[ Baizhu looks up with a small smile as Hilbert finds him in the med bay's office, drinking a cup of herbal tea. He offers the pot to his colleague as he steps inside. ]
I'm pleased as well. We've also gotten multitudes of new data to go through. I do wish be had a microbiologist, my scans aren't always accurate with the components found.
[ With new chemical compounds, new medicine could be made. ]
I've spoken to most of the crew so far, aside from two people from Security. Like I said, I'm sure you've seen the stress draining them.
[ Aside from two people from Security...Zaeed seemed like the sort of person to up in everybody's business, so he feels that guessing him is a safe assumption for who Baizhu has talked about. That leaves, ]
Smith and Ackerman, I presume? Chatted with Smith about nonsense AI was doing before your awakening. Terse, focused man. Suspect stress is draining him as much as rest of us, but he does not seem like type who likes to show it.
Ackerman...still do not have good read on that man. Must try to change that. But as a whole, yes. Everyone is very stressed out.
Correct. I would like to have a chat with them eventually, but the stress affects everyone.
[ He sips his tea, gold eyes a bit troubled behind his glasses. ]
However, Wolfwood and Rin seems to have rather severe medical aversion - Wolfwood more so than Rin. I don't think it'll be easy to have them comply with checkups. I suggest offering everyone a P-HYMN-1.A scan, a check on their bracelet and some questions. That way they won't be physically touched or singled out.
I haven't done general practice since my residency, however, so I defer to your expertise.
My expertise for past few years has been teaching, [ Hilbert lightly muses. Teaching and under the table genetic modification, but we're not gonna mention that one. Teaching. Just teaching. ]
But I do not mind taking point on this. A scan, a check, and basic questions sound like best way to start. At least with that, we can have baseline data in case something goes wrong.
[ That has Baizhu chucking a bit - because honestly, his has been research rather than actual internal medicine for... a while. Still, he's can handle checkups, even if Hilbert has years of seniority on him. ]
Then I will let you inform the crew. They know you better, as well. I've barely gotten the last icicles off of my suit.
[ What a mess to wake up to. At least he got so see a whole new alien planet! ]
[ Based on the grumpy little noise Hilbert makes, he'd rather do anything before informing the crew. Still, he's a doctor, these are his patients, he guesses he can do it.
Urgh. ]
Even if we were running normal scans, it would be best to give everyone once-over anyway, considering that we spent time in new environment with new germs and new allergens. We do not want to pick up second dose of space amoeba that disables crew.
[ The smile widens just a hint at that grumpy little noise. He likes Hilbert. ]
I agree. Although the quarantine afterwards showed nothing, it's still possible that things linger. We definitely do not need more sicknesses.
[ Baizhu takes another sip of his tea. It smells more bitter than floral. ]
Do you think it will be possible to convince Mr. Wolfwood to let us take a blood test? The man didn't even want to let me do a basic awareness check when he was raving about the AI.
Oh, I highly doubt that, [ said with a little shrug. ] Still, there are ways to get blood sample without patient's consent. But it would require time and effort, perhaps with use of drone or rerouting air supply in way that Wolfwood would notice.
And, of course, I am good doctor who does not suggest drugging my patients.
[ That last sentence is said just a little too cavalier to actually be believable. ]
[ Baizhu takes that all in with a slightly raised green brow, but it ends in a huff of laughter. ]
We can't always do what needs to be done, unfortunately. People tend to be irrational.
[ Especially people with some kind of medical trauma. Still, Baizhu is a bit amused at Hilbert's insinuations. ]
I suggest checking the bracelet as a compromise for now. We can check it against his medical records and see if any levels are off. Not as accurate as a blood test, but since we cannot sneak some when he's not looking, it's the next best thing.
[ Building trust takes time. Maybe he should have another chat with the man. ]
True, [ he nods. There's a moment before Hilbert lightly muses, ]
You mentioned Rin as well as someone who would have medical aversion. Honestly? I think they would be one of easier ones to let us do this, especially as quick scan and check could be done while they are doing something else.
[ They always seem to be multi-tasking, after all. ]
Hm, I suppose they did seem to prefer to be busy when I talked to them as well. Standoffish and withdrawn, but very interested in what I used to work with.
[ Baizhu raises one hand, absently touching near his neck before catching himself. He finds himself doing that a lot these days, but maybe the shadow of the dangly ornament on his glasses is what makes him feel like he has something moving there - or more likely, should have.
Strange, to miss the weight of a pet. #snakedad ]
Perhaps I'll have to spend a bit more time with the crew, I'm a new face without the trust that you've already built with these people.
[ Hilbert lets out a low chuckle. After a moment, he points out, ]
Dr. Baizhu, you know my personality. The trust that I have built is due to our circumstances, nothing more. Suspect more people will be looking to you for care than to me.
[ Which honestly? He's fine with. Hilbert knows his bedside manner sucks. But at the end of the day, niceties and well-wishes don't matter. What matters is you get the job done. And he knows he can do that much. ]
Ah, I doubt that. You seem like an excellent medical professional, and that's what counts right now.
[ Nevermind the grumpy-mcgrump attitude. Baizhu has no doubt that Hilbert knows what he's doing.
...plus trauma-bonding is a powerful thing. ]
Well, I feel like we've come to a conclusion on the checkup matters, at least. I will leave the announcement to you, this time. Perhaps if I get to know the crew a bit better, I can handle the social aspects later.
[ He has... well, slightly better bedside manner. Baizhu tends to be stern, but actually enjoys talking to his patients. ]
I have quite a reputation for bitter medicine, so we might have to add extra honey.
[ Prized internal medicine expert enjoys the use of Chinese medicine on the side. ]
Wonderful. I'll get back to going over the medical records, and assist with any questions from the crew on your announcement. Then we can start 'hunting down' the dissidents.
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[ And, right on the nose, damn close to exactly ten minutes later, Hilbert walks into the medbay, giving Baizhu a little nod as he does so. ]
Pleased to see we have not had any horrible accidents with people going down to planet.
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I'm pleased as well. We've also gotten multitudes of new data to go through. I do wish be had a microbiologist, my scans aren't always accurate with the components found.
[ With new chemical compounds, new medicine could be made. ]
I've spoken to most of the crew so far, aside from two people from Security. Like I said, I'm sure you've seen the stress draining them.
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Smith and Ackerman, I presume? Chatted with Smith about nonsense AI was doing before your awakening. Terse, focused man. Suspect stress is draining him as much as rest of us, but he does not seem like type who likes to show it.
Ackerman...still do not have good read on that man. Must try to change that. But as a whole, yes. Everyone is very stressed out.
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[ He sips his tea, gold eyes a bit troubled behind his glasses. ]
However, Wolfwood and Rin seems to have rather severe medical aversion - Wolfwood more so than Rin. I don't think it'll be easy to have them comply with checkups. I suggest offering everyone a P-HYMN-1.A scan, a check on their bracelet and some questions. That way they won't be physically touched or singled out.
I haven't done general practice since my residency, however, so I defer to your expertise.
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But I do not mind taking point on this. A scan, a check, and basic questions sound like best way to start. At least with that, we can have baseline data in case something goes wrong.
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Then I will let you inform the crew. They know you better, as well. I've barely gotten the last icicles off of my suit.
[ What a mess to wake up to. At least he got so see a whole new alien planet! ]
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Urgh. ]
Even if we were running normal scans, it would be best to give everyone once-over anyway, considering that we spent time in new environment with new germs and new allergens. We do not want to pick up second dose of space amoeba that disables crew.
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I agree. Although the quarantine afterwards showed nothing, it's still possible that things linger. We definitely do not need more sicknesses.
[ Baizhu takes another sip of his tea. It smells more bitter than floral. ]
Do you think it will be possible to convince Mr. Wolfwood to let us take a blood test? The man didn't even want to let me do a basic awareness check when he was raving about the AI.
[ That one was fun. ]
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And, of course, I am good doctor who does not suggest drugging my patients.
[ That last sentence is said just a little too cavalier to actually be believable. ]
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We can't always do what needs to be done, unfortunately. People tend to be irrational.
[ Especially people with some kind of medical trauma. Still, Baizhu is a bit amused at Hilbert's insinuations. ]
I suggest checking the bracelet as a compromise for now. We can check it against his medical records and see if any levels are off. Not as accurate as a blood test, but since we cannot sneak some when he's not looking, it's the next best thing.
[ Building trust takes time. Maybe he should have another chat with the man. ]
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You mentioned Rin as well as someone who would have medical aversion. Honestly? I think they would be one of easier ones to let us do this, especially as quick scan and check could be done while they are doing something else.
[ They always seem to be multi-tasking, after all. ]
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[ Baizhu raises one hand, absently touching near his neck before catching himself. He finds himself doing that a lot these days, but maybe the shadow of the dangly ornament on his glasses is what makes him feel like he has something moving there - or more likely, should have.
Strange, to miss the weight of a pet. #snakedad ]
Perhaps I'll have to spend a bit more time with the crew, I'm a new face without the trust that you've already built with these people.
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Dr. Baizhu, you know my personality. The trust that I have built is due to our circumstances, nothing more. Suspect more people will be looking to you for care than to me.
[ Which honestly? He's fine with. Hilbert knows his bedside manner sucks. But at the end of the day, niceties and well-wishes don't matter. What matters is you get the job done. And he knows he can do that much. ]
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[ Nevermind the grumpy-mcgrump attitude. Baizhu has no doubt that Hilbert knows what he's doing.
...plus trauma-bonding is a powerful thing. ]
Well, I feel like we've come to a conclusion on the checkup matters, at least. I will leave the announcement to you, this time. Perhaps if I get to know the crew a bit better, I can handle the social aspects later.
[ He has... well, slightly better bedside manner. Baizhu tends to be stern, but actually enjoys talking to his patients. ]
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[ It is very easy to have better bedside manner than this guy. ]
But yes. I will make announcement and can start on first round of check-ups. Problem children we will deal with later.
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[ Prized internal medicine expert enjoys the use of Chinese medicine on the side. ]
Wonderful. I'll get back to going over the medical records, and assist with any questions from the crew on your announcement. Then we can start 'hunting down' the dissidents.
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[ He'll take his tea with him to read the CL-10. ]