snowblindrpg | [network] @jwatson; text; Morning 167 [open]

Good morning, everyone. I told a number of people I would share the results of my conversation with the Admin, Eve, regarding her ability to correct 'mental imbalances' that might lead to violent impulses. I thought it best to provide what information I got from her with the whole group.

[This conversation is copied over for everyone.]

The upshot of that:

Eve can 'fine tune' the nanites in our brains for a particular purpose. This will have no effect on MN poisoning symptoms except to make people not care about them.
Use of the treatment requires patient consent. That's non-negotiable given the requirements for a declaration of mental incompetency under the NIMA system.
While the fine tuning is considered an ethical treatment in extreme cases of violent psychopathy, it is considered unethical to try to treat MN Poisoning.
We may be able to alleviate some of the worst instances of MN Poisoning with blood transfusions. I'm presently looking for the equipment I'd need to do that.
Eve was born in Washington D.C. and used to work for the U.S. government.

As an additional note on medical supplies: I've informed the other doctors, but for those newly arrived and those seeking medical assistance, we are beginning to run low on certain medication types.

[Another conversation is copied over.]

The relative medical stocks stand as such:

Low-grade Painkillers: Low
Mid-grade Painkillers: Acceptable, restock requested
High-grade Painkillers: Acceptable
Specialized Medication: Acceptable
Radiation Medication: Critically low

I've also been previously informed that the emergency medical response injections are out and will take 200 days to restock. That was at a point that would put us past the projected end of this session... or whatever we're calling out time here.

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Concept: I construct a voodoo doll of myself. I find an impossibly high shelf. I throw the voodoo doll onto the shelf. I then contact Al, telling him that he is the only one I trust to retrieve it. It is too powerful. If I were to climb on Zach's back it might fall, and I would no doubt break every bone in my body. There is no other way. No one can know.

[That gets an honest chuckle that hurts his broken ribs.]

Reckon that'd work, yeah. Make sure to put the eye symbol somewhere on the doll for full effect.

How do I con Zach into this? Kes would be easy to talk into it, I think.

You need me to tell an intelligent, beautiful young woman how to con a 20-something bloke she's in the habit of kissing? We're really not that difficult at that age.

[John's not that difficult at his age. But y'know?]

Aw, you flatter me. He's a good guy, you know? Better than all of this quibbling and bullshit.

He sacrificed himself for you, and he's been trying to help other people. I don't doubt he's a good man. Annoying sometimes. But most people have their moments.

Heroes aren't always good guys. I mean, just look at Bruce. He would sacrifice himself for a stranger without a second thought.

Mr. Wayne's in a category of his own when it comes to being an annoying git. Your lad's nothing like him.

Yeah, he is. I really won the lottery with this one.

Is that a 'yeah, he's not' or a 'yeah, he is?' Because one looks a bit better for you in the mental health department and complexes realm, Steph.

A combination. Bruce is a git, Zach isn't. My mental health issues have nothing to do with my boyfriend, I'm pleased to report.

[Privately, John thinks Zach is a bit of a git sometimes. He's just going to gloss over mentioning.]

And how are your mental health issues these days, Ms. Brown? All things considered.

[ ...fair. ]

All things considered? I'm practically healthy.

That's good to know, at least. No symptoms from MN Poisoning?

Not since the last time I died. I've had my beacon on for a long time now, so that probably has something to do with it. [ ... ] Depression is a symptom, isn't it?

[That gets a surprised blink from John.]

Is it? I knew about mania and obsession, but I haven't heard of depression being part of it.

[Honestly, with the way this place is, John's surprised most people aren't depressed.]

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We don't know for sure, but it's a symptom that's been going around. My understanding is that depression is the kind of thing that makes you want to spend less time with people. But I found I wanted to spend more time with people, and I felt better when I did. It wasn't until I was alone that it started getting really bad. That was when I tried the ice tunnels on my skateboard. Then when I came back a few weeks ago, and I was alone for most of a week trying to meet up with Zach, I felt fine. Normal. Happy, even.

[That is a peculiar presentation of depression.]

I don't want to jump the gun here on calling something what it isn't, Steph. I can ask around if anyone else has been experiencing symptoms like that. But depression can manifest in a lot of different ways. And when you came back, you had new memories, right? You're at a different point in your life now.

I wasn't depressed back home.

I just think it's worth looking into. It's not something people are likely to report unless they're asked outright.

This place is depressing. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people have certain symptoms. I'll look into it, though. If it is one of the symptoms of MN Poisoining, it's important to know that.

Thanks. I'd just like to know one way or the other, you know? I didn't even know how messed up I was.

That, at least, is common. When you're stuck in a place like that, it's very difficult to remember there's anything else outside of it. Whatever the cause, I'm just glad you're feeling better, Steph.

Me too. I'm doing my best to keep it that way.

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