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[bi_otic]

Who: Kaidan and YOU
Broadcast: Fleetwide video
Action: First Breath
When: Around Monday, 4/10

[Kaidan is sitting, going by the framing on the feed, somewhere in the cargo bay of his ship. He seems slightly nervous, going by the long pause before he says anything and the glances away from the camera.]

So...here's the thing. I'm looking for a doctor on the fleet that can help me with something. I have...chronic migraines, basically. I can usually manage, but since we can't seem to hold onto a lab technician over here it's been untreated for about...five months? And...[A tiny sigh of frustration] it's starting to be a problem.

If you know anything about cybernetics or implants...kind of like our augments...[He taps the side of his neck]...that would help a lot. But honestly, anything would help at this point.

[He frowns for a moment, then smooths it out into something more neutral as he shift from his seat]

In other news...I have some extra syrup in our cargo bay if anyone wants any. None of it maple, but it is sweet.

[It's pretty tragic. He pans the video down where you can see him slip the lid off a wooden box full of glass bottles in a rainbow of colors. He pulls one out, this one a too-yellow amber.

The label reads:'FLOOT BRAND BREAKFAST SYRUP'.

This one seems to be banana, but they come in a whole bunch of fruity varieties.]

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[kill_switch]

Try Beverly Crusher - she helped a friend of mine. [And got a black eye for it but that doesn't need to be mentioned]

And I think I'm good on sweet things, but thanks. [She'll eat pretty much anything but has learned sweets aren't really her thing.]

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[bi_otic]

[Kaidan looks embarrassed because he's effectively painted a target on one of the elephants in the room. After the battle wasn't the first time he's sequestered himself in a dark room and it hasn't been the last, but they've never really acknowledged it. He doesn't particularly like to, because to some people, it's a weakness.]

[He gives her a wry smile] Yeah, well, I need the calories, but not that many. Hopefully someone will take a few off my hands. [The implication being...yeah, he's probably still going to try a few of the less objectionable flavors]

[A beat, and he clears his throat] Um...listen. Sorry I never mentioned this. But I'll say what I've told all my superiors - I don't let it get in the way. If you need me, I'll be here. Headache or no.

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[kill_switch]

[She looks concerned and confused for a moment after the apology. She hadn't felt she had any reason to doubt him, considering he turned up when the need was high. It seemed to her she'd already seen him dealing with it.]

Yeah. Yeah, I know that. You're good, Kaidan. Don't worry about it.

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[bi_otic]

[He smiles, somewhat awkwardly]

Sorry, it's just usually something me or the ship doctor would tell me CO about at some point or another.

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[kill_switch]

Hmph. That's not how I do things here. I don't really have a choice in who's part of the crew but if you prove yourself I'll remember it. You've already done that. Whatever else happens is your business.

If you need help? Let me know.

private video

[bi_otic]

I will. You can count on it.

But for now? I'm okay. Figured I'd say something before it did become a problem. I'm starting to wonder if Atroma has something to do with us never retaining our lab techs.

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[kill_switch]

If it gets to be too much of a problem we could see about visitng another ship's tech.

[bi_otic]

If this doesn't pan out we'll try that.