[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

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[kingfor-aday.livejournal.com]

That's a mite dishonest, Dr Crane.

[he sounds so unsurprised.]

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Nah, it's not. I'm helping out the people of the town, you see. I could just raise the price, but I don't want to be doing that to all of the good people of the town.

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[kingfor-aday.livejournal.com]

Mmmhm.

Greed is a sin, you know. Aren't you making enough as it is, doctor?

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I don't like your implication. We're in hard times, ain't we?

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

You're terrible, Doc.

But I got a filly who ain't walkin'. I'd hate to put her down, but if she's lame, I ain't got a choice. Come take a look?

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Just a little.

[Pause.] Will do. That don't sound too good, mind you. She been acting strangely the past few days?

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Well, yesterday she was layin' down and lookin' sick. I was too busy to check. She was in the same spot today.

TOWN BROS

[hatestriangles]

You know someone's gonna go runnin' their mouth to one'a those new folks and you'll find yourself in hot water, don'tcha? You'd better pull in your horns, doc.

TOWN BROS

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

That ain't going to be you, is it Dawsey? Because you might be finding yourself in some mighty fine trouble next time that horse of yours is lame.

TOWN BROS

[hatestriangles]

Nah, I ain't gonna rat you out, so calm yourself and quit jawin'. I meant it as a warnin', friend. You an' I both know you ain't exactly the most well-liked feller in town.

[truth_is_cold]

Well Mr. Crane, hopefully you're not too much more expensive than you were before I departed for the front. My horses are due a good examination.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Don't believe that I am. Your horses make it back in reasonable shape?

[truth_is_cold]

Perseus made it back in fine condition, and Vegas has been tending to my horses in my absence. He's reported nothing amiss, but verifying their good health should help, especially if I intend to sell a few.

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[damesuccubus.livejournal.com]

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

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

You best not be criticizing my business practices.

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[damesuccubus.livejournal.com]

Oh? And why not?

[Private]

[peektuttut]

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

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

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

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Somewhere twixt the two.

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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.

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[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.

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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...]

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[stecktimdetail.livejournal.com]

I think mine has a stone in 'is shoes. Do ya change shoes as well, or would I haveta go ta the smithy?

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

You'll likely have to go to the smithy to get the shoes, but I can put them on if you have them.

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[stecktimdetail.livejournal.com]

Still got a couple'a pairs. [ Paid by a blacksmith after he shot the gun who took the smithy's daughter. ]

Ya still livin' in the same placce, doc?