video | c.fraser

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Claire looks a little tired. Maybe it's due to the recent trek through the jungle, but more likely it's because her husband's returned to stasis. She could talk about that--with anyone, really--but instead she'd much rather focus on this. So, here she is, mustering up a pleasant smile.]

It's a belated thank you, but I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone that helped during our last crisis.

That said, I have noticed that quite a few of you have some interest in being helpful, and not just when it comes to fighting. You'd like to help the ill or injured as well. However, there's not always time to walk newcomers through something such as sewing a wound or changing the bandages on someone bedridden. So, with the help of Dr Watson, I'm hoping to make us better prepared in the future.

Every other month we'll be holding first aid lessons. Basic skills, answering questions, clearing up any misconceptions. Consider it a health class. Take notes, record it, whatever you'd like. If you have anything about medicine or anatomy that baffles you, please attend. Of course, we're always available for general questions.

We'll be offering two sessions. One will be on the station on the morning of the 9th, in the simulation rooms, which we encourage everyone to at least try once if they're interested. If that makes you uncomfortable, I suppose we can hold the other in Olympia in the evening.

[Her place is now an option, but she's not going to announce that bit to the whole network. Claire hesitates before deciding to end the feed.]

Thank you, and we hope to see you there.

[OOC: Class is in session! Feel free to answer a roll call here, even if your character plans on only attending once. The actual lessons will be handwaved but feel free to use the "classroom" time in your own logs.]

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video; un: eproghuefgdzptrrw

[vorrutyer]

I could deal with learning a bit more about anatomy.

[ Ew. ]

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Claire makes a face like she just tasted something awful in her mouth and needs to spit it out immediately.]

Do you think I've never heard that one before? I've been doing this for some time.

[vorrutyer]

[ An innocent blink. ]

Heard what one, dear lady? I could. What if I need to save a life? I need that knowledge in that case.

video | un: stormsend

[bruxisms]

A noble endeavor. A shame that neither Olympia or Wyver thought of this in the first place.

[ he will most certainly be there. especially since he doesn't want a repeat of last time. ]

[nineteenfortyfive]

Thank you, Stannis. Truth be told, I'm actually glad they didn't as they were the ones allowing anyone to stroll in off the street and jab people with needles and blades.

[It was an inspiration, at least.]

[bruxisms]

[ it is a strange thing, hearing others use his name. he had said that it was fine, given he was no longer a king, but still.

how long had it been since anyone had called him simply "Stannis"? the last had been Renly, and he had been long dead, until the Storm came to Westeros. ]

It does certainly make me question the competence of some, though I will not speak ill of our hosts.

[ a pause, as he clenches his jaw. ]

I will be there, for it seems you know far more than the Maesters of Westeros in this particular subject.

text, un: willem

[veneries]

Can anyone who likes come along?

[nineteenfortyfive]

Of course, Willem. That's why I'm talking about it here. I'd be happy to see you there.

[veneries]

It's very kind of you to share your knowledge with others like this.

video; un: lady

[unprays]

You've already done so much to help everyone... and now you're doing this, too. You're very kind, lady Claire.

[ but from the smile on her face, it's clear she admires it. she knows it is both kindness and real need that pushes Claire to this — they could have used more people who knew what they were doing, during the wave of illness.

behind her own smile is a sadness that mirrors Claire's, as her older brother now sleeps, too... but just as Claire, she's here regardless, answering to this video. ]

You know it isn't really done back in my home... but perhaps it's time to change it, for a woman to learn the skills that Maesters have. I would be honoured to be taught by you. [ sorry John, she's completely ignoring he was even mentioned... she doesn't know him, and trusts Claire more as a mentor than she would any man she doesn't know. ]

[nineteenfortyfive]

[She brightens to some degree, seeing Sansa.]

I'm very happy to hear that, Sansa. I think you'd be quick study.

video | un: linneus

[inaurare]

Thank you for this, miss.

[he'd seen her around the afflicted, helping take care of them and certainly more knowledgable than he in doing so - the best Linneus had been able to do was to hold hands, wipe brows as it became increasingly obvious how limited his own knowledge was. He has been working to fix this, since.]

The Professor was kind enough to offer some talks as well, but- [careful with his words] -one can learn different thigs from different teachers, I think.

And there always is something to learn for one such as me. I have nursed a few fevers and colds in my time but I am not... experienced in healing.

[nineteenfortyfive]

John and I surely aren't the only people capable of teaching, but I know I can speak for the both of us when I say we'd be happy to help, especially with those who are eager.

[Better than her losing her temper in a time of crisis. A thing that may have happened a few times recently.]

I know there are people with healing magic here, but I do think it's important to know how to handle situations without that sort of aid.

[ayes]

Oh! That sounds really great! I know a little about how to disinfect a cut and put a bandage on, but that's kinda it.

Do we have to sign up or...?

[nineteenfortyfive]

That's more than some. Just replying here is good enough. I don't think we'll be lacking for space.

text - un : maxwell

[braidedwonder]

First aid like... field medicine?

Recommend that people not splint their legs with a wrench, please.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Something like that. [She was a combat nurse, so that's up her alley if people would like to learn, but--well, she makes a face.]

It wouldn't be my first suggestion, though if there's nothing else available it's better than nothing.

video; un: ironborn

[reek]

[ Someone has fallen back into smirking in that cruel, biting, forced way that means he's not particularly happy but he's doing his best to hide it. ]

Is heckling permitted?

[nineteenfortyfive]

[There's a lot of miserable people about. Claire's a little too emotionally worn to take much offense to that smirk making a return.]

Only if you'd like to be a volunteer in the male anatomy lesson, Theon.

video | un: BishopRunout

[poolhall_killer]

[This is the opportunity he's been after! Venom's never responded to a network post so quickly, even if he has to fiddle with this quaint non-magic device.]

I'm glad you're offering these lessons. Consider me one of your new students.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I'm glad people have an honest interest. Anything in particular you'd like to learn?

voice | un: carter

[revlon]

I suppose I could stand to brush up on my field medicine.

[ She's aware of what else is going on with her friend's life. But she won't press; at least, not here. ]

[nineteenfortyfive]

I suppose it's only a matter of time, isn't it?

[She knows your type, Peggy Carter.]

Just be kind to your classmates.

video; un: clarke

[romancekiller]

That's a really good idea offering people classes for that— it seems like there's more of an interest now given everything that happened last month.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Certainly. It's good that there is. I think you'd agree that we could always do with more hands... as long as those hands know what they're doing.