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[nanomitesss]

[There's a gravelly voice, one that's obviously aided by a machine. Much like his animated counterpart, this fellow has a tendency to draw out his "s"s ever so slightly.] Well. This is certainly... unexpected. Inconvenient, seeing as I was in the middle of something. [A pause. You can hear the soft whirring of his ventilator as it helps him with that whole. Breathing thing.] But what's life without a few surprises? [There's an underlying hint of bitterness in his voice.]

Looking back on the other transmissions, it seems I've stumbled into quite a situation... Mentions of collars. The... 'Outer Authorities.' All very interesting. Strange, of course. But interesting.

Hm. But perhaps I should introduce myself. I'm the Doctor. [No, not that other guy with the cricketers uniform.] Not to be confused with the... other one. And although I'm an engineer by trade, I have experience acting as a more... "traditional" doctor.

So. If you find yourself in need of medical assistance, don't hesitate to call on me. [Because you can trust tinyVader.]

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[rpondicus]

[Despite the unfamiliar voice, Rory's heart had lifted at 'I'm the Doctor.' But no. Wrong.]

No other name?

[nanomitesss]

None that's relevant. [In a weird way, it's true. He's been nobody but the Doctor for four years now.]

[rpondicus]

Yeah... that seems to just happen. How traditional do you mean, when you say traditional?

[nanomitesss]

Matters of health. I'm not a physician, not that type of doctor. But I've provided first aid and trauma care in my time.

[rpondicus]

Okay. I'm a nurse, myself, and this place seems kind of lacking in physicians.

[nanomitesss]

And how does it fare with engineers?

[rpondicus]

Needs them pretty bad, actually. The ship's having power issues, and there are still a lot of people in there.

[nanomitesss]

Hmm. And to whom should I report to lend assistance?

[rpondicus]

Ah... Doctor Nicholas Rush, I think. He was putting out a call a few days ago.

[nanomitesss]

Then I'll be sure to give him a call once I'm settled.

[truth_is_cold]

[He trusts no one! But he recognizes usefulness and a dependency on technology/protection when he sees it.]

A physician will be useful. The last attack caused several injuries.

[nanomitesss]

How unfortunate. Are many still recovering?

[truth_is_cold]

Uncertain. Some of us heal at varying rates.

[nanomitesss]

I see... And do you number among those whose healing rates... vary?

[truth_is_cold]

Faster than most humans here.

[game_over_man]

Anyone ever tell you you sound creepy as fuck?

[Hudson makes ALL THE FRIENDS.]

[nanomitesss]

[A+ FRIENDSHIP MAKING. Rex would say he takes that as a compliment, but that wouldn't really jive with his "I'M TOTALLY A GOOD GUY" act.]

So I've been told. But 'creepy' is so... subjective. I don't take it personally.

[game_over_man]

[If you were a hot chick, he might react differently.]

Maybe you should do something about that, then.

[Doctor things, sign language, hand puppets? There are options, that's all he's saying.]

People actually go to you, Doctor Sinister?

[nanomitesss]

[Damn it, if only he brought his sister along. Dryly:] I'll keep that in mind.

And the people who need me usually aren't in any position to be picky. [That and he still had a face when he was doing the combat medic thing. THAT HELPED.]

[game_over_man]

[You have a hot sister? Color Hudson interested.]

Yeah, might want to work on your, you know, bedside manner while you're at it.

[Don't tell people others have to be desperate to go to you, Doctor Creepy.]

[nanomitesss]

[Back off, bro, she's not allowed to date soldiers anymore.]

Should I? I haven't had any complaints about my bedside manner.

[game_over_man]

[...dude. Does everything you say gotta sound so fuckin' morbid?]

What are you, an undertaker or something?

[nanomitesss]

[Hey, at least he hasn't started talking about snakes...... yet.]

Not at all. I'm a [MAD] scientist.

[game_over_man]

[Well, doesn't that just give the H-man something to look forward to?]

Scientist. [Ew.] You work for those schmucks at Weyland-Yutani?

[Because if so, he's got a rifle butt he'd like to introduce to your face.]

[nanomitesss]

No, I've never heard of them. I am-- was the head of Research and Development at MARS Industries. [Leading manufacturer and supplier of weapons and armaments in his world. NO BIG DEAL.]

[game_over_man]

Mars, huh? [SO, you're a colonist, or something.]

Was. What happened? You get your contract yanked? [He would cry tears of...nothing if that happened.]

[nanomitesss]

What happened was my abduction into this place. [Which interrupted his coup before it even got off the ground. Bawww.]

[game_over_man]

Yeah? Well at least you've got something that doesn't suck you're missing out on.

[Wait, that made no sense. Fuck it. Marines don't have to make sense. That's why they carry guns.]

[buckingauthority]

Looks like you're in need of medical assistance yourself. That thing permanent?

[She's referring to his breathing mask set up, of course. What is tact?]

There's a hospital bunker in the city, they got staff there. Can't say it's the funnest place to be.

[nanomitesss]

It is. But as fortune would have it, it doesn't detract from my skills.

[If he's huffy (which he totally is), he doesn't sound it.]

Hospitals typically aren't-- for the patients, at any rate. Any particular reason with this one?

[buckingauthority]

Never said it did.

We're low on resources here, though. Hopefully you've got a way to keep that thing working or charged up, or whatever. I traded in some oxygen tanks when I first arrived, if you need them.

The unfun part had more to do with the circumstances. But they're pretty lacking in staff and supplies, which doesn't help.

[nanomitesss]

[Well, that's concerning. He pauses.] So long as it doesn't become damaged, the device should be able to sustain itself for a while. Still, should something happen, I'll take you up on your offer. Thank you.

[thecricketer]

[he looks surprised, but it's more amused than anything] Well, that's a bit new. ...You're not - no. [a definite shake of his head; the only other Time Lord here is Narvin]

It could get a bit confusing, but I'm sure we can handle it. What field of engineering are you in?

[nanomitesss]

Not...? [He arches a brow.]

Biomedical engineering is my specialty, along with computer programming, but I'm quite... [He smiles, not that it can be seen except in his eyes.] versatile in practice.

What are your specialties, Doctor?

[thecricketer]

Well. Me. It's a tad complicated.

[with a rather wry grin of his own] Versatility is a fine trait to have.

I - hmm. I dabble, really. In most everything.

[nanomitesss]

[He sounds amused.] Is that what you're a doctor of? Everything?

[thecricketer]

I suppose you could say that, yes.

[nanomitesss]

Impressive. Is there a subject that interests you more than the others?

[thecricketer]

Well. Astrophysics is a tad obvious, really, but it's true enough.