Audio: Monday, Week 19

[theverymodel]

[Mordin's initial concern was figuring out where he was and how he got here. But he quickly realized there were greater concerns here. He knows an outbreak when he sees one. But there are things he decidedly does not know.]

Seeking medical facilities. Qualified practioner. Capable of providing [sniff] assistance. Also desire access to research facilities.

[A pause. There's a lot of other things he should check on later.]

Would appreciate general briefing at calmer moment.

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[Video]

[professorwolf]

[A somewhat harried-looking fellow with sandy hair and a pair of spectacles on his nose answers after a moment.]

Any able hands are welcome-- there's a hospital near the center of town where the worst cases are held and the bulk of the research is being done. Anyone out in the streets can point you to it.

[There's a pause, as Lyall assesses the odd speech patterns, and he pushes his spectacles up his nose a bit before adding,]

Am I correct in guessing you are newly off the ship?

[Video]

[theverymodel]

[Having found the video function, it should now be apparent that Mordin is decidedly not human]

Correct. Unfamiliar with extant biosphere, but capable of adapting.

[Video]

[professorwolf]

[It takes Lyall a beat to reply, as he takes in the appearance, but he has experience with Liara and a certain talking dinosaur in his past here, so it's not a long pause. He can handle noseless, giant-eyed people. He even sounds polite and amiable as he gives the fellow a quick overview of the situation.]

Welcome to Verdana, then. To warn you, there are people from a wide variety of worlds and times here-- largely Earth, but from quite a few different versions of it. There is something of a plague going on, hence the need for doctors. Someone can point you to accommodations once you're down in the city.

Oh, and do be careful what you say on this network, as it is being monitored by some rather hostile forces.

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Parallel dimensions? Peculiar. Violates known physics. Requires reevaluation of paradigm.

[A quick nod]

Standard protocols in enemy territory.

[Video]

[professorwolf]

[Lucky for Mordin, Lyall actually knows most of those words. He smiles a bit, hopes this alien views smiles as non-threatening, and agrees.]

I understand, mine required quite a bit of reevaluation, as well. You get accustomed to it. My name is Randolph Lyall, I'm sure you'll see me about the hospital. I help as I can, even if I am no doctor.

[Though he's picked up a lot of general practices, by now....]

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Dr. Mordin Solus. Geneticist, primarily. Ran a clinic during a plague. Appreciated any assistance available.

[Video]

[professorwolf]

A pleasure to meet you, Doctor Solus.

[He tips his hat to the doctor.]

At least you will find the situation familiar, then. If you need anything once you get here, feel free to ask after me, and I will see what I can do.

[Considering he's the sole force of organization around here, these days, he probably is the only person to ask.]

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Will concern myself with greater detail once crisis controlled.

[Video]

[professorwolf]

You'll be waiting for a while, then, I'm afraid. This is an on-going crisis. But in the meantime... good luck with everything. We'll be glad to have you.

[He tips his hat lightly at the screen and the alien on the other end of it, ready to sign off and get back to work.]