IC Inbox [Ryslig, Under Construction]

[verweiledoch]

Hallo, you have reached Dr. Faust. If this is an emergency, go to the nearest clinic, but if it is not and I can still help you, please leave a message.

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<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

Yes, well. You know it does help to stay busy.

How can I help, Rick?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

You do amputations, right? You did competitive shaman surgery battles or w/e that was

I figured you could hack off my wings sometime. Then we can go get high or eat some dying people

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I certainly could, but... why is this something you would want? Most monsters with wings seem to consider them the most spectacular and enjoyable part of their transformations, and many without them bargain with Mana to obtain them.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

What, are you trying to see if I'm sound of mind? BC believe me, there's nothing SPECTACULAR about chronic back pain and getting stuck in doorways.

[Granted, inquiring about amputation via 2am text message might not exactly suggest soundness of mind.]

Are you saying you don't want to amputate a massive demon wing and see what happens?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I am not questioning as much. It is just that the power and freedom of flight is worth a bit of inconvenience to many. I want to know that you are absolutely certain.

But yes, I would like to see. That goes without saying.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

[He's just going to ignore all that reasonable concern and focus on the last part of the message.]

See, it's going to be great, Johann.

We can take them apart after and hanf out. Just clear your schedule and we'll make a whole day out of it.

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

You are very excited about a procedure that is bound to be very painful. You must be at least slightly nervous.

Not to make you think that I am. As a surgeon, I am extremely confident! But as your friend I have misgivings.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

What misgivings? What's the worst thing that could happen?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

The worst is that you might regret it, or a musculature and skeleton that have adapted to the weight of your wings might be unbalanced or crippled by losing it. Just off the top of my head, these are possibilities. I do want to help...

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

If my skeleton can adapt to growing a huge fucking pair of bat wings, it can adapt to losing them

If not, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I would ask you to sleep on it, but that is likely what you are trying to stop doing, ne?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

Nope. I only thought of this a couple of days ago, Johann

[Wait a minute.]

Was that a pun?

Wow, I didn't think you had it in you

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I only realized it once it was typed! But it was clever, or at least I thought you might appreciate it, and so I left it.

When would you like to do this? We could make an appointment, if you would prefer to treat it more casually.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

TBH, I don't have a lot going on right now

I can swing by whenever

Unless we get another round of bullshit right out of left field

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I believe that my heart could not bear it.

Happily, Eliza is as she was before, patiently waiting for me to save her.

She looks forward to seeing you; I will make sure to schedule your appointment for when she is working, also. Would you prefer an afternoon, perhaps tomorrow?

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

Fuck yeah! Tomorrow's great. See you then

Hang on, Eliza is working now?

WTF does she do?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

Well! You know that moving about is difficult for her just now. Though she would prefer to be a nurse, as she was trained to be, she is content to be the friendly face greeting patients in the clinic.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

Well, you've got to start somewhere, Johann. Maybe she'll work her way up the ladder. IDK

How much are they paying her?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

As we are married, we share all things. She doesn't need to worry as long as I am working double shifts to support us, and her smiling face is all the encouragement I need to press on!

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

Wow. That's real idyllic, Johann

I mean, I guess I see what you mean. She's got a Hell of a smile

Can't argue with that

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

Would you believe there was a time she was too shy to smile and show so many teeth? It's like night and day!

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

I guess I didn't peg her as shy. Just spaced out and really into carrots.

Well, she's really come out of her shell, Johann

[Literally.]

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

I cannot credit only her development as a person, though it must be commended as well. The people in Ryslig have been so kind to her, for the most part... she is truly humbled, though I tell her every day that she deserves to be treated well. Any wife who does not believe as much has a jackass for a husband.

<C_137>

[peaceamongworlds]

This just got real, Johann

Wait, what do you mean FOR THE MOST PART? Who the Hell fucked with Eliza?

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

Never mind. My honor as a husband relies on my ability to defend her from such verbal blows. It would be cowardly to hide behind someone else, even a friend.