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Good morning, Asgard.

[The sleeves of Watson's shirt may be rolled up, but his waistcoat and tie are in immaculate order -- just as are the instruments Watson is carefully arranging as he makes the recording. He's still not entirely comfortable with the video functions of the bracelets, but is making an exception for this special occasion.]

To those that do not know me, I am Dr Watson, late of London. Currently I'm acting general practioner of the Yakuzen clinic, Heimdall. The clinic was founded by Zen in the aim of providing Asgard's citizens with methods of treatment that might be more familiar to them than the services of the hopsital as well as providing the chance for more personalized service. He took me on as a partner, and our staff also includes Miss Tsukiko, whose ability to heal is known to more than a few of you, I'd wager. As I'm sure our current patients will attest, he succeeded admirably.

Unfortunately, Zen is no longer here. We intend to keep the clinic running in his absence. You'll find us in Heimdall and I'll hope that you'll consider our services.

However, Zen's absence has left us with a void to fill. If there are any in the medical profession seeking employment, particularly versed in herbal medicine, or any members of the House of Sigyn or Heimdall who would like to employ their gifts to aid their fellows, I should very much welcome your applications. My thanks.

[And a quick, military-esque bow and the feed ends.]

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[Hisao sees the scarf. He can't help feeling a slight pang at his mention of his Fiancee - if the scarf had come from his home, that means she was probably there too. He was here without her, then? How sad. He declined to comment on this, however.] I like the color - very bright.

Alright, getting started today definitely sounds good. Are you at the clinic? Or would we be going to the Hospital?

That's great news - she seems very eager to help people so that sounds like a perfect job for her.

It is. You know, not many women would think of combining blue, brown and white.

[And for good reason. This doesn't occur to Watson though as he consults the schedule on his desk.] How about I call for you at your Welcome Hall and we walk to the hospital together?

I certainly have no complaints to make about Tsukiko's abilities. I consider myself fortunate to work with her.

[Hisao isn't big on color co-ordination either, Watson. Don't worry.]

That sounds perfect. I can meet you right outside.

In that case, would half an hour from now suit you?

That would suit me just fine - I'll be there!

[And so he switches off the feed and starts gathering his various medication bottles into some snadwhich bags he borrowed from the kitchen. They would be easier to transport like that.]

[Without any more ado, Watson closes the feed on his end and takes up hat, coat, walking stick and scarf. He has some instructions for Tsukiko before he makes his way to Sigyn.

The walk is pleasant, and when Watson arrives, it is to find himself in good time.]

[Hisao was already waiting outside, anxious not to be late. He gave the approaching figure a wave. It was the first time they'd met in person but he knew well enough from their video conversations what to expect.]

Hello, Dr. Watson - thanks again for coming.

[He took a few steps forward and extended a hand, making a small bow in greeting.]

[Watson smiled as he spotted Hisao, raising his hat in acknowledgement of the wave. Tucking his walking stick under his arm, he shook Hisao's hand heartily.]

Anything to oblige, Hisao. Although I have to say the weather could be better -- if I'm not mistaken, there'll be a storm later.

I was thinking the same thing. I actually don't mind the rain, though, I prefer to be inside with a good book when it comes around.

[He took another look up at the sky.]

Does it often rain here?

Not overly much, considering the season -- still, if we don't want to be caught out, we should get a move on. It's not far to the hospital and I have a few questions for you on the way.

Alright.

[Hisao had studied the map relatively closely while he was waiting for Dr. Watson - it was still in his pocket, in fact. So, he knew which way to set off in, or at least he was pretty sure he did.]

What were your questions? Hopefully I have some answers.

Mostly about your family medical history. [With the streets looking pretty empty, there's no danger of being overheard, but even as Watson sets off, keeping pace with Hisao, he's mindful that his patient might not see it that way.]

If you'd rather wait till we reach the hospital though, by all means.

[Watson keeps up easily with Hisao, though with the coming storm, he needs to lean on his stick a little more heavily than usual.]

Oh... no, it looks quiet enough.

[Hisao thought on it a moment or two.]

My family is pretty normal - neither my Mother or Father have any heart problems, and my Grandparents didn't either so far as I'm aware. My condition is called Cardiac Arrhythmia, and it was only diagnosed after my first heart attack about ten months ago.

[Hisao moderates his pace to keep stride with Watson. He doesn't want to appear rude by pulling ahead, after all.]

[Watson nods -- lack of family history should rule out any complications with first or second generation medicine, even if Hisao's usual doctor would have taken that into account already.] Ten months -- and you're otherwise healthy?

So far as I know. I get winded pretty easily and I know I need to exercise more. I've been doing as much walking as I'm able to do comfortably and I'm going to take up a little light jogging as was suggested by the Nurse back home.

Splendid -- I hardly need to advise you at all, I see. Do you take a friend with you when you walk?

Sometimes. My friend Hanako arrived a few days before me. She really doesn't like to leave her room, but we went to see the Library the other day. And then while walking, I met another person from Sigyn house called Hilda. Other than that I haven't met too many people in person so my walks tend to be alone.

[Watson nods slowly.] I'd advise you to find a jogging partner before taking up that exercise -- and I hope you won't mind if I suggest coming in to see me regularly while you get used to it.

I don't mind - I used to visit the Nurse at my school once or twice a week so it will be good to have a similar routine here. And you're right... I really should have a jogging partner. Just in case something happens. That might take a little asking around though.

[The last part sounds just the slightest bit downcast. The idea of just asking people he hardly knew if they'd like to go running with him just in case he had a heart attack and needed someone to call for help was... daunting.]

I'll keep a look out for anyone who might be interested as well. And if we haven't found anyone by the time you're ready to start, I might be persuaded to join you -- this old war wound needs regular exercise.

[It's not going to get it walking from Sigyn's Welcome Hall to the Hospital, that's for sure -- the building is already visible.] Not far now -- ah, that reminds me. There's another Dr Watson at the hospital so be careful not to confuse us.

Oh - well, thanks. I appreciate that.

[This guy really was too kind - Hisao was going to have to think of a way to make it up to him at some point.]

There's another Doctor with your same last name? Well, I could ask for you by your full name, in that case? Unless you have the same first name, too?

[He chuckles. There's no chance of that, after all.]

Think nothing of it.

[Watson's tone is dry.] We have the same first name -- and the same military record and personal history. I'm told it's one of the -- quirks -- of this place. Still, he doesn't mind going by John and I prefer Watson, and we're dissimilar enough that no one's confused us yet.

....wow. I wasn't expecting that.

[He called it a quirk, Hisao called it kind of scary. Did that mean he might run into some other, different Hisao Nakai with his same history and medical problems? He had no idea at all how that would play out.]

That's pretty incredible.

[That gets an amused snort from Watson.] Neither was I -- it was a good fifteen minutes of conversation before either of us realised there was more than mere coincidence. Still -- it's odd. I don't find his presence so strange as that of his partner -- I should have thought one Sherlock Holmes was more than enough for any world ... but how any man could have the same brain and yet be so different is beyond--

And there I go again! I expect it's only because it's harder to view yourself from the outside that I am not more bothered by Dr John Watson. If we're lucky we might run into him in the halls. Hello, nurse -- no, not a patient for you today. We're visiting the pharmacy.

[And they've arrived at the hospital and are happily breezing past reception.]

[Hisao gave the nurse a small wave as they walked past, eyes drawn around the decor of the hospital itself as they walked.]

That would be interesting to see.

[He couldn't help but wonder how similar they looked, after all. It sounded as though they even knew different versions of the same people - An actual case of a parallel universe.]

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