Sybil | Georgia
I'm taking it seriously because they're very ill and I'm worried for them! If it were something they were going to shrug off quickly, I'd hardly make a fuss. I'll admit it's not my area of expertise; my training was focused on caring for the war wounded, for obvious reasons, but I do know that if what these patients of mine have spreads, whatever you might diagnose it as, we'll have a real problem. That's why I made the general enquiry.
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I do appreciate the offer, though. I'm managing, as it is, but I've been in prolonged contact. If I should ever fall ill myself, do you think you'd be up to taking over? I can prepare detailed instructions for you, if it'd help.