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[purramedic]

[For once, it isn't a video or even audio feed that Anders starts, but plain text. Things are a bit too personal right now to risk the wrong shot, and it'll be easier to keep his composure not reacting quite in real time.]

I may have imagined it, but I recall hearing somewhere recently that sometimes people here become comatose for short periods. If this is true, I would appreciate the advice of anyone familiar with these incidents. I have no way to diagnose or address complications from this state without my magic. I'm particularly worried about hydration and nutrition in an afflicted person.

And if I'm mistaken, and invented this concept in my own head, I need to know, urgently.

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[foolishwren]

It does happen sometimes

The best thing to do is take the person to a Pokemon Center

That way the nurses can keep an eye on them while they're out of it, or if it's NOT one of those comas and the person actually legit passed out or had a heart attack or something, they'll be able to find out and take care of it better than anybody else

[purramedic]

It doesn't strike me as anything natural like that, but if they can help, I'll try. Thank you. [He probably should have done that first, but... nobody ever said Anders makes rational decisions.]

You've seen this before?

[foolishwren]

Yeah

Lots of times

It's weird and it can be jarring but assuming it's what you and I both think it is, the person should be fine

I really only mention the nurses and the Pokemon Center as a precaution

[purramedic]

I'd prefer to play it safe. I'll see what they have to say.

I do appreciate the reassurances.

[foolishwren]

Better safe than sorry. Letting the nurses take care of it lets YOU rest a little, too.

_{[She's done that song and dance, hovering anxiously over someone's bed for a week waiting for them to wake up... not fun. OR useful.]}

And no problem.

This place has some weird quirks-- they take awhile to get used to

irrelevant but i happened upon ur cr chart and i adore how u wrote it

[purramedic]

I would rather it be me. [That's kind of impossible, though. Thanks, space llama.]

And here I thought I had adjusted quite nicely. Are there any other nasty surprises I should be aware of?

Aw thank you!!! I ... REALLY need to get back to work on it, it's already out of date...

[foolishwren]

Honestly the unfortunate reality of this place is that there's ALWAYS surprises

The FORTUNATE part is that they're not always nasty

This is one that's... stressful, but not usually catastrophic in the long run



You friend, uh... might wake up with more memories from home than they had before, though.

Just fair warning.

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[bertall]

Comatose?

Are they sick? I was out for a day or two straight not too long ago.

[purramedic]

This is approaching day three. It isn't like any sickness I've seen, and it certainly isn't exhaustion.

Are you alright?

[bertall]

I'm okay. I still feel it a little in my chest but I think part of that was also from the weather and, um... the boat ride. I think Jean's okay too because he had the same thing from me.

...They're alive though, right?

[purramedic]

I'm glad you're recovered, mostly. Drink and eat well and you should feel up to par soon.

Yes. Breathing, but unresponsive.

[bertall]

That...

_{[Is never a good sign, is it?]}

Who is it?

[purramedic]

[Not in his experience.]

My companion, Hawke.

If this is in fact what others have experienced, it isn't the most worrisome thing I've seen her endure, but it caught me off guard. I didn't expect anything like this here.

[bertall]

Hawke





Wait, hold on. She doesn't have an Arcanine, does she??

[purramedic]

That would be Dog Two, yes. He's here with us.

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[tearsofademon]

You're not mistaken. Weeklong comas happen sometimes. Not as often as they used to, there was a while where you heard about them all the time. But they still do sometimes. They only last a week, though.

I'm gonna guess you've found out the hard way?

[purramedic]

It would seem so.

I can hardly imagine this being commonplace. These people made full recoveries?

[tearsofademon]

They do. They won't wake up for a week, but then they're completely fine, if maybe a little disoriented.

I had it happen once, years ago. Wasn't even that restful.

[purramedic]

I'm relieved to hear there aren't lasting repercussions, at the very least.

Is there anything you would recommend I do to help when she wakes? Anything that troubled you in that time?

[tearsofademon]

Well, that depends. What's the world she comes from like?

[purramedic]

[How does he put this in any way other than "Terrible, just awful, the absolute worst?"]

In a word, dangerous. But she is hardy. [Though that's a whole new beast he hadn't considered...]

If something happened, would she still wake up?

[tearsofademon]

She'll wake up. She might just have some stuff to work through, is all. It's kind of like you go home, but your body's still here. So if home sucks, she might need some help readjusting.

[he'll be good and not suggest percussive maintenance, what works on Sion doesn't work on everyone after all]

[purramedic]

A little like when we first arrived, then.

But her memories of here will stay the same?

[tearsofademon]

She should remember everything from here when she wakes up, yeah. You don't remember while you're there, but when you're back here you do, so she will.

[purramedic]

[Honestly this sounds more and more like weird Fade magic. Fundamentally different, of course, but just similar enough to warrant notice. And that isn't comforting.]

I see. Thank you for the help.

[tearsofademon]

[At least magic can be analyzed...]

No problem. Here's hoping everything goes fine for her back home.

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[heartdive]

It's happened to me before. During that time I guess I was sort of back home?

[voice]

[purramedic]

That is... unfortunate to hear. I hope you're alright.

What do you mean by "back home?"

video; he's not expecting video in return

[notvaljean]

Do you need any help, Anders? Or just someone to hang out with?

[Jean doesn't know anything about weeklong comas, but he'll be good for doing something with Cool Uncle Anders to keep his mind off things.]

[he'll get voice at least]

[purramedic]

[He's exhausted and worried sick, but he definitely appreciates the offer.]

Thank you, Jean. We've moved to the Center on One Island for now. There isn't much else to be done but wait.

I don't want to leave her. You're welcome to come by, but please don't feel obligated.

[awwww affection!]

[notvaljean]

That's not too far from where we are. I'll come by and hang out for awhile.

Do you need anything? I can get you a masalada or whatever on my way over.

jean deserves only the best

[purramedic]

The staff has been keeping our Pokemon fed, but thank you.

[notvaljean]

Yeah, but are you eating?

[purramedic]

[He considers lying, briefly, but that would be more trouble than it's worth.]

I'm not hungry. [Jean you wouldn't argue with a man this stressed would you]

[notvaljean]

... all right.

[And Jean gets it, he really does. He had to force himself to eat for a few days after Trost, when everything had tasted like ashes in his mouth. He's not going to badger Anders to eat if he doesn't want to, but he's also going to make sure that if he changes his mind, the opportunity is there.]

I'll be over in about an hour. Uh... I'll try to leave Blitz at home, but he'll probably come with me.

[Doucheballs gonna douche and all that.]

See you soon.

[purramedic]

Blitz is welcome to come. He can play outside with Trixie if he likes. She's been getting restless; the exercise would be good for her.

[So there's that "favor" that could be done, but they're grown Pokemon, they don't need a chaperone. Probably. Just set them loose on the island nothing could possibly go wrong or get short-circuited.]

[notvaljean]

Heh, yeah... play.

[Well, they're at a Pokemon Center, so if anyone gets knocked out, it'll be easy to wake them back up.]

[Jean arrives at the center about an hour later, laden down with a basket full of food, Pokemon candy, a book from Armin that Anders might like, and a stuffed Delcatty. He knows how much Anders loves his starter and how little she likes cuddling, so maybe a stuffed one will make him feel better? Jean will never tell if a grown man needs to cuddle a stuffed kitty when he's having a bad day.]

Hi.

[Blitz rolls right up to Trixie--he was promised play, now let's go outside and cause problems--while Jean sets his basket down and goes for the move he contemplated all the way here: he walks right up to Anders and hugs him. Jean hopes it isn't too forward, but he remembers how Anders hugged him at the party, and if anyone needs a hug right now, it's his friend.]

You look like shit.