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

[For those who have been here awhile, it's a familiar feed. Allen's standing in behind a table in the lab, looking positive. Meanwhile Timcanpy sits behind him on a shelf, wearing a glowy stripe ribbon on his tail while he flaps his wings around- as if doing some sort of sign language interpretation for what Allen's saying]

Hello everyone! For those who don't know me, I'm Allen Walker, I'm one of the medics in the fleet. There seems to be a lot of new faces lately, so...either welcome aboard, or sorry you've been dragged into this- whatever you'd prefer.

[He clears his throat]

Anyway, just a couple quick announcements today! We'll be holding our bi-monthly blood drive the first weekend of February! The blood donated will be kept in case of medical emergencies that require a blood transfusion - in other words, using scientific methods to help someone whose lost a lot of blood. If you are interested in donating, we will pay you in money! In fact, we'll even pay you double the rate we usually pay since I know many of you are tight on funds.

So if you're interested and you're over the age of 16, please fill out the form attached to this video. [And what do you know, it's there] If you're interested in volunteering, please let me know. Vampires interested in volunteering will need to be able to have restraint around blood and will not be allowed to sample the blood.

This time, the drive will take place on the SS Paisley [Due to someone's psychotic sister making Blue Fish tightening up security], a thank you to Captain Alex and First Mate Stefan for the hospitality.

And of course, there will be cookies.

[Right, that out of the way]

Secondly, I'm sure everyone has noticed by now the crates that showed up in their cargo bay. My crewmate's scanner managed to detect they are gumballs inside that contain some unfamiliar substance. If there's anyone whose already opened their crate and would be willing to donate some of the cargo to our lab for us to study, we would be happy to give you money for it. [Though not nearly enough to cover the fee you'll get for breaking it open. Suckahs] Thank you.

That's all I have for today. Thank you and have a wonderful day! [He gives a wave, then cuts the feed]

[OOC: As always, the blood drive will be handwaved!]

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I'm definitely both those things. I'll fill this paperwork out right away!

Wonderful! [Such a great turn out this time] Thank you, Sorey! Your help is really appreciated.

No problem!

So, what's a blood transfusion? How does it help someone who's lost blood? [no idea what it's for just take my blood]

Edited 2016-02-01 22:51 (UTC)

[........He volunteered before he knew what it was.......]

[Right then]

To put it simply....a blood transfusion is when you take blood from a healthy person, and then using needles and some piping, you inject that blood into someone whose lost a large amount of blood.

As long as the blood is a match, and the procedure is done properly, it makes sure an injured person won't die of blood loss.

Are...are you serious? Something like that is possible? That's- that's incredible! Wow! I had no idea that people could use other people's blood!

[That makes him smile] Mm, I'm serious!

Blood really isn't that different person to person. In fact there's only four types of different blood in humans, so it's easier than one would think.

Really, there's different types too? Hmm...oh now that you mention it, yeah, it says something about that on the form. How do I know what type I am?

Mm, there's four main types: A, B, AB and O. It's based on the sort of antigens and antibodies your blood carries - er, things that are part of your immune system.

And don't worry, you don't have to know. We do tests on any blood we receive to make sure it's fine, so we'll figure out the type then.

This is incredible.

Allen, is there any literature on this on the station? Or maybe in the Fleet's library? I'd love to hear more about how this works, but I don't want to keep you here all day...

[He laughs]

Wow, I don't find usually find people interested enough to want to read about it. [Sure, he meets lots of people who are awed by the science, but they're almost always satisfied by Allen quickly explaining]

I can loan you some of my old medical textbooks I've collected, if you'd like. I warn you though, they're not exactly light reading.

Edited 2016-02-03 15:23 (UTC)

That's alright! I'd like that a lot. If you don't want them to go far I could read them on your ship, so you know where they're at.

Ha- that won't be necessary. They aren't that hard to replace.

I'll bring them next time I see you.

There's no hurry! Why don't I pick them up when the first drive comes around? Then I'll have something to read while you guys bleed me out! [because that's what happens right]

[....]

It's..."draw blood". We draw blood. You bleeding out would be bad.

But alright. I'll have the books ready for you then.

Edited 2016-02-04 13:20 (UTC)

How does blood drawing work? How do you find out what type of blood a person has? [kiddo save these questions] What happens if someone gets the wrong type of blood? Are there any advantages to having one type of blood over another? Is it like elemental weaknesses?

[Okay, this is making him laugh.]

Ah- well the reading will cover most of these things in-depth, but-

[He doesn't mind answering questions. Better to keep people interested than dismiss them]

Basically blood drawing works by inserting a needle attached to some tubing into a vein, and the blood gets pulled out into a bag, about a pint's worth- nothing dangerous as long as you're in good health. Once it's done, we test it by mixing a sample of the collected blood with antibodies, followed by another test that mixes it with another type of blood to see how it reacts to it. Through these two tests, we can determine blood types.

As for what happens if someone gets the wrong type...for humans, it can be bad. Our bodies will reject the blood and try to destroy it- which in worst case scenarios, could result in going into shock or dying. So that's why it's always good for medics to check your type first before treating you.

[By the way, this is all in his normal, friendly tone. Ah yes, the beautiul morbid science]

Now as for having the blood types- in humans, it's not quite as significant as elemental differences. It only really matters if you need blood, or during pregnancies of people with different blood types. But there are advantages and disadvantages...depending on how you look at it. For instance, Blood Type O- can be given to any human, regardless of blood type. But a person with Blood Type O- can only receive blood type O- if they need blood. Meanwhile, if a person with Blood Type AB+ can receive any type of blood if they need it, but their blood is only good for other people with Type AB+...who aren't very common.

But that's about where the differences for human blood ends. Some cultures believe that your blood type influences your personality, but I personally think that's rubbish.

That...is incredible. That's absolutely incredible. [Listen to that, liSTEN TO THAT! Giving blood to people who need it? Matching types and keeping that in mind while you're treating someone bleeding out? Knowing which types can go to whom? Amazing!]

Allen! You know all of that off the top of your head?

Ha- you have to know a lot of things off the top of your head if you want to be a medic.

[There was not a lot of time for slow research when lives were on the line after all]

Though it helps that I have to answer a lot of questions like this for the drive.

I suppose you're right.

So Allen, you're a medic? Are you a field medic too?

I am, though I'm studying to be a doctor.

[Which will probably never happen since it's not like there's a place to get a license here...but hey]

Really! Because of an augment, or because that's what you wanna do when you grow up? ['when you grow up']

Edited 2016-02-12 19:28 (UTC)

Ha...I started studying when I was 20, actually! So not quite either of those.

[There's a slight shrug on Allen's end, even if Sorey can't see it].

I suppose you could say it was more a change of heart, if anything.

Edited 2016-02-14 19:43 (UTC)

Could I ask why? [Since you seem pretty dedicated to the Exorcist thing and all, bro.]

It's...well-

[Hrmmmm]

...Rather personal. I'm not ready to share it just yet.

[Aka up your social rank Sorey gosh]

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