Humanity Persists

I'll be going to my parents' in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving, taking Jubilee with me - yes, firecracker, that offer is still open. Meet me in the garage at four, okay? We're leaving after classes today and will be back Saturday evening. The Dread Beeper and my cell will be with me, although there won't be a lot I can do about the four hours' drive to get back if I am needed. Have a good holiday, the rest of you, see you when I get back. Anatomy class, I'll be marking your latest assignments on Sunday. Health and Well-Being, your projects on the effects of stress on the body are due Monday.

Moira, thank you so much for making this happen - your turn next weekend. You shouldn't have too much on your hands in a day or two, depending on what Charles has to say about the situation.

I'm just back from seeing The Incredibles with Kurt. And yes, I do remember how to laugh. This is a good thing, since my sense of humor was suffering badly under the stress. It's a very cute film, and people should go and see it, especially if you've forgotten how to laugh lately. *looks at Haroun*

Let me make it perfectly clear that the medlab staff do not go around randomly drugging people. Yes, there have been some isolated incidents where someone has been given a sedative without their knowledge, but only in circumstances where that person was in danger of harming themselves or others through their continued refusal to sleep and/or get assistance with sleeping. It's very much a last resort, and warning is generally given in the form of repeated requests to get some sleep, or offers of help in that regard.

I know there are a few people in the mansion who are doctor-shy, and I wouldn't want this to become a reason for them to stop coming for help when they need it.

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And on a less official-sounding note, Happy Birthday, Jubilee. Unfortunately your present wasn't available yesterday, but I'll have it by the end of classes today, promise.

Thursday was my birthday, but with everything that's gone on lately, I'd actually forgotten. Thanks to those who hadn't.

Kurt, can you bamf me back to the parking garage? I need to return Scott's car. ;) And thank you again.

Big Blue is Back! He just scared the crap out of me bounding in here, and now he's going over the data we've collected on Alison and muttering about wanting to hug Forge, but we have Hank signal!

Okay, possibly a little too excited here. I blame the fact I've consumed my body weight in coffee these past couple of days.

Things are starting to stabilise. It's going to be a long night, though.

Lorna, any chance of sending some food down?

Only one more patient in medlab, although I'm not sure I should tempt fate and say so. Especially after the hellish week I've had. Can I just ask that next time someone feels the need to do something terminally stupid, to not do it on my watch? I can only handle resuscitating so many people I know personally.

For once I'm not on night duty. I'm going to have a long bath, read whichever book comes to hand first, and then call it an early night.

I'm helping Cece move into her new place, and then taking her out for farewell roomie dinner. Expect me back later this evening. Moira, you good to keep an eye on Illyana? I'll relieve you when I get back.

You'll have to go through Hank and Moira today, I'm afraid. Due to a workplace 'accident' I'm going to be out of action for the day. And probably as grumpy as hell as a result. So unless you come bearing donuts, best to avoid my office or my room for a while.

Now, where's the damn aspirin?

Cece, darling wonderful roomie? Look after my classes tomor... I mean today? Ths extra research of mine is taking up more time than I expected and the machines need regular pinging otherwise the results come back all penguins...