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[mygoodsir]

Oh, no, I'd not say that. I am not a Physician, I am not technically educated in the administration of tonics and the like. I am a mere anatomist, a simple tradesman really. Primarily I was tasked with bodily injuries, amputations, that sort of thing.

And yourself? I understand that ladies in this day and age also have careers.

[longlegs]

still sounds smart to me but okay

me? i'm uh
well right now i'm on vacation i guess
back home i'm
a lot

[ amazing, cellar ]

[mygoodsir]

You are very kind.

A lot?

[longlegs]

yeah
you know how some people do a little bit of everything
oh oh do they have secret agents back in your time?

[mygoodsir]

I'm afraid I've not heard the term. But if I may hazard a guess, some sort of military intelligence?

[longlegs]

yeah sort of! except i'm pretty sure the military would hate us
i'm working for something supernatural
and i do supernatural stuff for her
secretly
which isn't much of a secret now but that's not really important

do you have supernatural things happening in your world?

[mygoodsir]

If you'd asked me three years ago, I'd have said no. But I did see things that have changed my mind.

But I'm very interested to know more, if you are able to speak of it.

[longlegs]

oh cool yeah! can you talk to me about the stuff you saw? might help to have a reference so i don't go too wild with my explanation

[mygoodsir]

A giant polar bear-esque creature that was, I believe, an extension of the land itself.

And of course, the strange people here.

[longlegs]

holy shit
okay that's kinda cool as fuck
uhm
well
my boss is definitely not that
she's this being from a different universe
even more different than this one
anyway she came over to my universe to recruit a bunch of people and give them super powers in return for work
for her that is
her name is raíz, she looks like a human but definitely isn't

[mygoodsir]

What is her ultimate aim?

[longlegs]

depends on the day
sometimes i think we're saving the world sometimes it feels like we're helping her take it over
we haven't actually done that of course

[ of course! ]

i think she just wants to have fun with us if i'm honest

[mygoodsir]

She hasn't told you?

What sort of fun?

[longlegs]

nope
then again, does the big boss ever tell their agents everything?

you know how some people keep ant farms
i'm guessing it's that sort of fun for her

[mygoodsir]

That is unfortunately an excellent point.

A sense of curiosity. I can understand that.

[longlegs]

would you keep one?
an ant farm

[mygoodsir]

Oh, absolutely! Wouldn't you?

[longlegs]

hmmm not really
you can't cuddle an ant
you can cuddle a cat, though

[mygoodsir]

Oh, a cat would be splendid. I do like cats as well. They are indeed more affectionate than ants. Do you have one?

[longlegs]

i do!
well okay i kinda borrow her from another guy sometimes
her name is delphine

[ behold, a photo of the queen herself. ]

cute right?

[mygoodsir]

Oh my goodness gracious! A most adorable and patient animal!

[love at first sight]

[longlegs]

right?? she just wandered into our room one day looking all cute
you should meet her sometime

[mygoodsir]

I would be most delighted.

[longlegs]

consider yourself invited
got any favorite snacks? teddie and i are experts at finding them

[mygoodsir]

Oh, goodness, I'd hate to put you out.
And to be honest, literally anything that isn't canned is still a novelty.