001. [Video]

[doctor_mccoy]

[ Audio kicks in before the feed does, only for a few seconds and with it comes the dull buzz of distant voices and lazy not-quite-bustle of a restaurant, a diner perhaps, which becomes clearer with the slanted view of a waitresses elbow as she passes, and the florescent lights above.  The NV is propped up (properly).   The man is disheveled, exhausted, but god knows he's probably been awake since he arrived late last night, but then who could sleep after that? ]

"You're kiddin' me right now...." 

[At least the coffee he has clutched between his hands is probably helping, or just fueling his already exasperated bewilderment of the entire situation.  Thankfully no one knows him enough to recognize that the sardonic expression on his face is just the little sputtering fuse on it's way to the dynamite.]

"Sorry I ducked out of the welcoming parade, aloha's and floral leis aren't exactly my thing."  [That's dripping sarcasm boys and girls, because by aloha's he means "monsters" and by parade he means what the hell just happened? ]

"I'm guessing my road to enlightenment is paved with questions, so if anyone can spare a minute to fill me in on what exactly is going on here that wasn't covered in the vacation brochure, I'd be obliged."

[Don't expect him to show much appreciation, but he'd really like to fill in the blanks.   Oh and feel free to join him in the diner, but expect to pay, seems he left his wallet in the 23rd century.]

Comments

[doctor_mccoy]

I have to say, that's the first when rather than where. Twenty-two fifty eight... don't expect any spoilers from me.

[allucinator]

When is usually more interestin' than where, but Christ, you win a prize. Most people are from round here, 2012 or thereabouts. Anyway, spoilers wouldn't do me much good, I'm from 1899.

[doctor_mccoy]

Lucky me. Looks like you've got the shit end of the stick when it comes to adapting.

[He just has to deal with all this outdated technology and methods... it's like downgrading from a super computer to a calculator really.]

[allucinator]

Not really, it's pretty easy to pick up on, once you're here a few months. You got a name, mister?

[doctor_mccoy]

It's McCoy. Doctor if you're going to be throwing around titles.

[He'll just get that out right now]

[allucinator]

Oye, then we might be workin' together. I'm an EMT. Or I was. Gonna be again. Yeah.

[He grins.]

I'm Jack. Jack Kelly.

[doctor_mccoy]

EMT? You're serious. Mister 1899-- what the hell do you do, bandage them together and throw them in the back of your horseless carriage?

[allucinator]

Scuze you, McCoy, I know damn well how to treat a patient with and without 2012 technology.

[doctor_mccoy]

I'll try to give you the benefit of the doubt, kid.

[allucinator]

Good for you, you do that. Can you heal people without all your future technology, or you gonna be useless for a while?

[doctor_mccoy]

I'm resourceful when need to be, and i'm read up on more out of date methods.

[allucinator]

I'll try and give you the benefit o' the doubt. Go to Skye hospital, though. They're the best.

[doctor_mccoy]

Gee thanks, I'll make a note to look into it.

[He sounds sarcastic, but he's probably a little bit sincerer. Take it how you will.]

[allucinator]

Or run to SERO, they're always recruitin'. I wouldn't recommend it, though, not unless you don't have morals.

[doctor_mccoy]

Seems to me that 'morals' are questionable all around here. I'm used to doing my best under certain confines and restrictions.

[allucinator]

Yeah, but they's less about morals o', you know, euthanizin' a patient and more on, you know, let's experiment on someone just cuz we can.

[doctor_mccoy]

So shady back-alley in an untouchable corporate package?

[allucinator]

You got it. And then there's AGI, but they won't be interested in you, they just keep slaves.

[doctor_mccoy]

So much for the lesser evil. Do they even have a selling point, or is that it?

... never mind, I've seen the flyers.

[allucinator]

Some don't need a sellin' point either, you know. You learn your ancient history? Some people just like to own slaves.

[doctor_mccoy]

That's not exactly ancient history in some places.

[Or planets rather. Leaves a bad taste in his mouth just the same.]

hhh, I'm sorry for late.

[allucinator]

Oh? What, your world has them?