006 ~ [accidental audio]

[missesthestars]

[Promise is speaking on the telephone, her tone light and just a bit...flirty.]

...yes, Doctor, I'm aware of the risks associated with checking myself out, but thanks to the excellent care I received from you and your associates I believe I can manage the remainder of my own care. ...it must have just slipped my mind. I'm so terribly sorry. ...of course, if you wish to schedule that, we may. I would be more than happy to set your mind at ease. ...I'll contact you later, then. ...oh, no, it's certainly my pleasure, Doctor. Don't let me keep you from enjoying the rest of your evening. ...Good night.

[There's a rattle as the phone is set down. And a soft mew that indicates that Promise isn't alone.]

And that, my dear Hotspur, is how one walks out of a hospital without signing any papers or ruffling any feathers.  Now let's see if -- [The device is picked up.] Oh, well, that would figure...

[The audio transmission cuts off and a text message begins.]

Niko, I'm home if you need to reach me. Are you alright? Tony?

Mr. Fitzroy, I hope you are well after your weekend, I hope we didn't distress you too much.

Blue, I should be able to return to work late this week.

[Private to Robin]

...you've been here longer than I. You know how this works better than I do. I don't hold you responsible.

[/Private]

Comments

[cal-sitter.livejournal.com]

Explain to me why I'm not allowed to walk out of the hospital without signing any paperwork. Then reassure me that you were ready to do so.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

First of all, if I remember correctly you weren't quite yet able to walk so that would be your first challenge.

Secondly, male nurses are impressionable and I'm not ashamed to make an impression.

Thirdly, everything's healed but the burns.

[cal-sitter.livejournal.com]

That's cheating.

Do you need anything?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

I know, but it works quite well. It also works on pharmacists who dispense burn cremes and additional bandages.

I'm fine, but I wouldn't mind some company if you're up to it. Otherwise, I'll just keep spoiling Hotspur.

[cal-sitter.livejournal.com]

I should come over before you indulge him to the point that he's worse than Cal.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Cal's easier to indulge, his tastes aren't as particular.

[stokerwasahack.livejournal.com]

You were exceedingly patient under the circumstances, Ms. Nottinger, but what misfortune befell you while I was ... preoccupied?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

An acquaintance of mine was cursed and we had... a few differences to work out.

I ended up with some unfortunate injuries and a bad case of sun exposure.

[stokerwasahack.livejournal.com]

The City hardly seems an environment that would subject most people to extreme sunburns.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

When is one is a vampire, sun exposure tends to be... a bit more hazardous.

[stokerwasahack.livejournal.com]

That's unfortunate. Your company has been pleasant.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Has been? I wasn't aware our acquaintance was at an end.

[darkest0knight.livejournal.com]

Are you sure you should be leaving the hospital so quickly?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Everything but burns have healed, Tony. I'll be fine.

[darkest0knight.livejournal.com]

How bad are the burns? Do they hurt a lot?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

They're manageable.

[darkest0knight.livejournal.com]

You sure? I've been learning how to heal.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Quite sure. But I'll let you know if I change my mind.

[alittlewild.livejournal.com]

Seems like you're doing better already.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

I can heal quickly, everything except the burns that is.

[alittlewild.livejournal.com]

They'll take longer to heal?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Yes, the sun is a bit more damaging for me than most.

[alittlewild.livejournal.com]

I hope they heal quickly then.

private;

[winewomenand]

It's your decision.

[ooc: combating a nasty strep throat. replies may be sloooow.]

private;

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

You can't hold yourself responsible either.

[ooc: Dude, go get rest. we can backtag this later. In fact, we will have to - 'tis bedtime for me. Rest easy and feel better.