[55] - [Voice]

[doctor_j_crane]

To all you new folks in town, I'm the veterinary surgeon here. I'll fix up your animals if needs be. For a price, of course.

[Town/old people filter]

Same cost for you folks. But don't be telling the new people if I change the prices for them. They're just passing through, you can't count on them for good business. So we've all got to do what we've got to do.

[New people/outlaws and ruffians]

I'll fix you up too, if you're willing to pay. Just don't be expecting prime doctor service and I won't be expecting doctorly prices. Just don't be asking my brother about those sorts of things if you see him in town. If you do that we'll all end up with lawmen involved.

I also have a few things stronger than drink if necessary. [In case some of you have a burning desire to use horse medication or something.]

Comments

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

I think it's at night just because my dreams like to make it difficult for my body to get a full nights rest and recover its fortitude.

Re: town filter

[kingfor-aday.livejournal.com]

I ain't. I'm just sayin' I'm disapprovin' cause of the word of God, nothin' else.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

That must be most trying. You seen a doctor yet?

town filter

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

You say what you like. I'm keeping my business with God away from you.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

For my health, yes, but I don't see what a doctor can do about my dreams.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Perhaps he can make a recommendation. Though it'd likely be rest, something that I don't think a man such as yourself would be interested in.

Re: town filter

[kingfor-aday.livejournal.com]

[pause]

Alright. I'll see you Sunday, Doctor. [he knows you're coming anyway.]

town filter

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I'll see you then.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

Well, sometimes I fix it myself. If I'm having a bad night, I think of this girl that I fancy but I shouldn't. Nothing really tawdry or questionable, I just think of what it would be like falling asleep with my head in her lap, or with her hand on my cheek. And I keep thinking about it until I fall asleep, and I dream of her.

[This is almost the truth. If the girl were Braxton.] Or I read until my mind is too tired to care about anything else and the letters stop meaning anything.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Who's the lucky girl, then? [Om nom nom, delicious gossip.]

They seem like fair solutions, I say.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

Someone I met during the war, and if the lady should pay me a visit it wouldn't be gentlemanly for me to give out her name. I wouldn't wish to threaten any vows she's taken and sully her reputation through misplaced admiration. [Being away for two years helps sometimes.]

They work better than drinking would have.

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[damesuccubus.livejournal.com]

How gracious of you to even offer your services. [Sarcasm, anyone? ...anyone?]

Private

[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Just come take a look. I'd hate to put her down. She'd be a good cow horse.

[Private]

[peektuttut]

You know shiftin' your prices ain't right, Crane.

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[feels-no-love.livejournal.com]

George might have a stone bruise after this morning. I'll need it checked out.

...

Best use the tranquilizers again. I'll hold 'im for you.

Stupid Hellbeast.

town filter

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

You best not be criticizing my business practices.

Private

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I'll come have a look. Won't charge you any until I know what's wrong as well.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Would that there be an opinion of the law or of yourself?

Private

[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Awful nice of you, Doc. [She is suspicious.]

town filter

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

[Pause.] George again? [OH GOD WHY GEORGE. ANY OTHER HORSE IN THE TOWN BUT GEORGE. :C]

I suppose I could have a look at him for you. Later in the day. I'll bring the tranquilizers.

Private

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I know how to treat down folks right. [Hopefully news of this will get around to Howie, oh ho ho.]

Private

[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

I know you do. That's why I go to you, Doc. [That and lack of options. But hey...you take what you can get.]

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[feels-no-love.livejournal.com]

I was runnin' it out of him again this morning and he decided going off trail suddenly would be the most fun thing ever. Late afternoon? I'll curry him around them, usually relaxes him.

Thanks kindly, Doc--sorry about this. Least he doesn't bite anymore. [Or rather, at least he doesn't bite people he knows...]

town filter

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

It's a hell of a horse you've got there. You ever considered gettin' a new one?

Least that's something. [Sigh. Sigh forever.]

Private

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Thank you kindly. We'll see about that filly shortly.