Voice

[nolongerasleep]

My apologies for the interruption. [Lithia pauses for a moment, as if she's not quite sure the communicator is working as it should. Her world may have such technology, but it certainly isn't handed out so freely or so commonly used.] Well, I certainly hope this is actually working.

First, how trustworthy are the people who wrote those pamphlets and files? [She's just a bit creeped out by the amount of knowledge they had, plus the people who know that sort of thing either wouldn't tell or are trying to kill her, so it's a valid concern.] They certainly have some rather classified information.

Second, how safe are the things they embedded in us? These nanites I think they were called? [She's still wondering also how they accomplished that, her skin isn't exactly easy to pierce.]

And my last question, what sort of work could a person who has powers that heal and can make technology using those powers do in this place, besides apparently being a cat groomer?

Thank you for your time. Oh, I probably should also introduce myself so as not to be rude. My name is Lithia Spodumene, but I can just be called Lithia. [She knows her last name is a pain to spell and pronounce. Also, if any characters are particularly knowledgeable about geology they can certainly put together the fact that she's named after two related minerals.]

Comments

[curada]

A physician who specializes in mental ailments.

Though I believe a counselor or psychologist would be preferable, since you, to my knowledge, suffer no pathological disorder.

[nolongerasleep]

Oh, so a Somantic. I don't need one. I merely have no wish to discuss my physical health over a communicator that was provided by a potentially untrustworthy source even if they are supposedly aware of it according to my file.

[curada]

I cannot see the problem in discussing your business in this particular manner. They are aware of sensitive information; that is a fact. So who are you spiting in this manner besides yourself?

[It's not an issue of consent and it's unrelated to Victoria so he doesn't particularily care? Harsh but true.]

[nolongerasleep]

It's a matter of my choice. But perhaps we can speak of my concern in a less personal way so we don't discuss my own case. What is your view on the ethics of bestowing such a thing on someone who has a serious and potentially fatal illness?

[curada]

[Not very subtle, Lithia.]

That is not a simple question. The patient has the right to consent to treatment, and the right to consent to being assessed, but if they lack the capacity, such as during an emergency, then it's not so simple.

[nolongerasleep]

[There's enough of a difference that she doesn't care. He won't figure out what is up with her because it's not truly an illness, though it sure acts like one.]

However, the files given have medical history that should detail such things. I also highly doubt they considered potential interactions with our powers. Or is magic that can be used to power machines common here? I sure haven't seen it yet.

[curada]

I haven't either. I can only imagine it's within the realm of possibility; given how faceted the people here are.

[He is not possessed of a pleasant temper for long conversation, sadly.]

I think with some endeavour you might be able to make contact with those individuals who would be able to assist you further in these matters.

[nolongerasleep]

If I bore you so much then, you may provide the names of such people and be on your way.

[curada]

I am new here myself and cannot possess knowledge of everyone whom you seek. I advise you take a census yourself.

[nolongerasleep]

From what knowledge you've already given I'd imagine you've been here for longer than the less than a day I've been here. I'm not asking for all, just any you know of even if it's just one person.

[curada]

I will draw a list and mail it to you at a later date, then.

[nolongerasleep]

Thank you. You are most kind and I truly appreciate it.