thirteen ♠ Video

[save_the_souls]

Who: Allen Walker & You!
Broadcast: Video
Action: Blue Fish
When: Today!

[For people who been around for a few months, you may recognize the familiar setting of the Blue Fish clinic and another medical PSA. Allen stands behind his usual table, looking like he's in decent spirits. Timcanpy is in the background, resting on a bowl of cotton balls while wearing a miniature cowboy hat]

Hello Everyone. For those who don't know me, I'm Allen Walker of the SS Blue Fish where I serve as one of the medics along with Dr. Beverly Crusher.

Just a few announcements today. First of all, the bimonthly Blood Drive will be happening this weekend! People who donate their blood will be paid either in money or food. Any one who does donate will also get cookies and juice. If you are interested in donating, please fill out the form attached. [this one!] If you wish to volunteer your time to help, please contact me. Any vampire volunteers will not be allowed near the donated blood.

[Right, moving on then]

Second, it's been reported that since the attack, many ships have been reporting technical issues. While our engineers are working hard to sort out these issues, please be careful of any electrical charges or motion sickness caused by microgravity - er, the floating around. [and he makes a spinning gesture with his hands as if that explains it] And no, we still haven't heard from Atroma. Unsurprisingly.

Third, some of you may also be experiencing problems with your augment, such as headaches or mood swings. We're...working on it. Until it's sorted out, we can offer aspirin for the headaches but...I recommend keeping an eye on your crew in case they try to do anything like enter a spontaneous group marriage. [He frowns a little and looks straight at the camera] Please stop them. They may be cross at you at first, but they'll thank you later.

[And then he goes back to his friendly smile][he puts on his reading glasses, picks up his communicator and starts scrolling through it...and scrolling. And scrolling] ...a high number of reports of fights breaking out in saloons- [He pauses are one report] - good Lord.

[How did that even-? He frowns at it a bit, before putting down the communicator, clearing his throat, and addressing the fleet again ]

Right- anyway. If you don't want to get caught in a fight, I'd recommend simply not going to a saloon at this rate. If you do want to get caught in a fight, please make sure you know how to fight beforehand. Several fleet members offer self-defense training if you don't. And if you get injured, please contact your lab support- [he amends] Unless you are your lab support, then contact another one. Trust me when I say, giving yourself stitches is a terrible idea.

[Not that he's going to say anything else about that]

And that's all I have today. Thank you and have a good day! [He waves at the camera and the feed cuts]

[OOC: As usual, the blood drive will be handwaved unless specifically asked otherwise]

Comments

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[limitstorm]

... I dunno where to even start.

[ how does he respond to any of that. ]

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[save_the_souls]

Ah...

That's a common reaction. I'll be here if you do figure out where to start!

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[jamminshield]

Hold on a second... You mean people can trade in blood for cookies and juice? That's a little gross... but amazing! I wish I'd known that years ago. I'd never run low on snacks. I wanna try!

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[save_the_souls]

[Oh dear lord this kid. But at least he knows the exact answer to that]

- If you're sixteen or over, you can!

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[unfulfilledpotential]

Free food, you said? Then count me in for the blood drive.

[He's never filled out paperwork so fast...]

Do I need to do anything else, man? Or do I just show up at that time?

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[save_the_souls]

Ha- that seems to be one of our largest draws!

[He can get this]

As long as you have your paperwork ready, that's it! Just come at that time!

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[mikangirl]

[There is an awful lot in this post she really should address, from vampire volunteers to attacks and implants-- she figures the saloon thing speaks for itself, at any rate.

Should address. But Nami just zooms in on the golden word here.]

How much money?

[If it helps, she's filling in a donor form despite the answer.]

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[save_the_souls]

[Ah yes, the money. He's surprised more people don't ask this question]

It's a reasonable sum, depending on your blood type and supply need. Also, returning donators do get paid more than first times.

But we'd figure out the exact amount on the day of the Blood drive when you sign in.

[Aka Yuff hasn't figured out an exact sum]

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[unbearablynaive]

Oh, dear. A spontaneous group marriage sounds awfully specific.

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[save_the_souls]

Happened to a family member of mine some years back. Figuring out the legality of annulment or divorce is a nightmare.

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[zekken]

Nice to meet you, Mister Walker! [ Quickly forgetting to introduce herself, but she's planning to fill out that form anyway. ]

I'm planning to donate, but uh... what other help do you need? I'd be happy to volunteer.

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[save_the_souls]

Ah, thank you! It's nice to meet you too, Miss...?

[he beams at that]

Any help would be welcomed! If you have medical experience, we have positions working directly with drawing blood. If you don't, there's positions at the greeting and forms table, as well as the cookie table.

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[noncriminal]

Yeah, the saloon's fun. Watch out for the flying tables.

So - how much money do we get? For donating. Or whatever.

[That part's the most important.]

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[save_the_souls]

Ah, yes. Thank you for that warning, I'll keep it in mind.

Like I told someone else, it's a reasonable sum, depending on your blood type and supply need. And returning donators would get paid more than first time donators. We'd figure out the exact amount on the day of the Blood drive when you sign in.

[Aka the mun doesn't have an exact amount pinned down because what is space economics??]

[goldenglasses]

Group marriage, huh? That sounds oddly specific.

[HE WANTS DETAILS!]

[save_the_souls]

Ah- it happened to a relative years ago. It didn't work out well.

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[horrendous]

The blood is for... medical things, right?

[Not crazy old rituals invoking the Son of Odin or anything?? RIGHT??? He's just gotta ask since he's never done this before.]

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[save_the_souls]

Yes, that's right!

It's for blood transfusions- to help people replenish their blood if they lose a lot due to an injury.

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[notkittenaround]

For what purpose is this 'Blood Drive' used? I doubt you recruit for dark means, but I cannot see what else it would be used for.

[ A brief pause, her tail flicking, as she decides whether to speak of the saloon... Given her common involvement. ]

And is that many a saloon fight so unusual? I am surprised only in the lack of duels to the death.

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[save_the_souls]

No, it's not dark means. It's for blood transfusions- that's a medical process that let's us replenish the blood of a person who may have lost a lot of blood from an injury.

[....]

I'm just thankful for the lack of that. And yes, it is a little unusual, I think. Otherwise it's a wonder how these saloons keep up with all the broken furniture fees.

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[mucked]

-- Vampire volunteers? [ she asks, incredulous. peggy had been all on board to offer herself for blood donations, but that detail trips her up.

did he say vampires? ]

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[save_the_souls]

Ah, yes. That's right.

If it makes you feel better, I haven't had any vampires approach me openly about the drive yet. [Just a couple ones he's suspect are vampires but haven't come forward, but hey you know as long as they're careful!!]

[stefanged]

Still need extra hands this time?

[He's kinda coming, whether Allen needs him or not, and this time, he is armed with caffeine (thanks to Alex). Guess who won't be as squeamish as he was last time???]

Honestly, I'm amazed no one's really hurt. I've lost count of how many times I've walked past a bar brawl this week.

[save_the_souls]

Sure can! You're always welcomed, Stefan.

[You brilliant burning sun]

Me too...I've had to fix up some bruises and stuff, but it's been pretty miraculous no one's wounded up with several broken bones.

[iamawaited]

Is that how that works here? Why didn't Coil just tell me that?

Anyway-- yeah. Guess I'm in for the blood.

[He sounds a little reluctant about it, but... hey, blood is blood, and he's in the business of actually trying to stay alive right now.]

[save_the_souls]

Ah, well, I'm not sure but...Coil, from what I've noticed, doesn't talk much?

[Or, at all]

Er- I'm sorry, "In it for the blood"?

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[huaaaaagh]

[Blood Drive, huh. That sounds smart, actually, considering how potentially dangerous this place is getting. And money for services is a nice incentive...]

Are there any specific conditions you have to meet to donate blood?

[He's interested in the augment discussion, but first things first.]

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[save_the_souls]

[Don't forget the cookies. They're delicious]

You have to be in good health, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least fifty kilograms. That's it, really.