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[testsonseashells]

[Mordin is posting from the LSR clinic, and he's exceptionally invigorated, a combination of the facts that the clinic's load has lightened considerably, the new lead that is Las Vegas, and the two hours of sleep he'd gotten the previous night.]

Hello, all! Thought I should tell you: traveling to Las Vegas tonight for sake of investigation. Planning to take Bonbright's offer. Clinic still staffed, but advise you bring any inexplicable medical concerns to me today. My particular brand of expertise not going to be available for a while.

Additionally, wanted to establish headcount. Ask that anyone else in or traveling to Vegas check in.

Will provide any results to network at large when I can. Looking forward to trip.

[He tilts his head in farewell and signs off.]

Comments

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[peacefulwinter]

I am taking a group. We are... leaving after school today. I t-think we'll be staying at Ms. Bonbright's as well - if we don't need to spend money on accommodations, we shouldn't. My party is... eight, counting myself? Me, Lily, Jasmine, Marina, Annie, Russel, Kari... and my dad, because they wanted someone to supervise us.

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[testsonseashells]

[Mordin frowns.]

Admit to not knowing any of them. Anyone with medical capabilities?

[peacefulwinter]

Almost all of us are high school students. Only Kari is older, aside from my dad. That's p-probably why. As for medical capabilities, I... know a little first-aid, between taking training a while back, and my mother being a pediatrician. Beyond that... I d-don't think so. Hopefully, we won't need it.

[testsonseashells]

Good thing I'm there then; should have at least one doctor in area, even if not accompanying you at all times. Suggest you keep my number handy in case of emergency.

[peacefulwinter]

Mm. I can do that... the odds are good s-something will happen, mundane or not, so I appreciate it. Are you flying, or driving?

[testsonseashells]

Planning to fly. Found fairly cheap redeye flight, so won't be able to assist anyone outside of Vegas itself.

[peacefulwinter]

That's probably okay, though, right? It would be s-simpler to just be normal until you get into Vegas. It creates questions if... your reputation catches up with you and you can't do the things you are known for.

[testsonseashells]

[Mordin smiles at that.]

Was a doctor before this. Still relying mostly on those skills - wound treatment hasn't changed much even with Echoes.

[peacefulwinter]

Well... in that case, you should be- be fine regardless. Try not to... end up with an emergency on your flight out, all the same. That would still be really weird, I think.

Knowing we'll have a doctor out there, whatever happens... makes me a lot more comfortable about this trip, too.

[testsonseashells]

Will be there if you need me.

[evowhisperer]

Safe travelling!

Do you know yet what sort of results you're expecting? *Because 'oooh, science'.*

[testsonseashells]

No idea, aside from "previously undocumented". Might see genetic chimeras or creatures enemy has deployed in the past. Might find something completely new.

[Voice]

[espigeonage]

Hmm, right...

Good luck.

[testsonseashells]

Appreciate it.

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[drama8om8]

[ Octavia is on a plane when this gets posted. And then she's all over the hideously-overpriced drinks and snacks in the hotel minibar for a few hours.

As such, when this reply comes in it's not until late in the evening. ]

I'm her8 with <33333333CUTIOE SHOUTY ALAN<33333333 and my 8ff WallY!!!!!!
It's gr8 8evrusy8ody should come! VEGAS 8A8Y!!!!!!!!!

[testsonseashells]

[Mordin reads this over a few times before managing to formulate a response. Teenagers.]

Tavia Serket and Alan Hunter? Don't know who Wally is.

[drama8om8]

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[testsonseashells]

...will be sure to remember that.

[drama8om8]

YES. Yes. 8ecuas remes8ering is really REALLY important for dcotors. Imagine if you forgot howt o doctor WHAT WOUDL HAPPEN THEN????????
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[testsonseashells]

Malpractice, yes.

Should probably advise you to stop drinking now.

[drama8om8]

YOU'RE NOT MYR EAL MOM

[testsonseashells]

...not a false mom either, to my knowledge.

[drama8om8]

I knwo. He skipped town 8ut he was a gr8 momm while he lastedWHY DO PE8PLE KEEP LEAV8NG M8 gdohg

 

 

Vegas wont' leave mw th8ugh vegas si usper gr8 COEM TO VGAS EVERY8ODY

[testsonseashells]

[Mordin takes a few seconds to process this one as well.]

Still advise that you stop drinking now. Professional recommendation.

[drama8om8]

Sure ko I haev to go 8uy an Elvs costme now anyway.

[testsonseashells]

Yes. Better that you buy Elvis costume.

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[healspec]

[oh.]

[well fine, god, just leave then.]

[Ravi's not even very close to him but there's still a sense of being abandoned.]

I am staying.

Have fun in Vegas.

[it's meant so passive-aggressively, tho]

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[testsonseashells]

Not given to usual exploits of city. Mostly there to investigate. Still, won't deny new leads exciting.

Incidentally, left briefing at clinic for you, other workers.

[Sorry, what, Mordin can't hear you over the sound of data.]

[healspec]

[sigh ofc he's going for the data. mordin you nerd.]

[at least being abandoned for science is better than being abandoned for gambling and bright lights...]

Ah, alright, I will see it when I come in tonight.

Will you still be updating the FAQ while you are there?

[testsonseashells]

Of course! Useful resource. Would never let it stagnate.

[healspec]

Well. Let me know if there is anything I can help with from here, I guess.

[everyone is leaving u_u but he will just STAY HERE BY HIMSELF... (feelings you are being melodramatic stop)]

[testsonseashells]

Clinic load going to be higher without me. As most senior member, burden will be enough.

Appreciate your efforts, by the way. Should tell you that more often. All of you. Have grown to rely on your work a great deal. Glad to have you around.

[healspec]

[oh, 'most senior member'! 'appreciate your efforts'!! is that recognition?! what a nice feeling! you are forgiven, Mordin.]

Thank you. [that is all he can think to say because he is...not...good at this...]

It will feel emptier without you here, I think. But I will try to keep things running smoothly while you are gone.

[testsonseashells]

Am confident you can do so. Will keep you posted of any developments.

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[centurian]

You're leaving?!

[ But... Echoes. And... Everything. And... things starting to get progressively worse. (And great, now he's thinking in short, terse sentence fragments. Thanks Mordin.) ]

I mean, what if... certain people who will remain nameless end up needing your help because they've started to echo-pulse back random alien body parts?

[testsonseashells]

[Mordin snorts.]

Doubt your biochemistry is going to shift suddenly enough to cause medical emergency, but am only five hours flight away in case of emergency. Antihistamines and adrenaline will suffice until then.

If still worried, could join me in Las Vegas. FBI still looking for me, I understand. Have yet to interview me.