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[quackery]

T-That isn't a good idea! And moreover, that isn't very nice!

[But she doesn't want to get in an argument, not with someone so new that she's just meeting. Her tone grows more gentle, especially given the change in subject matter.]

Oh God... That's so horrible. Is he coping okay?

[therapeutics]

What do you mean, it's not very nice? [ oh. wait. she's sixteen. but still. teenagers drink all the time. ] I'm just saying, the arrivals could benefit from a lighter atmosphere, is all. [ and that might not be a bad idea, provided she can acquire that much alcohol. ]

I'm not sure "coping" is the right word. Obviously I can't disclose the details under confidentiality, but I promise, it's a fascinating case.

[quackery]

Shoving anything down people's throats isn't nice! It'd be really expensive, too...

[She's not sure confidentiality really needs to apply when you're in a different world, but she'll respect it nonetheless.]

I think sad would be a better description than fascinating... I hope he'll be alright.

[therapeutics]

Well. There are missions for that, right? For the good of the Transports. Clearly someone in charge needs to go get some more alcohol. It's basically stealing, anyway, isn't it?

[ THAT MEANS IT'S FREE. ]

And of course it's sad. But from a purely detached perspective, it can be both. He'll be fine; they hired a governess for him.

[quackery]

Well, that's— I mean, missions should have a point beyond just getting something like alcohol.

[julia pls]

Um, no, I think sad and fascinating are two completely different things.

[therapeutics]

It's the same thing as food. [ NO IT'S REALLY NOT ] Can also help tend to wounds in a pinch. [ but ohhhh noooo you have those fancy first aid kits for that well excuse me ]

It's a duality thing, sweetheart. You see it all the time in my field of work.

[quackery]

Um, that isn't the same as food, and we have a medical center for that.

[A pause. This is concerning, Julia!!]

Actually, um, not that I'm saying you would or anything, but at least while you're in here, can you try not to drink?

[therapeutics]

[ HOLD UP ]

- Seriously?

Is this an underage thing? 'Cause I'm not trying to get arrested.

[quackery]

No, it's not! Actually, like I said, I'm sixteen, so that's not underage for drinking in a lot of countries, and it's not like anybody's going to enforce it up here, but that's not the point. It would just make me sort of uncomfortable. I mean, if it's going to be a big problem we can compromise, but...

[therapeutics]

Well, what's your idea of compromise?

[ REAL TALK. college age roommate agreements start now. ]

[quackery]

[She pauses.]

Maybe you only do it on weekends and when I'm on missions?

[therapeutics]

Really?

[ really? ]

Next thing I know, you're going to be assigning me curfew.

[quackery]

I don't think that's too unreasonable, is it?

[therapeutics]

[ #kanyeshrug ] There's just the tiny fact that I'm an adult sitting here like the elephant in the room, but sure. Why not.

[quackery]

Well, yeah, but it's my room too!

[therapeutics]

I can divide this thing. There's gotta be some extra sheets somewhere, right? I'll partition it.

[quackery]

Is it that important to you?

[therapeutics]

What's important to me is having the option.

[quackery]

[And that's something she can understand, so she pauses, thinking.]

Okay, as long as you promise not to do it all the time... I'm okay with that.

[therapeutics]

[ DREARY SIGH.

she really does not have a choice in this, does she. ]

Fine. They probably want a non-intoxicated soldier, anyway.

[quackery]

[A pause, and a look of concern.]

They're not going to make you fight if you don't want to.

[therapeutics]

And I highly doubt that the majority of people here want to fight. So what, they've got a whole moon full of useless kidnapping victims?

[quackery]

Mm, not really! I mean, there's more to war than fighting. A lot of people find some way they can help.

[therapeutics]

I'm not stupid enough to think that this place isn't full-up on doctors. [ what specialty, she doesn't know, but. still. ]

[quackery]

Um, you said you do psychiatry, right? You're the first one I've met! I bet lots of people could use something like that.