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[sorser]

Who: Stephen Strange & Emily Dyer
Username: strange, emilydyer
Warnings: None! Will add if necessary.


un: strange

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Doctor Stephen Strange. Back in my home universe, I once practiced as a neurosurgeon; here, I’m offering my experience as a doctor in ADI’s medical department. With that comes a variety of responsibilities, but also the obligation to make the occasional PSA. So, here goes:

I understand that not everyone is completely trusting of ADI, or agrees with their handling of any given situation. And I’m not here to convince you otherwise. Instead, I’m here to make sure everyone knows that the medical department always has its doors open to any who need it, regardless of your feelings on the organization. So please take advantage of that fact.

If you’re injured, or sick, or feel affected by anything odd or supernatural in this world, don’t hesitate to get yourself checked in. Your health is always of the utmost importance, and we’ll do what we can to take care of you. Remember: you can’t continue to investigate if you’re ill or otherwise incapacitated.

If you need to contact me personally, that’s always an option, too. Doctor Dyer is also available for the same services, and is just as competent — if not more so.

-Dr. Strange

un: emilydyer

Dr. Strange is being kindly flattering in regards to myself, but in regards to your health, he is absolutely correct. My name is Emily Dyer, and I'm operating as another physician in ADI's medical department, with my background best classified under general practice and community medicine.

Our allegiance, in the end, is not to those who've agreed to help ADI, but to anyone who is in need of a doctor's care. Wherever you come from, whatever your take on this entire predicament we find ourselves in, we wish only to aid and to be deserving of your trust.

This sentiment isn't limited to just us, but rather all of our colleagues as well. If you aren't able to come into the department, or an emergency has arisen, send us a message, and we'll come to you instead.

Additionally, I'd like to put forth a small secondary announcement. I've been working on a medicine to aid sleep and reduce nightmares, and at this stage, it's ready to be given to a larger group. I'd like to offer this out to those who'd wish to try it, with a request that you let me know how it works for you so that I can accurately calculate its efficacy as a remedy.

If you're concerned about what it's comprised of, it's based in herbology and natural sources instead of harsher synthetic chemicals, and I have been taking it myself, so you needn't feel there is a risk associated. At worst, it simply has a bitter taste, which can be improved on with time. Regardless, I realize that this will raise questions, and I'll answer them to the best of my ability.

-E.D.

(( ooc: since this is a joint post, both Stephen and Emily will make appearances in the replies. ))

Comments

[sorser]

[Hmm, no sarcasm. How promising!]

All of this applies to you too, you know.

[carmesi]

i have thankfully been without need of serious medical attention as of yet, but in writing that i'm sure i've jinxed myself. so i'll keep it in mind.

is the sleeping aid meant to be on a test-run for now? if so, are volunteers needed?

[sorser]

I’d like to think of it as less of a jinx and more of an awareness that you should constantly be vigilant.

That’s mostly Doctor Dyer’s territory, but I do think it’s meant to be as a test-run for those who need it. Are you offering yourself as a volunteer?

[carmesi]

if i'm ever in medical need, you will be the first to know.

i would actually suggest jack as a volunteer, but i don't know if he would consider that a nice thing. still, if volunteers are needed to make sure the remedy works, i am not opposed to it.

[sorser]

[Jack... probably doesn't need it, actually, he thinks to himself, but of course he doesn't type the words, because that's not at all his place.

Instead:]

The help would be appreciated. Not without a word of caution that if you don't really need sleep aids, take them sparingly beyond the confines of this experiment.

[carmesi]

yes, doctor. i'll make sure to tell emily about the specificity of my situation.

[sorser]

Good.

[One must make sure!]

[medicative]

Yes, you can consider this second stage testing. Ideally, I'd like as wide a range of volunteers as possible to have enough data to finalize the medicine, but I want to stress that this is entirely opt in. I won't pressure anyone who's uncertain to participate in a might-be.

[carmesi]

[! emily]

i sleep alright most days, but i would be willing to help out. it might be really helpful for all of us in the future if things get a little stranger.

how do you administer it?

[medicative]

It's a liquid dose, drunk before bed. I thought about tablets, but as it is, liquid seems to be the easiest for anyone to swallow, and decidedly easier to refine than pills.

[carmesi]

i was hoping you'd say it was liquid. could i mix it with tea?

[medicative]

That's what I usually do, after all. It masks the taste.

[carmesi]

in that case, i've got enough tea to make the most of it.

should i drop by the ADI infirmary some time?

[medicative]

Whenever you feel up to it, come by. I'll have a test supply set aside with your name on it.

[and dosage instructions, now that she's thinking about that.]