( i've been working on a cocktail called grounds for divorce )

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The whole lot of it's unnatural. ( though not for religious reasons. mccoy's more insulted by their refusal to adhere to any kind of scientific law. )

But they're unnatural powers that help people-- save their lives, even. So I'm not about to start looking gift horses in the mouth.

[thralls]

[Athelstan gives a murmur of acknowledgement.]

I suppose if the Christian God has not yet struck anyone here where they stand, then there is nothing to fear. These gods are proof of His lack anyway. [His voice falters slightly there- and this is a tricky subject, so Athelstan clears his throat and totally subtly changes it.]

You mentioned medicine on the battlefield?

[sufferably]

I dunno about that. You ever hear of universalism?

( but he accepts the change of topic, shrugs verbally. ) I did. There's probably a whole lot to it, but if you can heal and defend people at once, you might be more use than someone just running at the front lines.

[thralls]

I haven't.

[There's a pause, and- well, that actually seems like a good idea. Certainly appealing enough to him anyway.]

I've been trained to use axes and shields. If I can hone my skills, perhaps that could be worthwhile. [Moreso than just simple murder.] Still- when we are not at war, is there a way I can assist you?

[sufferably]

You can assist the people here-- I'm not in charge in any official capacity. But, like I said, we always need the help.

[thralls]

Ah- I apologize. I had the wrong impression.

[Time to get his lazy butt up to the actual hospital itself and start asking around, sigh sigh.]

Still, I will try to find a place suitable for me. Thank you for your help.

[sufferably]

( he can probably hear the smile in mccoy's voice when he says: ) That doesn't mean I can't help you get settled. I just didn't want to give you the wrong impression.

[thralls]

[Well, in that case!]

Alright. Would there be an acceptable time to meet? [A pause, and then-] -I know that helping me is not the best use of your time. Know that I will consider it a debt until I can find a way to repay you.

[sufferably]

Any morning you're available. I'm there around oh-eight-hundred, most days.

And it's not a problem. Don't mention it, really.

[thralls]

[He wants to ask what oh-eight-hundred even means, but Athelstan doesn't want to be more of a bother. He'll figure it out- hopefully.]

Thank you.

[And that's the end of that. He closes the feed a moment later, feeling somewhat accomplished at least.]