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plant_alchemist) wrote2006-09-11 07:01 pm
plant_alchemist) wrote2006-09-11 07:01 pm
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Russell hadn't known who else to ask for help so it was very lucky that he spotted Dr. Fraiser in the bar as he slams the door shut behind him.
"Doctor I know this is short notice but the sickness has gotten worse."
He says it all in a rush, not even taking time to catch his breath from the running.
Janet, being ever the professional, doesn't have to ask him twice, "take me to them." She asks bar for her med kit on the way out, which she always keeps at the ready for emergencies like this. In addition to the med kit, a duffel bag pops up and Janet grabs it automatically without realizing what it could mean.
And then they're out the door.
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"We've tested this before with a ninety-five percent success rate," Janet reassures the child's father who, in turn, looks around to Russell. "It's the best thing we have," Russell adds, which seems to make up the father's mind.
He nods in assent and moves out of their way.
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The check ups for the children are all positive but Russell won't rest until the sickness is completely gone. Janet admires his deterministic attitude but has no idea what it stems from...Russell has yet to tell her everything, not used to having an adult who listens to him for more than just his research findings.
At the end of that first day, Janet, Russell and Fletcher all return exhausted. Russell gives up his room to Janet, transmuting a feather bed for her while squeezing in with Fletcher. He can't get to sleep and ends up reading through his notes on the foreign medication for the hundredth time. He doesn't notice that he eventually falls asleep until Fletcher shakes him awake saying breakfast is ready.
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It had been three days so far, with all results still positive, and Janet has started to worry about Cassie. Deciding on making a quick visit back to Milliways to let them know where she went, Russell tells her how to get back.
Unfortunately, Bar doesn't think it was such a good idea and Janet ends up being temporarily (she hopes) stuck in Central.
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"Russell...are you feeling alright?" Janet queries anxiously.
The restless nights had been getting to him which was obviously apparent to everyone. Before he can say anything, Janet continues, "what do you say we get some fresh air? I've been wanting to see more of this city that I've heard so much about."
It's a lighter form or mothering mode because, whatever he says otherwise, Russell is still only a kid.
It actually sounds like a good idea. He smiles genuinely.
"Sure."
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Fletcher hadn't questioned the appearance of this strange new doctor, accepting Russell's assurance that she was completely trustworthy and knew what she was doing.
He was becoming increasingly curious about this mysterious bar that his brother often mentioned. After all, it's difficult to pretend that the place doesn't exist when someone (who he can immediately tell is foreign) suddenly shows up in the kitchen.
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While Janet learned more about Amestris and attempted to gain an understanding of alchemy, Russell and Fletcher both learned a great deal about this new medication from a place called 'Earth'. The three of them set about trying to synthesize it from herbs native to Amestris but, by the time Bar finally decided to let Janet return to Milliways, they hadn't made much progress.
Russell was just happy to have more to research. Once he finds a way to make the medicine at home, he will finally have something solid to present at his State Alchemist exam.
After Janet's insistance that he could get some more medical journals from Earth back at Milliways, Russell finally agrees to return for a few days.
Fletcher is perfectly capable of handling the check ups on his own and practically shoves his brother through the door, catching a glimpse of the place as he does so.
Janet's first order of business? Finding Cassie.
"Doctor I know this is short notice but the sickness has gotten worse."
He says it all in a rush, not even taking time to catch his breath from the running.
Janet, being ever the professional, doesn't have to ask him twice, "take me to them." She asks bar for her med kit on the way out, which she always keeps at the ready for emergencies like this. In addition to the med kit, a duffel bag pops up and Janet grabs it automatically without realizing what it could mean.
And then they're out the door.
------------------------------------------------------------
"We've tested this before with a ninety-five percent success rate," Janet reassures the child's father who, in turn, looks around to Russell. "It's the best thing we have," Russell adds, which seems to make up the father's mind.
He nods in assent and moves out of their way.
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The check ups for the children are all positive but Russell won't rest until the sickness is completely gone. Janet admires his deterministic attitude but has no idea what it stems from...Russell has yet to tell her everything, not used to having an adult who listens to him for more than just his research findings.
At the end of that first day, Janet, Russell and Fletcher all return exhausted. Russell gives up his room to Janet, transmuting a feather bed for her while squeezing in with Fletcher. He can't get to sleep and ends up reading through his notes on the foreign medication for the hundredth time. He doesn't notice that he eventually falls asleep until Fletcher shakes him awake saying breakfast is ready.
------------------------------------------------------------
It had been three days so far, with all results still positive, and Janet has started to worry about Cassie. Deciding on making a quick visit back to Milliways to let them know where she went, Russell tells her how to get back.
Unfortunately, Bar doesn't think it was such a good idea and Janet ends up being temporarily (she hopes) stuck in Central.
-------------------------------------------------------------
"Russell...are you feeling alright?" Janet queries anxiously.
The restless nights had been getting to him which was obviously apparent to everyone. Before he can say anything, Janet continues, "what do you say we get some fresh air? I've been wanting to see more of this city that I've heard so much about."
It's a lighter form or mothering mode because, whatever he says otherwise, Russell is still only a kid.
It actually sounds like a good idea. He smiles genuinely.
"Sure."
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Fletcher hadn't questioned the appearance of this strange new doctor, accepting Russell's assurance that she was completely trustworthy and knew what she was doing.
He was becoming increasingly curious about this mysterious bar that his brother often mentioned. After all, it's difficult to pretend that the place doesn't exist when someone (who he can immediately tell is foreign) suddenly shows up in the kitchen.
------------------------------------------------------------
While Janet learned more about Amestris and attempted to gain an understanding of alchemy, Russell and Fletcher both learned a great deal about this new medication from a place called 'Earth'. The three of them set about trying to synthesize it from herbs native to Amestris but, by the time Bar finally decided to let Janet return to Milliways, they hadn't made much progress.
Russell was just happy to have more to research. Once he finds a way to make the medicine at home, he will finally have something solid to present at his State Alchemist exam.
After Janet's insistance that he could get some more medical journals from Earth back at Milliways, Russell finally agrees to return for a few days.
Fletcher is perfectly capable of handling the check ups on his own and practically shoves his brother through the door, catching a glimpse of the place as he does so.
Janet's first order of business? Finding Cassie.