[she's putting away some bandages - never any shortage of need for those here! - and looks up when she hears him speak. she smiles, looking a little tired, which isn't surprising. they've got at least one other death on their hands, and one other missing.
[ah, touch week. she reaches out and takes his hand, but her grip on it is light and gentle - if he ends up needing or wanting to pull away as they walk, he'll find it easy to.]
That's a good idea.
[time to leave the medbay behind! (for now. she will almost certainly end up here again.)]
It's easier this way... if someone contacts me because something is wrong, I can simply grab the supplies I'll need and set out right away, instead of having to stop here if I don't have the necessary supplies in my bag already.
[she doesn't quite look away from his gaze, but she does seem a little uncomfortable with the scrutiny.]
Not to mention, going back through the archway here is faster than getting down from the Metallic floor in the apartments...
[she just decided to do this on her own, because she's like that.]
I don't expect to be able to do everything on my own. But if I'm capable of helping in some way, I ought to. If I know I'm of capable of doing something and I choose not to, what sort of person does that make me?
[ percy had a feeling it would be like this. sometimes, ya girl is just Stubborn and is a Doctor. ]
It isn't that you're not capable, Jiuqing... it's that the body has its own limits, does it not? And if you're functioning on very little, you won't be able to even help yourself...
[ a pause ]
I understand that it can be hard, to not want to give up every part of yourself to do what duty must be done, but believe me when I say if you're not at your best, neither will your work be.
[ said with the intention that he knows jiuqing always puts forth her best. never a half-assed moment. ]
...I really don't understand why it's so worrying for me to be sleeping there. The beds in the medical bay are much more comfortable than the cots in the army camp...
[like. hello?
she'd understand if she was sleeping on the ground or something, but the beds here are about as comfortable as it's possible to get. she can manage.
sure, she's pushing herself. she can admit that much. but aren't they all, really? this place is a struggle in and of itself, just to survive, when you never know if someone you care for will get swept away by one of those awful adventures... or worse, wind up dead.]
...but you do have a point. About overwork. [she smiles faintly] ...and I do appreciate your concern, really.
At the very least, let's make a standing time for one another, hm? I'll bring you tea when you're down here, and you can take some of our books as well if you truly wish to pass the time down here on the nights we find ourselves waiting for... injuries.
[ it's becoming a pattern, he knows. ]
I'll help if you need as well... you can show me how, if it wouldn't be a burden. I'm a quick study.
...I'd welcome both your help and your company. It wouldn't be a burden at all.
[she smiles up at him, her expression grateful.
there are plenty who have asked her to teach them medicine so that they can look out for others. and she's sure a part of it is to lighten her load, so she doesn't have to take so much of this onto herself - but percy's request feels a little more deliberately helpful to her.]
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what will come next?]
...I'm alright. And you? How are you doing...?
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I'm fine.
[ it hangs in the air as he tries to consider it, tries to find something that isn't anger sinking into his every nerve. ]
I came to check in on you... have you eaten?
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[sometimes people die and you are busy as a result]
Have you eaten yet? Perhaps we could eat together.
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[ and maybe he might offer her a hand quietly between them. ]
We could take some food and tea to the roof if you'd like. Get some fresh air for you for a bit.
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That's a good idea.
[time to leave the medbay behind! (for now. she will almost certainly end up here again.)]
...thank you, for coming to check on me.
[this isn't even the first time, wow.]
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Of course. [ he pauses ] You spend quite a lot of time there, you know.
[ britt you put this on the handwaves cr meme so i'm calling her out on it ]
It's almost like you sleep there.
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...um, well...
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Why are you sleeping in the medical bay, Jiuqing?
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[she doesn't quite look away from his gaze, but she does seem a little uncomfortable with the scrutiny.]
Not to mention, going back through the archway here is faster than getting down from the Metallic floor in the apartments...
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[ frowning, glancing around to make sure no one is passing by. ]
I know a physician's job seldom finds its end, everyone will always find some way to get hurt... but you... you're just one person.
Miracles cannot simply appear from your hands like magic.
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[she just decided to do this on her own, because she's like that.]
I don't expect to be able to do everything on my own. But if I'm capable of helping in some way, I ought to. If I know I'm of capable of doing something and I choose not to, what sort of person does that make me?
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It isn't that you're not capable, Jiuqing... it's that the body has its own limits, does it not? And if you're functioning on very little, you won't be able to even help yourself...
[ a pause ]
I understand that it can be hard, to not want to give up every part of yourself to do what duty must be done, but believe me when I say if you're not at your best, neither will your work be.
[ said with the intention that he knows jiuqing always puts forth her best. never a half-assed moment. ]
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[like. hello?
she'd understand if she was sleeping on the ground or something, but the beds here are about as comfortable as it's possible to get. she can manage.
sure, she's pushing herself. she can admit that much. but aren't they all, really? this place is a struggle in and of itself, just to survive, when you never know if someone you care for will get swept away by one of those awful adventures... or worse, wind up dead.]
...but you do have a point. About overwork. [she smiles faintly] ...and I do appreciate your concern, really.
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[ he offers her a kind smile ]
At the very least, let's make a standing time for one another, hm? I'll bring you tea when you're down here, and you can take some of our books as well if you truly wish to pass the time down here on the nights we find ourselves waiting for... injuries.
[ it's becoming a pattern, he knows. ]
I'll help if you need as well... you can show me how, if it wouldn't be a burden. I'm a quick study.
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[she smiles up at him, her expression grateful.
there are plenty who have asked her to teach them medicine so that they can look out for others. and she's sure a part of it is to lighten her load, so she doesn't have to take so much of this onto herself - but percy's request feels a little more deliberately helpful to her.]
Thank you, Percy.
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Always, Jiuqing. I will do whatever I can.
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I feel lucky to have met you.
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[ i'm gonna end this thread here because it's sweet and also B R I T T !!!!!! ]
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