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[indissection]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Sidony Venaras
RECIPIENT: Everyone
WHAT: There's a newcomer and she's curious
WHEN: Today, now
WHERE: The Gallows, probably
NOTES: Likely to be discussion of blood, surgeries and medieval healing within!

Greetings, Inquisition. It is truly a pleasure to be welcomed amongst your ranks, even in these strange times.

[ The voice is soft, formal, a touch accented - certainly not Ferelden by any stretch. Well educated, probably, at least from the intonation. ]

My name is Sidony Venaras, lately of Nevarra, and I have come to fill any gaps that you might have in your medical needs. [ And, quickly - ] Yes, I am well aware that there are magical means of healing, but magic cannot cure everything. A doctor can often be required. It wouldn't do to forget that.

[ She doesn't necessarily have anything against mages, exactly, but it might not seem that way. ]

If anyone can inform me of any healers or doctors I might confer with then I would appreciate it. You have my thanks in advance, and I appreciate the support should it be given.

Comments

[aceso]

We have certainly not forgotten all the good doctors can provide.

[ Probably because they never stop pointing it out. ]

I am Knight-Enchanter Christine Delacroix, one of the healers here. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have, or discuss anything you might have in mind.

[indissection]

[ Well, someone has to remind people, lest the mages think they have all the knowledge in the world. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Madame Delacroix. [ And she does sound somewhat genuine. ] I am looking to start trying to practice what I have learned, if there's a place for it, and to continue my studies if it is at all possible.

[aceso]

[ Is it really a "reminder" when they are never allowed the opportunity to forget first? ]

We have an infirmary here within the Gallows, on the second floor of the central tower. And our library starts on the floor above, but is two levels. I am sure you could continue your studies there, and order any books that the library possibly lacks.

[justice_is_blond]

Just the same, a doctor cannot cure everything. A healer can often be required, and it wouldn't do to forget that.

[His voice is mild.]

I can hear you've been directed to the Infirmary, I'm there as well.

[indissection]

The same can be said the other way. A healer might be proficient with wounds and cuts, but there are some things that are beyond magic.

[ Just as mildly, but with a hint of something of an edge. ]

And what is your role there, ser?

[justice_is_blond]

[Dryly:] Which is what you've already basically said, so I was stating a counterpoint. People like to forget that spirit healers like myself can make a world of difference if we're out there and available because then it's easier to try to return us to the cage.

[sangsues]

My good lady, it is a pleasure to make the acquaintance of another physician. I am Doctor Etienne Beaumanoir, I specialise in helping to develop treatments and medications.

[indissection]

It is a pleasure in return, Doctor Beaumanoir. Have you been part of the Inquisition for long?

[sangsues]

Some months. I confess I had relocated to Kirkwall a little before my joining, to allow me a chance to get a better estimation of the outpost and their work. There are some interesting sorts, shall we say, of impassioned opinion.

[periastron]

So what’s your take on rifters, then? Medical type rifters included:

[indissection]

I am sure Rifters have much to offer in terms of knowledge. [ Casual, almost gentle - ] Ignoring whatever knowledge they have seems rather foolish, don't you think? [ Said mostly because 1) the Chantry don't like them and fuck the Chantry and 2) this person might well be in earshot of a Rifter, considering. ]

ah, phone tags, home to odd typos

[periastron]

( There's a bit of a pause, before Alex replies: )

Doctor Alexandra Karahalios. I'm a veterinarian, but I've been researching how to bring more modern surgical techniques over to Thedas for helping people and animals. Rifter and overall joy to deal with.

[exequy]

[ After the longest hesitation possible before it becomes actually ignoring the message, ]

Where is your family from?

[indissection]

Isn't that a touch personal, Ser? [ But, all the same, she has no secrets for now. ] Nevarra.

[elegiaque]

I'm not a doctor to be conferred with, but I'd love to discuss nonmagical healing with you - if you might have some thoughts on what I've been using, or recommendations. I'd love an expert opinion.

[indissection]

I would be more than glad to offer any assistance, of course. [ She sounds quite prim and proper about it, honestly. ] I've brought some books with me from home that I am sure would be useful to you, physician or not.

[korjata]

It's always handy to have both, isn't it? Granted some of us healers have knowledge on the practical side of things too, foolish not to in these times, really. Still, there's always that one bleeding soldier who absolutely refuses to be touched by a mage.

[indissection]

I would never suggest that we not have both. I just worry that there might one day become a reliance where there ought not to be one. [ It's almost like you can hear the shrug. ] I would hope that medical care of all kind would be accepted here.

[wythersake]

Ignore Anders.

[indissection]

Oh? And which one is he?

[justice_is_blond]

Do you ever tire of being rude?

[foxsays]

[Because it's been far too damn long--]

A stitches sort of doctor?

[Does she sound hopeful at this possibility?]

[indissection]

If necessary, yes. Of course.

[libratus]

Sindony? [ Uh. ??? ] It is Ilias. Fabria.

I did not know you were planning to join the Inquisition?

[indissection]

Ah. Ilias. [ A twitch of a smile, thankful he can't see it. ] It was a recent development. I hadn't known that it was in your plans either.