[86] - [Voice]

[doctor_j_crane]

[Private to Kay, Narvin and Dracula]

Given that the prototype for the tranquilizer is going so well, it's probably time that we tried it out. We'll need a delivery system and something or someone to test it on. Voluntarily, of course. I also think the CES might also offer a controlled, yet variable environment to do testing in.

[Private to Infirmary Staff]

Who is in charge in the infirmary at the moment and which one of you is Simon Tam?

[Public]

How many of you know basic first aid? I assume that most of you know next to nothing, but I'd quite like to be proven wrong.

Comments

[batmanschmatman]

How?

[doctor_j_crane]

I'd rather have a list of competent individuals that have passed some form of screening process, rather than keeping my fingers crossed when the infirmary puts out a call for extra staff that they're not going to get someone grossly incompetent providing medical assistance to unsuspecting patients.

[batmanschmatman]

We've had that policy going on for months. McCoy came up with it at someone's suggestion, and the people I just listed are all people who help out when they need us. The problem last port was that there were a lot of people hurt or dead, including some of the staff.

[doctor_j_crane]

Did you actually put them through a process to test their skills or did you just take their word for it?

[takeyouapart]

Dr. McCoy screened all our medical volunteers, we're not exactly going to stop now, and we keep records of everyone who's been screened. We don't just let people walk in here and give them responsibilities for caring for patients. That would be mad.

[doctor_j_crane]

I would hope so. Did McCoy involve any of you in the process or was he the only individual involved in the screening?

[takeyouapart]

I assisted, I understand the process, and he's left the procedure on record for future use.

[doctor_j_crane]

Is that record publicly available?

Although, by this point, that's splitting hairs. McCoy appears to be more competent than I had assumed.

[takeyouapart]

If you couldn't tell what a good doctor looked like before you graduated then I'm pleased for you that you're better now.

Anyway. If you want to help in the Infirmary, you should make an appointment, and then when we screen you you'll find out how it works.

[doctor_j_crane]

Well, that was somewhat passive aggressive. I'm pleased that we're getting to the point where you can show me your real feelings.

That's fine. I'm glad that you're using an appropriate process. When can I make an appointment with Dr. Tam?

[takeyouapart]

Well, I'm not actually Simon's secretary, but I'm free any time tomorrow. I can pencil you in for half one.

[doctor_j_crane]

That sounds fine. I'll be pleased to meet Dr. Tam at that time.

[takeyouapart]

...

Well, that was somewhat passive aggressive. I'm pleased that we're getting to the point where you can show me your real feelings.

See you tomorrow.

[doctor_j_crane]

Excellent.

And I have to say, at least someone in the infirmary seems to have a sense of humor.