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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Sept 19, 2009 21:55:49 GMT -5
SPM paused, turning pale. After a second, he says, "Yeah... um, my hand." He says, showing the fake cast to her. "Crushed a year ago. Never healed. Can't, um... you know... Play piano or, ummm. You know?"
"It's OK, dear." She says, softening. "No need to be shy, about it. But, Regault is a charitable foundation, so we will have to assess whether you qualify for assistance. How about you three have a seat there, and I will see if there's a free counsellor."
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Post by Mierin on Sept 23, 2009 21:51:32 GMT -5
Miranda smiles politely at the receptionist and says "Thank you for your help." Turning to SPM and Tharsis, she says "Let's find you a seat while we wait to see if a counselor is available."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Sept 24, 2009 18:30:30 GMT -5
SPM looked genuinely worried. "But.. but what if they want to... in they ask... I mean..." He looked to be collapsing into a singularity even as he sat down. Did I mention he was incredibly shy?
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Post by dakota on Sept 25, 2009 9:19:36 GMT -5
" It's okay." Jamison tried to reassure SPM. " We'll help you out. They don't know about the bump on the head you took when you hurt your hand in the accident. Right Mir..., right?" He caught himself from saying her entire name. " Uh, that's why we're here with you, right?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Sept 28, 2009 20:45:08 GMT -5
"Oh... my... powers of... umm... powers of Attorney?" SPM asks. "It's very good for my cousin and her... um... her. ummm..." He paused good and long shyly looking at Miranda to make sure she wouldn't be upset. "Can I say husband? It's OK if it isn't." He adds, quickly. "You can both be... umm... be my cousins."
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Post by dakota on Oct 2, 2009 7:02:23 GMT -5
Jamison grinned, slightly blushing. " Whatever, Socks. Just try to relax a little, or they might figure out we're up to something. We'll just talk to the conselor, we won't actually let them touch your hand, okay?"
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Post by Mierin on Oct 2, 2009 10:50:04 GMT -5
Miranda just smirks a little at the sight of Jamison's blushing. "That's fine. Don't worry about it." She pats SPM on the shoulder gently. Looking around, she asks in a low tone of voice "What do you want us to call you? I think we'd get weird looks with Sock Puppet Man."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 28, 2009 1:58:03 GMT -5
"Oh, uhm..." SPM blanked for a minute, clearly deciding what would be safe. "Jerry?" He says, inquisitively.
Before the group could formally decide, they were called into an office with a perky-looking staff in a suit - clearly intended to interview to identify worthy candidiates.
"Well, hello, Jerry." Says Fong, the interviewer. "And what can I do for you, today?"
"Oh... um, I have this hand... it's very badly, damaged, and I can't um... Can't..." He says, nervously.
"Can't use it, hmm?" Fong asked, visually examining the cast.
His yes glanced to Tharsis and Miranda. "you're here for support?" he asks in a tone that implies moral support is a good thing.
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Post by dakota on Oct 28, 2009 5:47:15 GMT -5
Jamison nodded. " Yeah, my cousin needed a lift, and then asked us to tag along. That's okay, isn't it?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 28, 2009 20:08:15 GMT -5
"Yes, of course." Says Fong. "A lot of clients bring family for emotional support. Now then, do you have any medical information on the hand? X-Rays, or something similar, that we can use to examine for potential bio-systems?"
"Oh... Uhhm... No... I mean, not on me. I can get them... From my doctor, if you want." SPM said.
He leaned closer. "You have anything that can... um... you know, fix, uhh, um, terminal shyness?" He asked.
Fong chuckled. "No, sorry."
"And, we will need financial information." The rep added. "Tax returns, pay stubs, bank accounts. That kind of thing, to help determine whether you are in need."
"Yes, sure. Tax... receipts." SPM was writing this all down. Clearing his throat, he looked about to be bold. "Can we... can we... uhmmm..." He takes a breath. "Is there some kind of tour? IF there isn't, it's OK. But it will help to make me,.. us... feel better."
Fong nods. "Sure, in a moment."
After a quick call, the trio were being walked around a service area. There, a rather dishevelled man was talking about how the new upgrade wasn't worth the hassle. He looked to not be all there, though.
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Post by dakota on Oct 29, 2009 5:53:02 GMT -5
Jamison did his best not to limp, but the sword stuck down his pantleg made it hard not to. "This place is alot busier than I thought. so do you get people who come in just because they think this is just the next big thing in cosmetic surgery?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 30, 2009 14:33:07 GMT -5
"People do come to try and take advantage of the Foundation." Fong said. "Which is why we get to know potential clients first. Unfortunately, though, it can mean a wait time of weeks for non-essential items."
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Post by dakota on Nov 3, 2009 10:50:38 GMT -5
" That makes sense." Jamison replied with an agreeing nod. " even still, I bet some people try to throw loads of cash at you to do some wild stuff."
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Post by Mierin on Nov 3, 2009 13:52:45 GMT -5
Miranda nods as she listens, sitting next to SPM, looking around the waiting room curiously.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Nov 3, 2009 16:41:30 GMT -5
"This isn't a private clinic." The rep said to Tharsis. "If our Jerry here needs a working hand, of course we will get him the bio-systems he needs. But we don't do conversions just because someone throws money at us."
Windchill, Tharsis and SPM all see in the service area (since they're long past the waiting room) that the clients really are lower-to-middle class, and almost all have basic bionics or biosystems replacing eyes, hands, arms, legs, etc.: the kinds of harm done through disease or industrial accidents.
"But... I mean... MY cousin... he wants." SPM looks around anxiously. "He wants to know if you guys ummm... not experiment... but... What's the word? Like, research new improvements like other agencies?"
"A little." Fong says. "Regault, even with specialized sponsors, can rarely do more than help those in need with what's available." He grins politely. "Donations are always welcome, to improve services."
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