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[nursetemple]

Oh! [She didn't think - he probably didn't have time to look through the whole discussions on the post. Fair enough.]

Sorry. My name's Claire Temple. I'm no doctor, but I can treat most wounds, infections, and common illnesses.

[Looking into the camera, she smiles faintly.]

I don't know why I'm here, but while I am, might as well help if I can.

[armoured]

I'm afraid none of us really know why we're here yet, so you're not alone there.

[She looks so friendly, at least, he's more than happy to add her to the guide.]

For what it's worth, Miss Temple, I'm sorry you're here and I really appreciate your offer to help.

[nursetemple]

Well. I'm sure someone, at some point, will find out. Or find a way home, whichever comes first.

[She smiles and nods.]

That's all right. I'd go crazy running around in circles with nothing to do anyway.

[armoured]

I think they'll probably come hand in hand. Once we understand Norfinbury and the reasons we're here, finding a way to reverse it all should be a lot simpler.

[And he really does believe it will happen, it's obvious in his voice.]

[nursetemple]

It's good to know that even after all this time spent here, you're still hopeful.

[He's like a bright light in the darkness.]

Don't lose it. The hope, I mean.

[armoured]

I won't.

[He means it.]

I have too many people relying on me, and too many people that I've lost who would be disappointed in me, there's no way I'm going to give up.

[nursetemple]

Are you relying on people, yourself?

[Is he the kind of guy that is trying to carry the world on his shoulders, is what she wonders. Because that's not healthy for him, and his friends probably don't want that.]

It's not on you to save everyone. It's on everyone to work together to do it.

[Her heart constricts a little. She senses another martyr, and one that sounds too young by miles to be one.]

[armoured]

I know.

[He is incredibly sick of people telling him that, especially lately with everything that's happened with the Joker, but he tries not to let it show through. She's new, she doesn't know, and she's just trying to help.]

I don't think I ever would have got this far without my friends to rely on, and I know it's by working together that we're going to get out of here.

[nursetemple]

Hm.

[It sounds like someone who doesn't want to be lectured. Which is probably fair enough.]

Alright. [She smiles.] Well, I'm sure you're busy, I'll let you get back to it. Thank you for the guide and all the information, it's extremely useful.

[armoured]

It's my pleasure, really. And I'm not busy, if you need anything then I'll do my best to help.

[Oh no, did he come off as unwelcoming? Now he feels guilty.]

[nursetemple]

I'm okay, thank you. I've read as much as I could, I know where I am and I've got an idea of where I want to go.

[She smiles again, looking up at the camera. He says he's not busy, but considering what he was saying earlier, she doubts it's the truth.]

Don't worry, if I needed something, I'd ask.

[armoured]

Good.

I'll talk to you soon then, Miss Temple, take care of yourself.

[And with that, he's off to edit her into the guide as promised.]