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[adamndoctor]

[McCoy looks very tired, has a five-o-clock shadow goin' on, and just... He looks like he woke up from a terrible nap. Which he has. And he keeps pushing down the annoying cowlick in his hair from said long nap. But either way, there's something definitely... off. And for a moment, he doesn't say anything. He just looks down, shuts his eyes, then back up, face serious again.]

Right. Sorry for my absence. I seemed to have fallen into a coma for a few days there. No biggy.

[And he's not about to disclose what happened in the coma.]

Is everyone all right? Specifically you kids - yeah, how are you holding up? Can I get some sort of roll call, please? Did anyone go and get their arm blown off or... [He wants to say "die," but he just... nope, inappropriate timing.] Right. If anyone needs to see a doctor - you know, a human one - I'll be in Solus's clinic in about fifteen minutes.

[Locked to Solus Prime]

Mind tellin' me exactly what happened to me? One minute I'm like a Goddamn rabbit hopped up on stimulants, next I'm collapsing, and I'm... I went back. And now I'm suddenly here again. What, is this some sort of trick by the Lambda or Unicorn or whatever? Because I really hate to think one of you were involved in bringing me back here. Not when I was needed - not when he needed me.

[Sorry he's so grumpy. After being put through all that and seeing his friend die (but also come back to life thanks to his skills and that asshole British superhuman guy), you can surely understand his less than enthusiastic mood right now.]

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[glass_secret]

Okay, doctor. Mind telling me how falling into a coma is no biggy? Because the last I checked, those were a pretty big deal.

[Hello, have an angry fairy tale princess who's new around here.]

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[adamndoctor]

Given some of the shit I-- or some version of myself - went through, a coma seems like a skip in the daffodils.

[He just sort of... pinches the bridge of his nose.] Sorry, I'm still a little out of it, but do I know you?

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[glass_secret]

Dare I ask?

[She gives a smile.] Probably not since I arrived a few weeks ago. The name's Cinderella.

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[adamndoctor]

Cinderella, huh? [Yeah, that's a bit unique.]

And you could, but the details are a bit sketchy. [Aka he doesn't want to talk about what happened.] But apparently lapsing into a coma and experiencing some sort of... soul-hopping isn't too unique here.

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[cec_engineer]

A coma. No biggy.

[THIS FACE, MCCOY]

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[adamndoctor]

[THIS FACE ISAAC]

Admittedly, I've had better days.

And you? You doing okay? You've been short your one and only human doctor, I like to think you weren't getting yourself into trouble.

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[cec_engineer]

[he's just gonna. wave from across the room]

Of course I've been doing ok! Sure didn't go to the Pillar and get myself shot, either.

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[adamndoctor]

[McCoy just... turns around. Still with an exasperated expression. However, it's a little... less agitated. He's still in a sad-bad mood.] ... Shot. Who shot you? Do I even want to know?

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[cec_engineer]

Strelok. Long story short, I totally deserved it and probably would've killed him if he hadn't.

...That Pillar really fucked with all of us. Are you ok?

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[adamndoctor]

Define "deserved."

[McCoy just sorta... rubs his face.] Yeah. Yeah, I just need a shower and a shave and at least a bar's worth of alcoholic beverages.

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[cec_engineer]

Uh. I touched the Pillar even after we had a five minute conversation about how shit of an idea that would be. Then tried to murder Strelok because it made me think he was a necromorph.

[frown. don't shave let's be beard buddies] I don't blame you. Take a day off or something, Jesus.

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[adamndoctor]

I told you not to touch it! [Out of context, this is great. But too bad he's furious now. McCoy gives him such an angry look, hands thrown in the air.] No one takes my advice; I give out damn good advice, too. Ya'll are thrill-seeking children, I swear!

[McCoy's blood pressure eventually returns to normal. He sighs.] Can't really take a day off when you're the only person certified and qualified to treat humans here. That, and for things like this. Even then, I'm overdue for a scavenger hunt.

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[cec_engineer]

Hey, if I hadn't touched it then Strelok would've, and he had a shitload of guns. Then I wouldn't be sitting here. Probably in some ditch somewhere instead, y'know? Lesser of two evils.

[NO NOT TOUCHING IT WAS NOT AN OPTION DO YOU EVEN SCIENCE]

That female robot fixed me up fineish! Besides, all I really need now is to get mobility n'shit back. I can look after myself, dad. Honest!

[yeah ok he's taking the piss but he's also kinda high on painkillers so]

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[deadlydoctor]

A coma for some days. [That sounds familiar.] Did you woke up with any new memories?

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[adamndoctor]

Yeah. How'd you know?

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[deadlydoctor]

it happened to me too. When I was in that supposed 'coma' I was in my universe, living my real life. Weeks went by and one day I suddenly woke up here again.

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[adamndoctor]

I don't think I even remembered this place when I returned to my home universe. And yet... Shit. As always, the Goddamn timing is horrible.

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[deadlydoctor]

Neither did I. But when I came here all returned to me. It's like someone has been playing with my processor.

Was it so bad in your world?

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[adamndoctor]

Yeah, actually. Things were shit, but they got better. Big ole happy ending. And that's why I'm pissed I was dragged back here.

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[deadlydoctor]

Then you and my share the same feelings.

I suggest getting a huge drink, that should help. Or racing, that's always good for the spirit. [Come to race with Knock Out, McCoy.]

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[happyduckbutt]

All in one piece here, Mister McCoy. Um...if anything, it's...more that I think I've got more added on than taken away.

...are you okay though?

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[adamndoctor]

I'm fine. But what do you mean by "added on"?

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[happyduckbutt]

Well...

[He tilts his communicator as he holds it back a little, enough so that McCoy can catch a glimpse of the kid's extra...appendages. Wispy shadow-like tentacles peer over his shoulders, one giving a sheepish wave.]

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[adamndoctor]

[This icon, Ventus.]

My heavenly Goddamn days, kid! Get over here, let me check those damn things out. This can't even be remotely healthy.

[Video] DAHAHA xD

[happyduckbutt]

[He winces at that. Well, the guy is a doctor...]

Yessir.

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[adamndoctor]

I'll be waiting. If I don't see you soon, I'm going to show up at your door and not with any fruit basket or good tidings. Also, you own that... that flying skateboard whatchamacallit, right? Be safe on that damn thing.

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[happyduckbutt]

[Gulp.] Be right there, promise!

[He hesitates only to nod at the latter before he moves out!]

[thankyou4myheart]

Doctor McCoy . . .

["You look like crap, and I'm not EVEN going to touch on the coma comment" - but...he doesn't say it.]

If you'll give me coordinates, doctor, I'd be more than happy to give you a ride to Solus's.

[adamndoctor]

You can say it. I look like a raccoon who wandered out of a trash can.

[sigh] It's fine. I live in Solus's temple, so I'll just... walk there.

But how 'bout you update me on what the cotton-pickin' Hell is going on here?

[thankyou4myheart]

I can do that.  What's the last thing you remember?

  [Since he doesn't know how long McCoy was out for, exactly.]

[adamndoctor]

T'be honest, it seemed things were pretty settled. Relatively. Definitely missed this Pillar nonsense, though.