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Aug. 3rd, 2007 12:09 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gabriel_tamThe room is fairly nice, all things considered. There are several chairs, a porta-cot set up discreetly against one wall for visitors that for one reason or another are reluctant to leave, and it's clear that whoever designed this particular private room in the first place intended to make it seem as warm and welcoming as possible.
Of course, given that it's a hospital, there's really only so much that can be done.
Currently, the hospital bed is tilted upwards at an angle, with the evident intention of making the patient comfortable. It seems to be working, at least a little, because Gabriel Tam is asleep.
Of course, given that it's a hospital, there's really only so much that can be done.
Currently, the hospital bed is tilted upwards at an angle, with the evident intention of making the patient comfortable. It seems to be working, at least a little, because Gabriel Tam is asleep.
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Date: 2007-08-17 03:04 am (UTC)His tone is one of weary resignation.
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Date: 2007-08-17 03:08 am (UTC)Galadan's voice is cool as ever, though his attention is at least half elsewhere.
He has learned a great deal in the past few minutes, and there is more he should be finding out.
He'll have a busy night ahead of him.
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Date: 2007-08-17 03:28 am (UTC)He reaches out to set the tile on the nearby table, and finds as he does that his hand is trembling with weakness.
Gabriel curses bitterly under his breath.
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Date: 2007-08-17 03:31 am (UTC)Galadans smile is sudden and sharp.
"That is, to a point, what you hired me for."
Beat.
"And unless you have something to tell me regarding the significance of that letter you've been clutching, I'll take my leave of you now."
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Date: 2007-08-17 03:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-08-17 03:54 am (UTC)Galadan looks at the wooden tile a moment more, then flicks his gaze back to Gabriel.
"Should anything occur to you, feel free to let me know. Otherwise, I'll go about my business, and touch base with you in the morning."
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Date: 2007-08-17 04:08 am (UTC)He manages a cordial nod. Even as exhausted as he is now, weary from the shock and the passing of the adrenaline rush, there's something of relief about him as well, although he might himself be surprised to see it.
"I'll see you in the morning."
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Date: 2007-08-17 04:12 am (UTC)The evening nurse will be here shortly, and some things are better left unseen.
And, if possible, unremarked-upon.