001 ✚ voice

[sufferably]

_{( A few hours after arriving, and after meeting up with Jim and figuring out some basics, because he's not about to make a public post that makes a fool of him in front of a bunch of people, Bones picks up the comm and says, rough southern accent and all-- )}

Alright. There's obviously no point asking about how to hail a ship that's in orbit two hundred years in the future.

_{( A great start, by Dr. Leonard McCoy. He sounds all business, and you can almost hear him rolling up his sleeves. )}

If this is a city of heroes, I'm willing to bet it's also a city of danger. _{( He says that derisively. )} If you were going to rate this place based on how easy it was to get sick, injured--how would it compare to your home ti--that is, world? Are buildings getting knocked down, people getting crazy interdimensional diseases?

I like to know what I'm working with.

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[sufferably]

_{( In tones of dry, resigned exasperation: )}

Don't mind him. Please.

[onefouroneseven]

( oh she knows that tone. it's the one kyle uses when gardner's done something particularly upsetting. )

I cannot make any promises.

( and by that she means she's going to give him a piece of mind if he pushes her too far. it's probably obvious in her tone. )

[sufferably]

_{( Whatever protective instinct he has for Jim is buried pretty far down, and he chuckles at the tone. )}

Then, by all means.

[onefouroneseven]

( A nod in his direction, and a quick smile. )

Might I ask after your specialty, if you have one?

( GOTTA TALK TO DOCTORS ABOUT DOCTOR STUFF SHE'S SO EXCITED. )

[sufferably]

Deep space disease, and infection. But I was trained as a surgeon, and I've had training in psychiatrics.

_{( Jesus, Bones. Stop. )}

[onefouroneseven]

Thus explaining your ( paranoia ) interest. I don't suppose you'd be willing to talk further about it? It is not an area of much study or expertise in my universe and ( she hates the idea of not being the BEST GODDAMN DOCTOR EVER ) I could use the information.

[sufferably]

I could spare an hour or two to talk shop, sure.

Probably a bit you could clue me in on, too.

[onefouroneseven]

( well if you count one glowing green swiss army surgical tool, yep. a slight nod in his direction. )

I will give you time to settle in before demanding your time - perhaps we can touch base in a few days?

[sufferably]

That'd be perfect.

_{( A beat. )}

And thank you, doctor. For the information.

[onefouroneseven]

Of course, doctor. And if you have any further questions, I will do my best to answer them.

[sufferably]

I appreciate it.

_{( And glancing at his captain... )}

And really. Don't mind Jim.

[onefouroneseven]

Even when he is speaking words of praise, Doctor?

[sufferably]

Especially then.

[onefouroneseven]

Understood. I will attempt to take none of it at face value.

[sufferably]

That'll probably just encourage him. But at least you're warned.

[onefouroneseven]

And knowing is half the battle, is it not.

[sufferably]

In Jim's case it's probably more eighty-twenty.

[onefouroneseven]

As you know him best I defer to your experience in the matter. And take it further under advisement.

( he can't be worse than guy, can he? )

[sufferably]

Best of luck, Doctor.

_{( yes yes he can )}

[onefouroneseven]

Thank you, Doctor. I look forward to seeing you around.

( dear god )

[sufferably]

_{( bones actually smiles before he cuts the feed here what is the world coming to. )}