fissionmailed | When's the last time you had a checkup, mister? >B|

[Anyone entering the lobby this day will find it transformed. The walls are plastered with medical posters, there's a screened-off area at the back and there are two separate desks on opposite sides of the room.

On one side, we have the Med Unit! Sara, Anna, Kat and Richard (AKA Eel, Rabbit, Badger and Dormouse) are set up around a desk with a sign over it, reading "FREE CHECK UPS". On the other side...

moviemadmedic seems to have had the same idea. There are also a few posters pasted over parts of the Nexus with the invitation for a free checkup and their CODEC frequencies in case they're needed. The faint sounds of arguments passing back and forth can be heard-]

But- but we were here first!

No one said we couldn't work together-

I say we can't! You're with the enemy!

Dammit, Richard! Stop being so stubborn-

(In order of speaker: Anna, Para, Richard, Kat. Come get your free checkup from either doctor! One will be assigned to you at random or you can ask for a specific one if you want.)

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[Rose walked into the clinic, with her son's hand in hers. After the random fire she had been understandably careful about keeping an eye on John.]

[Which is why they were at the clinic today. They had taken care of most of the family's burns, but she wanted at least get John a check up to make sure everything was alright.]

Hey there!

[Sara smiled formally at the woman and crouched down in front of little John.]

And what's your name?

[If Little John knew of the existence of the items, he'd be glad he wasn't strapped to the toddler leash what with how Rose kept an eye on him constantly. Though to be honest he doesn't mind, it's just a return to the normal paranoia that filled his life before getting into the Nexus.]

[...This looks like a hospital. He looks at the woman, silent for a few seconds.]

John.

Are you two here for a checkup? It's completely free. Or do you have injuries you want treated?

Actually, a little of both.

We both have some burns that got treated at home, but I'd like just to have them professionally double checked, to make sure everything is alright.

[She smiled at the woman, extending a hand.]

My name is Rose, and this is my son, John.

[John just quietly looks up and around at the area.]

Hi..

[She shakes it, formally.]

Hello there. I'm Doctor Withers, but you can call me Sara. Everyone does.

[A dramatic sigh.]

Burns, huh? Those are the pits. Well, I think we have something for burns victims.

[She disappears behind the stall for a moment before returning with a handful of lollypops.]

Take your pick, little mister, and let's see what we can do about those burns shall we?

[He smiles and snags the yellow one. It makes him think of lightning.]

Don't forget your manners~

[Rose reminded John good naturedly in a stage-whisper, before turning her attention to the doctor.]

It's nice to meet you Doctor Withers.

Come over here a moment, please.

[She smiles and nods, leading them to the screened area for better privacy.]

So, where are the burns? Can you tell me what you've done to them so far?

[Minding his mother he smiles up at the doctor.]

Thank you Ms.Withers.

[Rose followed the doctor into the screened area, helping John up onto the cot in the area before sitting down on a nearby chair.]

We both have ones on our arms, and John has some on his legs.

So far we put some medicine on them, some salve.

[She checks the burns on John's legs over first, frowning a little.]

How badly do they hurt? Do you think you can handle the pain or would Miss Rose like me to prescribe some child-safe painkillers?

[He's the great Lightning Ninja's kid, he can handle any pain!]

I can do it! They don't hurt! [Lies.]

[She was proud of John for being tough, but considering how much her own hurt, she knew it had to hurt John too.]

Do you think you could send some home in case the pain gets worse?

Oh yes, that won't be a problem. I can give you some now if you'd like. I'll get some for you as well, Rose.

[She checks them over properly.]

They don't look too severe. I think the salve should do its work just fine but just in case, I'm going to put some special ointment on them, alright? And then we can bandage them up.

[Sara carefully applies the ointment and the bandage, before looking to Rose.]

You next.

[He quietly sits and let's her do her job, flinching a little when the burns hurt too much to ignore.]

[~~Aw my brave little boy ;A;~~ ]

Ah, mine's just on my arm.

[She turned her arm towards the nurse. She was wearing short sleeves already because long sleeves hurt like heck.]

[Sara studies it, gently touching it to see Rose's reaction. From the looks of it, it's not severe enough to warrant hospitalization, at least. She carefully ointments and bandages it up before handing her the tube of ointment and a roll of sterile bandages.]

You're going to need to replace the ointment and bandages on both of you twice a day. Luckily, it should be cleared up within a couple of days. If it isn't gone by the fourth day, radio me; it might mean something's gotten into it. Wait here, I'll get you some painkillers.

[Rose does her best to remain stoic. If her 5 year old son can go through the same thing so bravely, well, she can't complain.]

[She nodded, taking the ointment and bandages from her.]

Alright, thank you and- oh!

[She almost forgot.]

My husband is in the same condition, but he's too stubborn to come in...

[She trailed off, hoping the woman would catch on and give her things to take care of Jack at home.]

Alright, I'll get you some more for him. If the burns start to blister, however, it's best for him to come in regardless. Burns have a high infection risk.

[She disappears for a moment before returning with some painkillers, more ointment and bandages. And a lollypop.]

The lollypop's for him.

[Smile.]

[Little John moves closer beside Rose and grabs her hand, still happily sucking on his sugary treat. He thought the bandages on him looked awesome. Like he was a ninja. Lots of ninjas wore bandages right?]

[Of course they did Honey.]

I'll try to talk him into it again, but he can be pretty stubborn when he wants to be.

[She thanked the doctor as she took the items from her.]

I'm sure he'll appreciate it.

It's what we do, ma'am. [And no questions asked. They did work for Gene, after all.]

When's the last time you had a checkup, mister? >B|

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DAMMIT I'LL GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME

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