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[beholding_archivist]

[ The video turns on to reveal your local Archivist, deep scowl on his perpetually tired face, an already very used looking pencil behind his ear and a cigarette between his fingers. Yes, that particular habit is getting worse, but judging by the open sky above him he's at least not taking it inside.

But it's the scowl that mainly addresses the network. ]

Very well. Might as well inform you all that the hospital staff has been reduced to one. I am no trained professional, have no noteworthy abilities that qualify me for the task, but I... I will do what I can should the need arise. I won't always be at the hospital, so you will have to contact me should you need anything- And I ask of everyone to abstain from needlessly reckless endeavors more likely to getting yourself hurt than resulting in any progress. I... I just-

[ He pauses, takes one deep breath and closes his eyes. ]

... I can't split myself in two.


I'm sorry.




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[in_extremis]

[It is public to try to shame Jon into actually texting back, but Tony is not optimistic.]

Oh.

I have a generator for you.

[It was for the hospital, anyway.]

[Video]

[out_of_order]

[There is a confused and slightly concerned padawan looking at the screen.]

...what happened?

[It's a simple question. A vague one. He's sensed Altair's presence to have been distant of late, and this announcement just comes so unexpectedly.]

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[theladyofwinterfell]

Jon? What happened to Altair?

( Sansa is incredibly concerned, since she had been counting on Altair being around to do James' check-ups and everything. )

[Video]

[wearingthestars]

[Billy frowns sympathetically.]

Oh, um...do you need a hand? I can't promise I'd be any better there than I am with engineering, but...I could try?

ooc: One day I will actually tag all the things I owe, I swear

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[beholding_archivist]

[ No such luck, Tony. He’s on video because it’s easier for him. ]

...well. I hope it generates screams of terror. Those might suit this place rather well now.

[ Is he being moody? Yes, he’s being moody due to being stressed over this mess. ]

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[beholding_archivist]

He......

Left.

[ Each word punctuated tiredly with the cigarette in his hand. ]

Look..... We had an argument. He left.

But he.... he said he would still take care of you. As for everyone else...

[ Another small gesture, and a defeated shrug. He’s sorry. ]

[Video]

[beholding_archivist]

....an argument.

[ That’s what this was, right? The frustration absolut this outcome is real. ]

Don’t worry about it. I... I’m working on learning what I can.

[Video]

[beholding_archivist]

...Christ, Billy.....

[ He lets out a short, harsh noise of a chuckle. ]

Of course I need a hand! I- I’m.... Shit. I can do bandages, but I’m not- Jesus, I wouldn’t know how to handle a fractured leg! I just—

[ And that’s when the static cuts through his words and Jon pauses, frowning. The frown prevails as the static passes and now he does know how to handle a fractured leg because his voyeuristic patron felt in a sharing mood. ]

...oh. Okay. That’s how.

I mean... Yes. Yes I do.

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[in_extremis]

[He doesn't look happy about it, but there he is. At least he looks more refreshed than he has for a while, even if his eyebrow hasn't entirely recovered.]

Why, are the nightlights back?

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[beholding_archivist]

[ Seriously, Tony. Stop doing such things. But he is... Glad. To see you're okay. Not that he's going to say it! Just...

Just making this conversation private with an irritated tap of his finger before answering. ]

Only if I concentrate hard enough.

[ It's said through half grit teeth and while not meant entirely serious, Jon does focus enough to give his eyes just enough of an eerie, green glow to be notable. ]

[Video]

[wearingthestars]

[Billy offers a small smile in turn.]

I was thinking about switching data points anyway...if you wanted the company.

I'm sure between the two of us we can work things out. I've got a bit of first aid training. And... you know- the whole magic thing.

[Video]

[beholding_archivist]

[ Jon just hangs his head in a nodding motion. ]

Billy, that's... Thank you. That-- That's already a lot more than I have to offer. I just... You know- Know things. And not always helpful... things.

[ But he's taken to write everything down he randomly gets to know. Keeping an extra pile for any medical knowledge he gets dropped into his head.

He sighs, not quite relaxing but at least a little less tense. ]

To be fair... This- This place could have used some more hands even before this but-

[ You know how it is. Not too many hands around in general. ]

[in_extremis]

[Tony is not in on whatever joke there is, and he colours slightly at the look. He had been far less delicate the night Jon had run screaming from the lights and Jon hadn't threatened him with spooky eyes then; maybe it is safer not to play with him at all.]

A-aah...You don't have to be there, if you have other stuff to do, I can find my way around to install it. It'll be in the basement. Check it out when you're ready, let me know if you need a tutorial.

[Video]

[out_of_order]

[Cal winces a little at that. Also Jon, you can't just say things like that.]

Is that the only solution?

[beholding_archivist]

[ Jon gives a short huff and looks away before pressing his eyes shut for a moment, effectively cutting off the glow. The irritated expression remains. ]

Right. I’m sorry. Not your fault...

[ And he hasn’t forgotten how much Tony dislikes being at the receiving end of Jon’s powers. ]

This is just.... it’s frustrating. See? I’m frustrated. Everything went wrong and now- God, I’m sorry. Just ignore me.

[Video]

[beholding_archivist]

[ Oh, but he can. ]

Right now it’s the only solution I have. A working internet database would be much appreciated at this point.

[Video]

[out_of_order]

[He holds back a sigh, carefully considering what to say. They were too few people to be getting on each other's cases, and he didn't like seeing his friends being upset.]

I see. I hope another solution can be realized at some point.

[He can't force anyone to make amends, and he can't listen if there's no desire to talk about things. Hopefully some time to cool will help them. He makes note to try tracking down Altair if the Chiss doesn't resurface.]

A database would be useful, yes. The datapoint only provides so much, I'm assuming. I've only tried the engineering one. Past information, the materials to work with are probably the next big problem.

[in_extremis]

Very difficult proposition, you're leaking everywhere.

[He doesn't really know what to do with that now, though, and looks uncomfortable, sure he's not the one with the right platitudes to talk it out.]

I can help bury the body.

[Video]

[wearingthestars]

[Billy gives another sympathetic nod. He can't really understand what that's like, but he can imagine.]

You shouldn't have to do it alone.

[Not enough hands is right. And one more set probably still isn't enough, but it's something at least. He tries to offer a slightly teasing smile.]

Don't jinx it. The Agrii might just bring in more people to try and help us out.

[beholding_archivist]

[ Well, this gets a short burst of laughter from the Archivist. Maybe not the most stable one, but at least not entirely cruel. ]

From the look on your face you seem to expect me to not leave much of a body behind to bury, Tony.

[ He trails off, then falls silent, then groans in defeat. ]

Sorry, I just... Leaking feels like the right word? I sure feel like I'm leaking. Or something is, at least.

I was trying to know things. And no, I- I don't think I ever mentioned it to you, but- I can know things. Normally, they just come to me every now and then and I have no control about what or when, but I've been trying to do it willingly - To steer it in the direction I need. To learn things I need to know, but.... I opened that door too far and now- I fear I might have broken the lock.

[ Does that even make sense? ]

[Video]

[beholding_archivist]

I know I can't do it entirely alone. Altair has taken care of most of the actual healing with his Force powers. But...

[ He shrugs, feeling a little helpless, but also responsible for this mess. ]

Your help would really be appreciated. I just... I wish I had started writing everything down much sooner. And now it's getting- A lot.

[ Since he has been trying to force Knowing things. ]

[Video]

[beholding_archivist]

The medical data point mainly provides information about the broken equipment within the hospital. Of course there is nothing about human biology - Not even anything about the Agrii themselves. But I will need references for the people we have here. And try to understand how everyone works - Their bodies.

I keep getting snippets...

[ And headaches as he slowly drowns himself in useless knowledge. ]

[Video]

[out_of_order]

Like medical records, you mean.

...you don't have to take this all on yourself.

[A tilt of his head.]

Snippets?

[Private]

[tiedonastring]

Give him his space, he'll come around. I don't fully understand what transpired between the two of you and nor do I wish to be in the middle of it.

I will say this. Altair has dealt with a lot back home before he returned here and is still adjusting to things. And it seems that people here are quick to label with out trying to understand the situation or the person. He already carries enough weight on his shoulders and it seems that everyone is adding on to it here and forget that he to is a person. Being a Sith or an Emperor doesn't mean they are not a person too and react and feel differently to things.

I have nothing else to say on the matter, but I will if you continue to push him.

[Video]

[wearingthestars]

It's a long process, you're not just going to know everything over night. Usually.

[This place kind of throws that off a bit.]

Just take things a day at a time, don't put so much pressure on yourself. We'll be okay.