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As soon as he speaks, the ER unit begins to work anew. Operating quickly and efficiently, they begin to clean wounds, mend ripped veins, and suture the many nasty cuts inflicted by the Reavers.  
 
As soon as he speaks, the ER unit begins to work anew. Operating quickly and efficiently, they begin to clean wounds, mend ripped veins, and suture the many nasty cuts inflicted by the Reavers.  
  
Meanwhile, the strange Joshua stands observing the third doctor administering to Rick. After about five minutes Joshua begins to nod and follow the movements with his hands, ten minutes later, he is anticipating the next moves. After fifteen the doctor looks haggard and tired, he looks up for someone to step in and either take over or assist. But with no surgeon on call, and the other two working feverishly on Nika, there is no one in sight. With too many clamps embedded in Rick's abdomen to handle he enlists Joshua to hold one. A nurse questions his calling on a civilian.  
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Meanwhile, the strange Joshua stands observing the third doctor administering to Rick. After about five minutes Joshua begins to nod and follow the movements with his hands, ten minutes later, he is anticipating the next moves. After fifteen the doctor looks haggard and tired, he looks up for someone to step in and either take over or assist. But with no surgeon on call, and the other two working feverishly on Nika, there is no one in sight. With too many clamp embedded in Rick's abdomen to handle he enlists Joshua to hold one. A nurse questions his calling on a civilian.  
  
 
As if awoken from an trance, Joshua steps into the position and expertly takes hold of the clamps. He deftly pulls them gently aside exposing a severed artery to the doctor. He assists ably; in fact, about half way through the surgery the attending doctor slips up and doesn't notice that he sliced through an artery. Joshua grabs another clamp from the table and slaps it on the vessel saving Rick from a likely death.
 
As if awoken from an trance, Joshua steps into the position and expertly takes hold of the clamps. He deftly pulls them gently aside exposing a severed artery to the doctor. He assists ably; in fact, about half way through the surgery the attending doctor slips up and doesn't notice that he sliced through an artery. Joshua grabs another clamp from the table and slaps it on the vessel saving Rick from a likely death.
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'''Arden:''' We got attacked by bad things.<br>
 
'''Arden:''' We got attacked by bad things.<br>
 
'''Joshua:''' Best laid plans, humped by Rebels.<br>
 
'''Joshua:''' Best laid plans, humped by Rebels.<br>
'''Christian:''' So, apparently some Independents got on board the ship, there was an op, they were taken care of. Some people were hurt one killed. Once they are stabilized, we'll be transferring them to a civilian hospital to get them out of your hair.<br>
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'''Christian:''' So, apparently some Independents got on board the ship, there was an op, they were taken care of. Some people were hurt one killed. Once they are stabilized, we'll be transferring them to a civilian hospital to get the out of your hair.<br>
  
 
The chief nurse is looking skeptical at all this. Something smells wrong. Christian senses her feelings and goes to persuade her. He smiles and turns on the charm.  
 
The chief nurse is looking skeptical at all this. Something smells wrong. Christian senses her feelings and goes to persuade her. He smiles and turns on the charm.  
He works his magic and convinces her that she doesn't need to worry about this.  Still she seems to be pretty dedicated to her job, and needs to be confident that she is doing her job. Christian changes tactics, and works to make it right.  
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He works his magic and convinces her that she doesn't need to worry about this.  Still she seems to be pretty dedicated to her job, and needs to be confident that she is doing her job. Christian changes tactics, and works to made it right.  
  
 
'''Nurse:''' (resigned) All I need is the basic information, names, conditions, cause of injuries, kinds of injuries, treatments, etc...<br>
 
'''Nurse:''' (resigned) All I need is the basic information, names, conditions, cause of injuries, kinds of injuries, treatments, etc...<br>
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'''Arden:''' Absolutely.<br>
 
'''Arden:''' Absolutely.<br>
  
Arden seems satisfied in his classic no nonsense way. Christian watches Joshua intently, trying to make sense of this stranger's behavior. A career officer appears to be abandoning his ship and station, betraying the navy and fleeing with them.
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Arden seems satisfied in his classic no nonsense way. Christian watches Joshua intently trying to make sense of this stranger's behavior. A career officer appears to be abandoning his ship and station, betraying the navy and fleeing with them.
  
 
Arden sneaks a couple of boxes of medical supplies under the gurneys. The crew maneuvers the gurneys into the tram, and takes it back to the loading dock where the Summer's Gift awaits.  
 
Arden sneaks a couple of boxes of medical supplies under the gurneys. The crew maneuvers the gurneys into the tram, and takes it back to the loading dock where the Summer's Gift awaits.  
  
Back on the ship, Rina keeps watch on Lem. He has retreated to the engine room and leans against the bulkhead for comfort. Rina understands it, but it still seems odd coming from a child. Lem's fingers appear to trace the circuitry behind the bulkheads. Rina isn't sure if it's true, or just her mind working in overdrive. She begins to feel her own energy reserves bottoming out.  
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Back on the ship, Rina keeps watch on Lem. He has retreated to the engine room and leans against the bulkhead for comfort. Rina understands it, but it still seems odd coming from a child. Lem's fingers appear to trace the circuitry behind the bulkheads. Rina isn't sure if it true, or just her mind working in overdrive. She begins to feel her own energy reserves bottoming out.  
  
 
'''Rina:''' Look, sometimes bad things happen, but you're okay.<br>
 
'''Rina:''' Look, sometimes bad things happen, but you're okay.<br>
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She hands him a grease pencil. "When I come back I want to see the power train traced out, with the relays. Wait here."
 
She hands him a grease pencil. "When I come back I want to see the power train traced out, with the relays. Wait here."
  
Rina heads out to check on the passengers and cargo. Looking out at the Exit Lounge, she sees several men in black pants, white shirts and 'festive' ties. They are accountants, and they look quite intoxicated. Rina summons them via comms, and they seem in good spirits. They grab their gear and start for the ship. They board the ship and drop their bags in front of Rina who seems nonplussed at the very idea. Rina instructs them to head for their berths in second class, and checks them off as they enter.  
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Rina heads out to check on the passengers and cargo. Looking out at the Exit Lounge, she sees several men in black pants, white shirts and 'festive' ties. They are accountants, and they look quite intoxicated. Rina summons them via comma, and they seem in good spirits , they grab their gear and start for the ship. They board the ship and drop their bags in front of Rina who seems nonplussed at the very idea. Rina instructs them to head for their berths in second class, and checks them off as they enter.  
  
 
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And he gestures to the little bits of dried blood caked to his ears. Christian looks it over and recognizes the tell tale sign of that strange sonic weapon used by the Blue Hand agents.  
 
And he gestures to the little bits of dried blood caked to his ears. Christian looks it over and recognizes the tell tale sign of that strange sonic weapon used by the Blue Hand agents.  
  
'''Christian:''' (to Joshua) Are the people looking for you people that wear blue gloves?<br>
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'''Christian:''' (to Joshua) Are the people looking for you people that wear blue gloves?
 
'''Joshua:''' Yes. They're Janitorial Services.<br>
 
'''Joshua:''' Yes. They're Janitorial Services.<br>
 
'''Christian:''' So they will be looking for specifically for you as well as you. (turning to Arden)<br>
 
'''Christian:''' So they will be looking for specifically for you as well as you. (turning to Arden)<br>
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As Rick hands her the camera he lets his fingers stray on hers. He feels the plastic of her strange gloves, but continues to try to break through her icy exterior. "What is your Cortex ID?"
 
As Rick hands her the camera he lets his fingers stray on hers. He feels the plastic of her strange gloves, but continues to try to break through her icy exterior. "What is your Cortex ID?"
  
'''Hand of Blue:''' If through some unfortunate series of events we are forced to encounter each other again…<br>
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'''Hand of Blue:''' If through some unfortunately series of events we are forced to encounter each other again…<br>
  
 
She pauses, letting a finger stray into one of Rick's wounds causing him to wince in pain, and the sheet covering him to dampen with fresh blood. She withdraws her hand when the others start towards her. Rick, somehow manages a wink and a smile as she retreats a few steps - her intimidation apparently failing to impress the man on the gurney.  
 
She pauses, letting a finger stray into one of Rick's wounds causing him to wince in pain, and the sheet covering him to dampen with fresh blood. She withdraws her hand when the others start towards her. Rick, somehow manages a wink and a smile as she retreats a few steps - her intimidation apparently failing to impress the man on the gurney.  
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Rina decides to go with him, armed for bear. Together they make it into the officer's quarters despite the large sign specifically saying  "No Guns!" The crew gets ready to take off. Lem is especially clingy to Christian.
 
Rina decides to go with him, armed for bear. Together they make it into the officer's quarters despite the large sign specifically saying  "No Guns!" The crew gets ready to take off. Lem is especially clingy to Christian.
  
Joshua and Rina cautiously approach his quarters. Inside Joshua gets the feeling that someone has been there, though the room appears to be almost untouched. The only thing out of place is a small cloth wrapped around something on his bed. Checking it out, it appears to be small handheld device with a luggage tag attached to it. It appears to be a medical device, but not one that is familiar to either person. The tag has the name "Rubicon" handwritten on it. The handwriting appears similar to the note that Joshua received before urging him to leave HR. They pocket the stuff, grab Joshua's small bag and get back to the ship.
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Joshua and Rina cautiously approach his quarters. Inside Joshua gets the feeling that someone has been there, though the room appears to be almost untouched. The only thing out of place is a small cloth wrapped around something on his bed. Checking it out, it appears to be small handheld device with a luggage tag attached to it. It appears to be a medical device, but not one that familiar to either person. The tag has the name "Rubicon" hand written on it. The handwriting appears similar to the note that Joshua received before urging him to leave HR. They pocket the stuff, grab Joshua's small bag and get back to the ship.
  
 
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Early in the trip Joshua approaches Arden with a request for pharmaceuticals: specifically, ''Flomoxipan'', a powerful anti-depressant/sedative (super rufes).  
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Early in the trip Joshua approaches Arden with a request for pharmaceuticals: specifically, ''Flomoxipan'', a powerful anti-depressant/sedative (super ruffs).  
  
 
'''Arden''': I don't have any on board, and why would you want it?<br>
 
'''Arden''': I don't have any on board, and why would you want it?<br>
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'''Joshua:''' No, nothing that I know of.<br>
 
'''Joshua:''' No, nothing that I know of.<br>
  
During the voyage, there are several shifts in roles. Nika is stuck in the ward room or hobbling to her bed. So Christian flies the ship. Joshua spells Christian in the galley providing meals for the crew and passengers. Rick spends much time in Jake's room and in an empty container running hour after hour of Jake's footage and editing into a reel, for Jake's family. In particular stuff that Jake is in.  
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During the voyage, there are several shifts in roles. Nika is stuck in the ward room or hobbling to her bed. So Christian flies the ship. Joshua spells Christian in the galley providing meals for the crew and passengers. Rick spends much time in Jake's room and an empty container running hour after hour of Jake's footage and editing into a reel, for Jake's family. In particular stuff that Jake is in.  
  
 
Eventually, after a short trip of four days,  they make it to Angel and land in Jibril.  
 
Eventually, after a short trip of four days,  they make it to Angel and land in Jibril.  

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