( She grimaces at the visible evidence of scabs having torn, but sets to cleaning his injuries and pressing gauze to ones that are taking a little longer to staunch the slowed flow of fresh blood. Alex is almost never aware of just how expressive her face is; it's rare she needs to be fully guarded in expression, so for the most part, she doesn't try.
It does make her animated to watch, an inventory of how much she thinks she needs to address any individual laceration visible between a furrowing brow, a narrowing of eyes, or a moment of pursued lips. She's thorough, and fairly quick, cataloguing as she goes. )
Mmm, everyone does deserve that chance. I'm glad there are people like that where you're from. Public education's been free for a long time back home. Knowledge and the ability to think on your own are some of the most important skills any person can have.
( At the question about her heart's fragments, she hesitates, just for a beat. The shrug that follows as she sets another dirtied gauze pad down and picks up the saline wash is easy, and her expression matches. )
When they're acting up. Don't worry, it doesn't happen often these days. My cardiologist — my heart doctor — is one of the most brilliant people I know. If he hadn't drilled it into my head how to make sure I don't overdo things, I probably wouldn't be as healthy as I am.
( She flashes Clive a smile, not letting herself wonder about details like heart disorders and Protocore Syndrome in a situation as volatile as what they're probably in. Gold Saucer aside, because this place isn't the worst. For one, there's no one trying to set off bombs or outright murder each other. Beats the N109 Zone by a long shot. )
Protocore Syndrome hits everyone differently. I'm luckier than most.
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It does make her animated to watch, an inventory of how much she thinks she needs to address any individual laceration visible between a furrowing brow, a narrowing of eyes, or a moment of pursued lips. She's thorough, and fairly quick, cataloguing as she goes. )
Mmm, everyone does deserve that chance. I'm glad there are people like that where you're from. Public education's been free for a long time back home. Knowledge and the ability to think on your own are some of the most important skills any person can have.
( At the question about her heart's fragments, she hesitates, just for a beat. The shrug that follows as she sets another dirtied gauze pad down and picks up the saline wash is easy, and her expression matches. )
When they're acting up. Don't worry, it doesn't happen often these days. My cardiologist — my heart doctor — is one of the most brilliant people I know. If he hadn't drilled it into my head how to make sure I don't overdo things, I probably wouldn't be as healthy as I am.
( She flashes Clive a smile, not letting herself wonder about details like heart disorders and Protocore Syndrome in a situation as volatile as what they're probably in. Gold Saucer aside, because this place isn't the worst. For one, there's no one trying to set off bombs or outright murder each other. Beats the N109 Zone by a long shot. )
Protocore Syndrome hits everyone differently. I'm luckier than most.