Utrecht Visscher - 001

[frontier_doktor]

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[His message is quick, because he's nervous and new. Visscher came back for the project to rebuild, just in case more of the same misfortunes happened. He doesn't know if it's a good idea or not, but he might as well reintroduce myself.]

Most of the people I knew when I was first around seemed to have departed.

But I am Utrecht Visscher. I am a qualified physician in my universe, and a general practitioner by interstellar standards.

It's a pleasure and I will do my best to assist.

Comments

[folkscallmewander]

[Wander may be difficult to find among the herd of exotic and strange animals, but if Visscher takes the time to stroll through the stalls, he eventually finds the section marked especially marked for the creatures that are to be used in the upcoming race.

One animal that sticks out in particular is a huge, dirty white grub moving around in its stall, focused on something else that's inside with it.]

[frontier_doktor]

[The grub is pretty distracting- it is grotesque, but Visscher knows that's a visceral human reaction. He's met sentient species that have grubs as their children, so he tries to suppress the feelings whenever they bubble up.]

[And he's glad that he does, because there is Wander in with it.]

Oh! I see you're making a friend.

[folkscallmewander]

[Wander was busy petting the giant grub's side at the moment, but he's now distracted by Visscher's entrance.]

You're here! [He leaves it's side and walks up to the doctor with his arms outstretched.] This here is Wriggles, ain't he beautiful?

[Said grub moves its head up and down a few times.]

[frontier_doktor]

[Not really, but you know what?]

Many beautiful things come out of grubs. I bet Wriggles will be even more impressive later.

[folkscallmewander]

[He gives Visscher a glance at that comment, but doesn't look bothered at all by it.]

Oh, he's gonna be! He's been doin' real nice at practice.

[frontier_doktor]

[He is trying. His reasons, he knows, are probably unfair on part of the grub and Wander certainly has confidence.]

Is he steady under the saddle? It sounds as though he is already doing much better than some of the others.

[folkscallmewander]

Oh no, not yet. I'm still helpin' him get used to me sittin' on top of him. Wriggles is super slippery, so I best be gettin' to saddlin' him soon!

[Wriggles, in the meantime, rolls over to rest on his side.] He's tired now, that's all.

[frontier_doktor]

Do you want me to check on him? I could download an average health range for his species and do a scan. See if he will be fine.

[Perhaps it's Visscher being overcautious, but he likes to be sure.]

[folkscallmewander]

Could you? That'd be great!

[He heads over to Wriggles and pets its head.] The doctor's gonna give you a checkup now, alright? Jus' sit tight for a moment.

[frontier_doktor]

[He runs the scanner over the grub, who, luckily, is just tired. He guesses they did have a very busy day.]

You're right, he's just exhausted. There's nothing very wrong. I would wager he could soon use some food.

[folkscallmewander]

Got it. [He nods and runs over to the outside of the stall to an opened bag of grub feed.]

How long do ya think he needs to rest, Doctor? [He asks as he dips a bucket into the feed.] We need to get back to practicin' as soon as he's okay.

[frontier_doktor]

I would give him a day or so, enough so that he has time to feel decently frisky again.

[He rolls his "R" a little hard on the word "frisky".]

[folkscallmewander]

A whole day...? [That's disappointing. They have a race they need to practice for that coming up soon.] What about him forgettin' all he's learned so far?

[He turns back to check on Wriggles, who's steady breathing indicates it's probably fallen asleep.]

Didja meet any of the others? How far are they with trainin'?

[frontier_doktor]

I've only seen some as I passed. He's the first I've been introduced to personally.

But I wouldn't be concerned about him forgetting. Being in good shape is more important. [He pats Wander's small back.]

[folkscallmewander]

If you say so, Doctor. You know best! [He adds a small laugh.]

Did I train 'im too hard?

[frontier_doktor]

No, not at all. But you should give him a special reward for working so hard.

[He's just... not sure what it eats, from the scan.]

[folkscallmewander]

Now, what do grubs like for dessert?

[He scratches at his chin, deep in thought.]

I think they like meat? I know some bugs eat ol' food, but I dunno if Wriggles is the same.