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[curingidiocy]

[ The message begins with a clearing of the throat before a smooth voice filters through the ocular network; that of the very distinctive cadence of Dr. Ratio. He speaks calmly and lower than he usually does in an attempt to evoke a soothing tone that is not present in his usual manner of speech. ]

Given recent circumstances, I imagine many of you may be finding it difficult to rest and relax. You cannot be faulted for that; as of late, I have often found myself plagued with an active mind during the night, when I ought to be asleep. However, it is important to allow your body and mind to recuperate from injury and exertion. When one's body is exhausted, so too is the mind sluggish, and vice versa. Baths are quite effective at soothing the body and clearing the mind. I encourage you to make frequent use of the spa's public bath once we return to base.

[ There's a pause here and then another clearing of the throat—one that sounds like a cover up for embarrassment. ]

But I digress. The purpose of this message was not to provide a lecture on self-care.

I... have been told by students before that my voice has a particularly pleasing quality that is easy on the ears. A few have been audacious enough to inform me that they use my lesson recordings to put themselves to sleep. In light of that... I would like to offer my voice to be used as a sleeping aid for any who would benefit from it.

I have attached a link to several of the lesson recordings I have created since my arrival on this planet.

[ Anyone who is curious enough to peruse the offerings will find neatly named audio files for an undergraduate semester's worth of several subjects, ranging from math to physics to biology, among more. There's almost 50 files in total, and each one of them comes with a text transcription accompanying it. ]

You may utilize these as you desire, though I do hope you find an interest in the subject itself. There is never a better moment than now to start learning something new.

In addition, I am open to recording new material if you find none of these are relaxing to listen to. And if you desire a conversational partner to debate with on topics unrelated to what weighs on your mind, I am happy to fulfill that role.

As always, if you have any questions, you may ask me at any time, provided that you have thought carefully and determined the answer to be worthwhile to know.

Comments

[curingidiocy]

Stop with the anthropomorphism. They do not care about my opinion. If you continue to insist I shall have to conclude that your injuries have rendered you an idiot.

[stonehearts]

But that would only make me your idiot, Veritas.

[curingidiocy]

Is this your way of asking me to come back to your side? Are you simply so bored you can think of nothing better to do except to harass me??

[stonehearts]

Doctor! Surely you're not accusing me of being not only so transparent, but so undedicated to the wellbeing of lifeforms that rely on us for their every need that I would want to abandon them in favor of you.

[curingidiocy]

Sometimes I wonder why I put up with you, gambler.

[stonehearts]

I do believe it's because I'm one of the best conversation partners you know. That, and you love me.

[curingidiocy]

If the quality of our conversations remains like this, I'm afraid I will have to reconsider whether or not you could be considered among the best that I know.

...I will not deny the second.

[stonehearts]

Don't worry, I'll make it up to you if you come back to the hotel within the hour. And you know me, Doc, I'm a man of my word. Especially when it comes to you.

( honestly? he's fine with just curling up into ratio's side and letting the man read to him after he takes a few sips of the man's blood. )

[curingidiocy]

I want your silence, not your conversation. I've requests to fulfill, as I'm sure you're aware. If you keep your mouth shut while I work on them, I'll return.

[stonehearts]

Don't have to tell me twice. I'll see you soon, Doc.