Second day of liminal [OPEN]

[someonetocarry]

So we've got a pretty big group of folk here, from all over. Prob'ly got a all different walks of life represented, right?

Do any of those folk happen to be from a doctor-type of walk of life?

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[howexciting]

[Hello Bondmate, he wasn't expecting to hear from you.]

I have studied anatomy, and I am a healer. Perhaps I can be of assistance, Zoe?

[someonetocarry]

[The medieval doctor wasn't what she was hoping for, but if it's all she can get, she'll give him a shot. She likes the man, but she's not entirely sure what methods they used back then.]

Women's anatomy? How much d'you know about pregnancy?

[Yeah, she's not being super subtle. But if she's right, she'll be really showing soon enough, here.]

[timelessinventor]

I am no doctor, but I do have knowledge of medicine, and, forgive me for eavesdropping, but I have been pregnant myself.

[someonetocarry]

Then you've done further than I have. My man kept putting it off, said it was never a good time.

[brokers]

My doctorate is in another field, but I do have significant medical training.

[There is a brief pause, and then because she very much isn't human, she adds:]

It covers human physiology, as well as that of my own and several other species.

[timelessinventor]

Ah. Then you were one step up on me. I did it all alone.

How can I help, darling? Would it be better to meet up somewhere?

[someonetocarry]

Maybe. Don't imagine the whole world wants to hear about my symptoms and what you tell me to expect.

Still gotta get it confirmed, though. Could be I kept some internal parts or somethin' from last Jaunt.

[But she doesn't think so.]

[someonetocarry]

[Alien is at least modern, and slightly less likely to want to bleed her or something?]

How about human reproduction? It cover that?

[timelessinventor]

I can certainly talk to you about my own experiences. If I had my laboratory, I could possibly create some kind of test, however, I do not think I have enough supplies here to do anything useful, I'm sorry.

[howexciting]

[Renaissance, excuse u]

While it is not my, er... specialty...

[An awkward pause.]

... I have studied a child in utero before, and I do have some more modern medical knowledge, circa the 1900s. If you have no better option, I would happily assist you in this, Zoe, you know I would.

[It might not have been entirely you back in Questing Country, he was 100% himself back there.]

[brokers]

The gestation process is remarkably similar between our species, though the act of reproduction itself differs. I can monitor your health, and that of your child - we do not know what effect Traveling might have on the both of you.

[someonetocarry]

Yeah, there is that. Right now I'm mostly lookin' for somebody who can tell me if I'm right, that that's really what this is. Once we got that figured out... then I'll figure out what I need from there.

[someonetocarry]

Might be there's somebody else here who could. They got simple pregnancy tests back on Earth-that-was?

[It's a thought. They're probably different in the future than the little sticks they use on Earth, but who knows? Maybe not.]

[someonetocarry]

[She doesn't honestly know the difference. Her knowledge of Earth-that-was is sketchy at best.]

I know you could, Leonardo. And I appreciate it. Right now, I'm just tryin' to make sure that's what this even is, and not some leftover Zulu parts or some Traveler sickness or somethin'. Think you're up to that part?

[timelessinventor]

I have heard that there are, yes. It is a simple question of measuring hormones in urine, I believe.

[She thinks for a moment, running through a few options.]

Actually, if I can speak to someone about ingredients, I might be able to create something, now that I actually think about it.

[brokers]

A simple scan should be able to determine that.

[There's a moment's pause, and she shifts the conversation to a private filter.]

If it isn't too personal a question, how far along do you believe you might be?

[thezerothlaw]

I admit I have little experience with this, but I will offer anything I can do to make you more comfortable.

[shantiprayer]

I'm not a doctor, but I know healing magic! I can help if you're hurt!

[whydoyoushine]

...wait. Are you sick?

[someonetocarry]

Try Leonardo. He makes that whole workshop with the attached hotel, so he might have a way to make you what you'd need.

[someonetocarry]

Gotta be at least four months. That's how long it's been since I-- since I been with my husband. I've been infiltrated for most of that, so I didn't catch on, but I'm definitely expanding.

[someonetocarry]

That's sweet, son, but I imagine I'll be all right. Women been doin' this thing for millennia now, and I'm in good enough shape.

[someonetocarry]

No, ain't hurt, but thanks. I might be pregnant, is all, and I'm tryin' to make sure before I start makin' plans around it.

[someonetocarry]

No, Zed, I'm fine. Might just have some plannin' to do that I gotta have a doctor to make sure of, is all.

[thezerothlaw]

True, although I cannot imagine this is an ideal place for an infant. I would like to help. If there is something I can provide for you, perhaps, you need only ask. I am Daneel Olivaw, madam.