Who ⬤ Emily and open! What ⬤ Monthly catchall - clinic work, music club, etc. When ⬤ Over May. Where ⬤ Across the city. Content Warnings ⬤ TBA if needed.
[Oh dear, she's far too much of a sweet heart! He goes ahead and cleans a few glasses in the mean time.]
Well folks do tend to pick some surprising things when tryin' to entertain themselves. Singin' and hummin' is a good sort of practice.
[Billy himself should know, a person can pick up a surprising amount of things as they while away the time.]
As for your question, 'bout the same. Been around a number of bars and worked at a few to get by. Ended up learnin' a few things along the way. Nothin' spectacular or anythin' but enough to tell what's a beer and what ain't. Can't really say I'm all that much o' a fan of drink, though!
[He chuckled, it really all brought back memories. Some good, and some bad.]
Haha! A good head on your shoulders too. Right ya are, miss Emily. Keepin' things in moderation is always best compared to the other extremes. Know of a few stories on that front, some humorous, others not so much.
[The whole temperance bit certainly brings back memories.]
Oh- but this is just somethin' for the side is it? Imagin' ya must've found yourself employed at some clinic or hospital.
[Which means, yeah she probably wouldn't see any judgement from this side of the bar over prioritizing her day job. Billy might actually encourage her to take it further if it was something she's passionate about.]
[it's not going to be hers, just her name on the license.]
I've noticed enough in this city that a good portion of clinics are often more...timid about accepting patients affiliated with the clans, or may overcharge them. So the simplest solution is to put together our own. One that does not consider one's personal standing to be a factor in their care.
[it was a very straightforward idea, but it was honest.]
Of course, personally, I'll do my best to respect the Alliance and all that's asked of me. But in terms of medicine...that's not something that should be limited.
[Honesty was probably in short supply, at least it was in his experience. Too many people looking to profit, far too few to help others profit. Too many trying to avoid getting had.]
Awful forward thinkin' and industrious of ya. Already got funding and a place set up then?
[He's very obviously not associated with the medical field at all. But it doesn't take much for a person to know just how much running a clinic costs.]
For now. The former will require work to maintain, but I'm touched by the number of people who have come forth to put in any degree of effort or assistance to make this reality. Once it's solidified, it should sustain itself - as long as no one is very foolish about things.
[sipping her water, she makes sure to meet his gaze.]
I trust that I can rely on your discretion. One wouldn't want the clans to look too closely at such a gray area.
[in other words, don't put this on the network, and don't be stupidly advertising it.]
Would imagine a fair 'mount of folks generally agree havin' a neutral hospital is a good idea.
[Then again, people often do foolish things. But Billy was attempting to maintain a certain level of optimism in this place. It wouldn't do for him to be fatalistic all the time. Just... overly cautious. As per usual.
He meets her gaze when she seeks his.]
Bein' awful forward 'bout somethin' you want kept on the low.
[Billy hums in return, leaning against the bar, propping his chin in his palm, smiling still and holding her gaze.]
But yeah, ya don't got nothin' to worry about from me none.
[Call it a habit of his to keep things under wraps.]
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Well folks do tend to pick some surprising things when tryin' to entertain themselves. Singin' and hummin' is a good sort of practice.
[Billy himself should know, a person can pick up a surprising amount of things as they while away the time.]
As for your question, 'bout the same. Been around a number of bars and worked at a few to get by. Ended up learnin' a few things along the way. Nothin' spectacular or anythin' but enough to tell what's a beer and what ain't. Can't really say I'm all that much o' a fan of drink, though!
[He chuckled, it really all brought back memories. Some good, and some bad.]
So, got any favorites or requests 'sides water?
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[which meant she had been cutting it closer more often to be on time for this one. but still, she hadn't missed a set yet.]
I prefer things I can savor, anyway. It keeps me from overindulging - moderation is easier practiced than temperance, after all.
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[The whole temperance bit certainly brings back memories.]
Oh- but this is just somethin' for the side is it? Imagin' ya must've found yourself employed at some clinic or hospital.
[Which means, yeah she probably wouldn't see any judgement from this side of the bar over prioritizing her day job. Billy might actually encourage her to take it further if it was something she's passionate about.]
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[it's not going to be hers, just her name on the license.]
I've noticed enough in this city that a good portion of clinics are often more...timid about accepting patients affiliated with the clans, or may overcharge them. So the simplest solution is to put together our own. One that does not consider one's personal standing to be a factor in their care.
[it was a very straightforward idea, but it was honest.]
Of course, personally, I'll do my best to respect the Alliance and all that's asked of me. But in terms of medicine...that's not something that should be limited.
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Awful forward thinkin' and industrious of ya. Already got funding and a place set up then?
[He's very obviously not associated with the medical field at all. But it doesn't take much for a person to know just how much running a clinic costs.]
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[sipping her water, she makes sure to meet his gaze.]
I trust that I can rely on your discretion. One wouldn't want the clans to look too closely at such a gray area.
[in other words, don't put this on the network, and don't be stupidly advertising it.]
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[Then again, people often do foolish things. But Billy was attempting to maintain a certain level of optimism in this place. It wouldn't do for him to be fatalistic all the time. Just... overly cautious. As per usual.
He meets her gaze when she seeks his.]
Bein' awful forward 'bout somethin' you want kept on the low.
[Billy hums in return, leaning against the bar, propping his chin in his palm, smiling still and holding her gaze.]
But yeah, ya don't got nothin' to worry about from me none.
[Call it a habit of his to keep things under wraps.]