003 ✫ Voice

[useofaswhat]

I've been on some pretty odd worlds in my time but I never saw one like that before. Somethin' new every day on this ship, huh? [On the whole, he sounds pretty pleased about it.] Anyone out there know how to patch up spike holes in leather?

[Private to Natasha]

Appreciate the expertise back in the wilds there. How'd you know how to deal with big cats?

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[takeyouapart]

[Merlin replies to that with a smile, immediately in favour of people who sound like they'll look after those who look after them. He gestures at a nearby clear worksurface.]

Can you, er, show me the patient?

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[useofaswhat]

Afraid it doesn't look good. [He pulls off his coat and lays it down: as he said, there are a couple holes punched in the leather, both around the size of a silver dollar.]

What's the prognosis?

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[takeyouapart]

I think it can make a full recovery.

[If the holes were in Mal, of course, he'd ask permission to use sorcery. Coats generally don't get the same consideration, and honestly, he's working on the assumption that Simon's already told his captain about his new coworker's quirks. He lays a hand on the worn leather and speaks, softly.]

Gestrice.

[It's difficult to see anything happening; the holes are simply there one moment and gone the next, as if nothing had ever happened.]

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[useofaswhat]

[He had not. Simon was less rattled by the nature of the Barge than Mal had anticipated, apparently, but there are still surprises for him. He's looking at the coat, blinks – and suddenly it's looking even better than it did before it was pierced.]

Wǒ cào*! What the hell was that? How'd you do that?

*Holy fuck!

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[takeyouapart]

....oh, he didn't tell you. [He clears his throat.] It's -- magic. I'm a sorcerer.

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[useofaswhat]

[He's examining the fabric, running his fingers over where the holes were and turning it over to look at the lining.] You ain't kiddin' me? Are you the Merlin in those old stories or just named for him?

[That is] No, he didn't tell me. Is this how you heal people? What'd he think about that?

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[takeyouapart]

[They haven't really talked about Simon's personal feelings on the subject. But he hasn't actively objected or tried to get Merlin kicked out of the Infirmary, so, that's as good as acceptance in Merlin's book.]

It is. Mostly. He - I think he accepts that what I do works."

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[useofaswhat]

[After living on Serenity Simon, along with the rest of the crew, has probably learned not to turn down good help no matter where it comes from. Really, Mal just thinks it'd be funny to see the doctor unnerved, and so far he's been disappointed in that regard.]

Seems to well enough. Better'n well, that's some fine tailorin'. What do I owe you for that?

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[takeyouapart]

What do you owe - nothing. [He smiles and shakes his head.] The infirmary doesn't charge, and I don't either.

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[useofaswhat]

You're sayin' we're square? The way I see it this comes out a little light on your end.

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[takeyouapart]

I'm saying we're - square. [Yay unfamiliar phrases.] You can owe me a favour if you want, but...you really don't have to. It's really nothing for me.

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[useofaswhat]

It ain't nothing to me. I'll just have to owe you one.