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[missiondeterminant]

[Aside from having a new--or maybe not new, but different--hat that may have suffered a little bedazzling, Connor looks pretty much the same as last time he spoke on the network. He has something somewhat less abstract to talk about this time, but it's even more serious.]

Although the Clinic is well-suited to the needs of many here, and that's a great accomplishment in this situation, it's unable to provide assistance to a portion of the population that needs non-standard medical treatment.

[Mostly, as far as he knows, that's a problem for individuals who might be mechanically-based, although he isn't ruling out that there might be other types of beings he doesn't know about who also can't be helped with standard medical treatment. So he's being general right now, trying to account for everyone, which also helps in keeping things vague as far as individual people and what they might need.]

Because worlds vary, finding those with the skills they need to help these people might be difficult, but at the very least we can make sure those who can't go to the Clinic have the basic supplies necessary to take care of themselves. But again, because worlds vary, we won't know what all those supplies are unless we compile a list. I know there's an option on these phones to hold private conversations, if anyone may be concerned about giving specifics information about themselves, so supplies on the list can be added mostly anonymously.

[With any luck that means he can add some things to the list himself and no one will know who they're for. He'd like to avoid ending up in a situation in which he bleeds to death from an otherwise treatable injury just because there's no thirium available here.]

Additionally, since necessary items are likely to require making arrangements with the gods, if anyone is willing to help with that please let me know.

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[braveoff]

[ Well this is an interesting post, Connor. And relevant to Drake's interests in several ways. So of course he answers as soon as he sees it... he's at home, and the wall behind him is a painted mural. A distant galaxy, swirling colors on a black background.

He doesn't bother locking the conversation because it's not exactly a secret he does this for people, but won't be discussing details publicly. ]

I've made deals on other people's behalf before, and am willing to do it again. Usually the prices for necessary-to-life items aren't too steep because it's still less power than Hope would spend resurrecting people.

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[missiondeterminant]

[The mural is pretty, and Connor's briefly entranced by it; he's seen pictures of outer space, of course, and he's seen a few pieces of art in person and has a ridiculous amount of information on classic paintings and the like stored away in his databases, but it's different seeing art now that he's deviant. The subject matter itself is particularly attention-grabbing too, at least for him, and he has to kind of mentally shake himself out of admiring it in order to refocus on what he's doing.

But this suddenly explains why humans are so fascinated by art. The emotional part of it is important.

Emotions are also what causes Connor to have to carefully control himself so as not to say what immediately comes to mind at Drake's offer; nothing against Drake at all, of course, but at the cost not being high for necessary items because that ends up being more convenient for Hope. Because of course, that's all that matters, and he feels a brief flare of anger once again at the situation; even CyberLife had handled repairs for him, because sure he'd been nothing more than an extremely expensive and fancy toy but CyberLife still didn't expect him to somehow pay for his own repairs.

Not that CyberLife deserves any credit or anything, but it's amazing that anyone can be worse than them.

Still, absolutely none of that is any help to the situation at hand, and so Connor tries to refocus again on the matter at hand. At least humans are prone to their weird fits of emotion for no reason, so hopefully it won't look too suspicious that it takes him a moment to respond.]

Thanks for the offer; I'll let you know once we have a list of what's needed. What kind of price is usually required?

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[braveoff]

[ The shifting emotions in Connor's expression seem like an awful lot. Drake is attuned to changes far more subtle than this, and of course notices the pause. What's going on in that head of yours, buddy? It can't just be distaste that the gods make them deal for things. ]

It depends on the urgency, and which god you ask. If no one's currently in danger and this is a stockpile... I'm not sure what the standing price is for medical supplies, but it'd probably be comparable. You could ask the clinic what they're charged. I've only asked for things people needed immediately, and got told to inspire a specific emotion in other people or perform an act of whatever.

[ He tilts his head, then, considering locking this to ask something but deciding to give it another moment. ]

Some gods are more sympathetic than others, but whoever your volunteers go to? Make sure they know exactly what they're asking for. The description is everything.

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[dedikated]

( It's not Connor's fault she didn't reply sooner. Since the illusion - or whatever it was - wore off, she's not exactly been in the right place to check her phone. She did it once, scrolled into the reminder that Henry was gone, and tossed her phone hard enough to crack the screen.

In all honesty, Kate hasn't even thought about the clinic since that day, since finding out Henry is gone and Carlisle is in states far worse than before. Other things have taken priority.

Like the frequent hangovers.

Fuck, she hates this place. )

It's a good idea. Clinic can store those things.

( But, despite all of that, she's not about to let this message go unanswered. )

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[missiondeterminant]

[Late offers to help are better than none, although he isn't sure whether it's best to take her up on it or not.]

Thank you; if we end up with any surplus I'll keep that in mind, but I'm concerned about storing supplies at the Clinic if, for example, repairs must be done and only Alphys is available to do them.

[And she's at the Lab, so supplies may need to be kept there. Of course, he's not super enthused about the Lab being the centralized place for that sort of thing anyway, for various reasons, so it's a whole work in progress and the Clinic might end up the right place to be after all. It probably would be for any other special cases that might exist here, at least.]

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[dedikated]

( A fair point. The Lab might only be a few minutes away — and less if you're sending someone with powers — but a few minutes can make a lot of difference sometimes. )

Might want to store things on the other islands, as well. In case of emergencies.

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[knifecollecting]

[Jo knows of a few cases like this in the city. She won't share that, but...]

I know some of the clinic workers are trying to learn about the differences. [Still.]

If supplies are needed, Hope usually provides them. Non-standard skills aren't a promise though.

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[missiondeterminant]

What do you mean?

[And as for Hope--]

I've heard that even if the gods can provide an item, it requires some sort of payment.

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[knifecollecting]

Not everyone here is human. There are differences that still need to be discovered. [Or, hopefully, not discovered.]

They ask that you do something. It takes work, it's only fair.

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[unphase]

[the video opens on a fifteen year old girl sitting in a chair, back ramrod straight]

What kinds of arrangements do the ali--gods need to get the kinds of supplies you're looking for?

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[missiondeterminant]

I don't know, exactly. I've never spoken with them about it, I've just heard it's possible.

[And he'd prefer not to, hence asking for volunteers.]

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[synthedick]

I assume I don't have to tell you that I fall under that 'non-standard medical treatment' umbrella.

[Bandages don't do much good when he's leaking coolant, unfortunately.]

Thankfully, there are a couple of folks in town who don't mind doing my repairs. Would be good to know if there are any others, though.

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[missiondeterminant]

[He's just gonna make this conversation private right away, since there are various things they need to discuss.]

Alphys is the only person I was told was able to do repairs, although she did mention some people are capable of doing them on themselves.

[And he presumes it might be another one of the 'non-standard medical treatment' types that Nick's talking about.]

Are there any specific components or materials you need that aren't available?

[Since he doesn't exactly want to say it, but Nick looks kind of... Patchy.]

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[hasitsthorns]

I can talk to Sorrow for you, see if he can't provide some stuff you might be looking for.

He's usually the easiest one for me to work with whereas a lot of people avoid him, so. I'd like to help where I can.

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[missiondeterminant]

[He might feel slightly guilty about Rose having to deal with Sorrow, but she did volunteer and he remembers what she said about feeling sympathetic toward the gods, so he'll just trust that she's not putting herself out or anything.]

Okay, thank you. I'll let you know once I have a list of what's needed.

[And he turns the feed private, because he has something else he needs to mention to her--]

I'd wanted to talk to you about the replanting efforts that are being organized. I'd like to help by testing the soil, but that should be done before there are people everywhere.

[So basically please let him know in advance when would be best for that, so he can help in the only way he'd be really useful in.]

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[onlyanautomaton]

It is kind of you to seek to attend to the needs of those with constitutions not covered by the likes of conventional medicine, Mr. Connor.

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[missiondeterminant]

[He'd been planning to tell Oscar the truth next time they spoke, but even if he hadn't he would've had to at that comment; he feels suddenly far too guilty about the idea of looking like he's just being thoughtful.]

Thank you, but it isn't entirely altruistic. I'm a part of that category too.

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[puzzlingly]

i may be able to ask hope for what you need if you dont wish to make a deal with them
hes been kind enough to provide things for me that werent exactly necesary

「Kaiba would object that a complete and functional Duel Disk was absolutely necessary! And he wouldn't be wrong but, you know.」

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[missiondeterminant]

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind. What kinds of things does he ask you for in return?

[He's heard a few answers before but they were mostly vague, so maybe Atem can explain more.

And Duel Disks are totally necessary, okay, rule of cool.]

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I think we're kind of lacking in general when it comes to clinical treatment, here- [Spoken like a man who frequently requires medical attention.] -but I'm sure it's a lot more difficult for synthetics.

[As one of those affiliated with the plot surrounding their local, friendly Null, Nate would consider himself a bit more sympathetic to the plight of those whose personal maintenance is probably insanely specific and complicated - let alone the fact that since the invasion, a lot of residents aren't fond of robots.]

Besides the obvious tech obstacles, making people feel safe enough to come forward might be hard.

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[missiondeterminant]

[Connor only knows the basics about human medical care--he can make sure a human partner doesn't bleed out while waiting on an ambulance or something, but that's about it--and he doesn't really know how well the Clinic is actually stocked, so he decides not to argue the first point, especially since this person seems sympathetic to the issue and there's no need to annoy him just to be pedantic.

He also has to resist the urge to make a comment about how he's been assured by people that presuming anyone might be hesitant to reveal what they are is just ridiculous, because there's no war in Ba Sing Se bias at all here. That won't help either.

So instead--]

I'm concerned about that too. I wonder if it might be why there's so little established so far to help those people.

[He doubts it--he imagines people just didn't bother to try to solve this problem in the first place--but he wants to see if Nate'll offer any reason why he thinks people would be afraid to reveal they weren't organic.]

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[nowherewolf]

[Tucker remembers this guy, his fellow bedazzler. They'd kind of got a feel for each other, back when they met. Which is to say, he's pretty sure neither of them let the other learn anything too important. But Connor bringing up this particular subject, that says something. Maybe.]

So, you one of the ones that needs special medical care? Or did you just notice it was a problem?

[He's pretty sure Connor's unlikely to answer truthfully, even if he is, but it's worth a shot.]

never late; audio

[missiondeterminant]

[Oh, hello acquaintance. Just gonna lie, as expected--]

I'm a little surprised no one else seems to have noticed it was a problem before now.

[He's not surprised at all.]

shows up late lmao, video!

[sciencelizard]

[She kind of waves a bit when she answers, knowing they've talked about this before.]

I'm also willing to talk to the gods to, uhm, g-get materials and supplies! They... well, I don't know if like me is the, uhm, right word, but I'm okay talking to them and, uh, everything!

[Also, that said...]

Uh, I also don't-- well, I don't really know what kind of supplies really help me. I guess if I got hurt what I'd really n-need is green magic. But I don't think anyone has that, uhm, o-outside of my world.

never late~

[missiondeterminant]

[He doesn't quiet smile, but his expression softens a little at the wave. He almost tells her there's no need for her to make any deals herself--there's plenty of volunteers so far and she's already helping in other ways--but he can mention that later; for now he's more interested in the last part of what she said.]

Do you think it's something the gods could provide in some way?