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[moon_in_her_hair]

[She's still trying to determine whether this is wise, but the offer had been a saving grace for her. She wanted anything that could remove her from the mountains and the horrors of war. This may not be what her father intended for her with her life, but this life was her choice.

That at least would comfort at night.]

My name is Alice Munro and I am new to this ship. [Ship. That in itself would take time to grow used to. It wasn't like the ship that brought her to the colonies at all.]

Those that are wardens, if you would be so kind to offer me advice perhaps on those here assembled? I know why I am here, but I would like to be made aware of what I am in store for. I do not want to be caught unawares. Not again.

[She hesitates before addressing the inmates.]

Those that are imprisoned, if you also have any information about the ship itself, I should be grateful.

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[moon_in_her_hair]

[She can agree with the last one. In the past few days, she's seen strange and frightening things. Barbarity and true kindness. She doesn't know what is right anymore and what is natural.]

Magic, but certainly that is a fairy story? Magic doesn't truly exist, does it?

[chaotica]

Here, fairy stories can be quite real.

[moon_in_her_hair]

It might be presumptuous to ask, but I should like more to do than simply act as a warden. I have some experience in infirmaries, helping my father's unit over the years. I would be glad to assist somehow in the clinic?

[chaotica]

I'm very unpleasant to work with, you'll want to assist Morgana or Merlin.

[moon_in_her_hair]

Anyone, so long as I am able to be of some use.

[chaotica]

I'm sure you can be. You'll be given a bit of training in the development of medicine since your time. ...oh, I suppose I'll be doing that. But experience and calm around the injured and ill is something that cannot be taught.

[moon_in_her_hair]

Yes, I remember. It was particularly important to learn that skill while under siege. The patients were already rattled and we needed to help keep them calm.

[chaotica]

You've done war medicine.

[moon_in_her_hair]

Yes. Though I would like to learn medicine as a whole.

[chaotica]

Well, my estimation of your bravery just went up.

[moon_in_her_hair]

[She isn't sure "brave" is the word, as much as pragmatic.]

As I said, I want to be of use to this ship.

[chaotica]

[ Bravery tends to be very pragmatic, in his experience. ]

You already are, as a warden. Much beyond that, it's your choice.

[moon_in_her_hair]

This is what I want. Truly.