(open) apollo's art.

[medicative]

Who ⬤ The clinic crew and perhaps you!
What ⬤ A open mingle log for all needs
When ⬤ September and onwards
Where ⬤ Between Sutoku and Enma territories
Content Warnings ⬤ Possible discussion of medical procedures, others in headers if needed

JIGOKUCHO COMMUNITY CLINIC

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Open from eight AM to eight PM, this Lost Soul-maintained clinic has been quietly offering assistance to those in need for the past several months. To those in the know, the red cross sign in the window is a beacon for people who need a professional's eye and who for one reason or another - financial, skeptical, etc. - would prefer the intimacy of a private facility. To those not, the whispers are enough to point you in the right direction, the general agreement to not shout about it and keep it under the radar, for affordable and easily accessed healthcare is worth its own weight in gold

Patients are primarily checked in at the front, and either seen by a doctor or one of the assistants. Everything from basic checkups to immediate care is available, as well as compounded medicine for those with particular ailments. To things that just can't be handled in the private space, the staff will see to the proper referrals. Walk ins are always available - even emergencies, just call the number on the sign with the hours.

For staff and volunteers, there's always something to do. Paperwork, attending to patients, taking turns on the front desk, supply transport and acquisition - there's always an assignment for the day, and a schedule written up to be followed on the local chalkboard. Yes, the space below can be for whatever doodles you want, or just writing in when you'll next need time off. The break room contains one Nice radio, courtesy of a certain audiophile, and whether one is following the intricacies of oni baseball or new tunes, it's treated with respect. The calendar pinned to the wall contains everyone's noted down birthdays as per their hiring sheets, and there is now debate on starting a book club, given the inclination of most working there.

The second floor of the clinic is not yet finished, but Dr. Dyer has plans for it, and it's being worked on during slower shifts. Cleaning, painting, and basic repair is to be expected, as well as getting it ready to include a few more beds for when overnight patients are needed. Out the back door, however, is the most popular place to take a break amongst those working - the herbal garden filled with medicinal plants, steadily maintained along the other tasks at hand. A pair of small benches offers a place to rest one's feet, and the scene of tranquility is complete with the sound of the recently installed fountain - the water within also has healing properties, and is used in treatments. But one doesn't need to be ill to appreciate a calming scene.

The city keeps them busy enough, and the clinic so far manages to persevere, putting down small roots in Hell.

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(this is a mingle log for everyone who comes through the clinic through the month of september and onwards. all top levels are welcome, from those already involved to new patients to those curious about the workings. talk to your friends, get someone to look at you bleeding your own blood, help with whatever you like - the sky is yours.

if you have any questions, pm me, otherwise enjoy!) © tessisamess

Comments

[medicative]

[Kim had the right of it, she's been reviewing files on some of their new patients and whoever Dr. Heng was seeing. there's much to do, less time to do it in, but she keeps moving, onwards, because otherwise nothing will get done.]

Of course, please do.

[the smile she gives Kim to see him with coffee is genuine. when it seemed clear enough that neither of them were talking about what had passed, that terrible lingering dream, she had breathed a sigh of relief and gone to dealing with things normally. they don't have to talk about it - she doesn't have to respond. the cheery, assured woman of now is a far cry from the weeping and fear of that day.]

[aceslow]

[ Kim offers Emily a small smile as he steps inside, setting the mug of coffee down on the desk beside her. When they're well and truly swamped with work, Kim is apt to simply drop off a drink and continue on his merry way, allowing both of them to catch up with some long-overdue work. Today is a little slower, however, and so he simply leans against the wall beside her chair, evidently in no hurry to rush back out again unless she tells him to. ]

Here. [ He raises a brow at her. ] You know, more people would listen to your advice about taking breaks if you took them yourself as well. [ He nods at the files. ] Anything pressing in there?

[medicative]

Nothing pressing, just a quick look.

[she takes the chastisement with a bow of her head, knowing what it looks like. she's been better the more the clinic improves, but she can't resist "just one look" at times that turns into her entire break gone. call it an eternal flaw.

but she won't hide what she's looking at - patient files, and Dr. Heng's own notes.]

We've had a fair number of new patients come in...and there are several who will need treatment plans drafted up over the next few days. [note that she's giving herself days to do it. not rushing.] Looking at it like this, I can portion out the workload better.

But how are you, Kim? Are you doing alright?

[physically, emotionally, whatever it means for him.]