[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]

My lady has many admirers, each better suited to her tastes than the last and I wouldn't wish to cause her offense. [He switches on video, so that Crane can see the newly acquired facial scars he got in the war. They're not horrible, but there are prettier men]. I could say the same for yours.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

You look like you've been through the wars. [Crane pauses before continuing.] The subject of my interest has other commitments.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

Tell me about her. Even if she has other commitments, that doesn't mean she isn't a person to be celebrated, and we've both made it quite clear to one another should we learn the subject of one another's interests that we've no cause to damage them through our adoration.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Adoration might be a mite too strong. She's a good woman. Clever.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

Clever enough to read?

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I haven't asked.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

Maybe you should.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I suppose I ought.