to be noticed?

[dedikated]

Red. With a cross. Could ask for pink if you prefer.

[edibles]

I'll leave that one for you.

[dedikated]

Might get lost in my hair.