Case # 12: Video

[19centconstable]

[George is in his room. He looks slightly dazed and has a damp washcloth pressed against his head. There is a bruise blooming underneath it.]

I'm afraid I was...indisposed.

[George shuffles his feet and there is the sound of broken glass crunching.]

But I've managed to find my trousers now. Has something happened?

Comments

[toldastory]

You should come into the infirmary and be seen too.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you're all quite busy with the truly injured, doctor.

[toldastory]

It's always better to be safe than sorry, George.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I just said the same thing to Miss Brunswick, but about bits.

[toldastory]

Bits?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

"Tender areas".

We had this problem with a weasel, you see...

This may not be the time.

[toldastory]

Actually, I think it's almost always the right time to tell a funny story. It helps relieve stress.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

But it isn't funny at all. A man's...manhood was at stake.

[toldastory]

No. Of course not.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

He did come through unscathed, though.

Could I possibly ask: what is aspirin?

[toldastory]

It's a drug, a pain reliever made from acetylsalicylic acid. It's a very minor sort of analgesic.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

And it's alright to take?

[toldastory]

Yes, it's fine to take.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Is that something easily got at the infirmary, or should I request it from the Admiral? It's for Mr. Spinola.

[toldastory]

It's easy to get in the infirmary. Is he okay?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I believe it's just a headache.

[toldastory]

Alright then, it should be fine. He knows what he's doing.