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[baldrshand]

[A photo appears shortly before the post beneath.]




It seems that there is a lot of... strangeness happening to people. So far, I haven't noticed any drastic changes in my person or my thinking, but I think I'm one of the more fortunate ones. This seems like a good time to issue my customary greeting to all of the new "Chosen" of Aldrip.

Hello! My name is Ethlyn. (If you're not new, hello again!) If you find yourself ill or injured, I manage the Willow Clinic. It's not too far from the Inn, between the residential and commercial districts. You'll know it immediately from two things: the willow tree out front, and it being a farmhouse in the middle of a lot of four-and-five story apartment complexes made out of concrete and whatnot.

Since it's come up: I don't charge money for medical services (although if you would like to make a donation it's welcome!). I'm not interested in making injured people fish through their purses while they're trying not to bleed out.

As well as the Clinic, I lead the Arztenritter--we're a mounted brigade of healers. Anyone is welcome to join; if you don't know how to ride a horse or set a bone, we will happily teach you. Should you need emergency assistance, please send a message on the network, or message myself, Marianne, Toph, or Minato.

I've been here for over a year, and I've lived through the many disturbances and changes of this world, so if you have any questions, I would be happy to help...

I suppose that means I've grown another year older, hasn't it? Twenty-one.


[She's not going to add FUNNY GIVEN THAT I'M DEAD but she's sure thinking it.]

Comments

[sinningtree]

I have not, is he also involved with the clinic?

[baldrshand]

Not directly, but I get most of my medicinal supplies from him. He also makes an excellent cup of tea.

[sinningtree]

it may be wise to combine our resources, in that case. Do you know where might be best to contact him?

[baldrshand]

Yes, the apothecary can be found here: [and here she writes the address.] You can also contact him directly using these tablets, but I can't advise you as well on how they work. But it may be better to visit him in person unless you want to spend all afternoon bent over a tiny screen, writing short sentences about plants!

[texting?? WHAT A SILLY NOTION, HO HO]

[sinningtree]

Thank you, that is quite informative, I will be certain to make a visit to the apothecary directly. Though, if you find yourself struggling with the tablet in the future, perhaps I could offer my assistance there as well. The technology itself doesn't seem very different from what I am accustomed to, though I must say that the character limit is certainly impressive.

[A beat, before the following comes in:]

My schedule is currently open if there's a specific time best to stop by the clinic and determine where I might be of most use to you.

[baldrshand]

Really? I would appreciate that. Even after having it for some months, I'll admit that it still mystifies me sometimes. A magic charm was much easier to understand than the fact that one little machine can contain so much in it.

I'm usually free by 5 in the afternoon, so that would be the best time to catch me. I look forward to meeting you, Kurama.