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Annalisa Montgomery ([info]a_sinner) wrote in [info]quaffle_rpg,
@ 2009-09-05 15:40:00

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Characters: Annalisa Derrik and Michelle Moon
Date: 05 September 2004
Location: Medical Center at Puddlemere's Pitch
Status/Warning: Private
Summary: Annalisa finally gets her physical
Completion: Complete



The season was finally starting on Monday and Annalisa could already feel the excitement humming in her veins. She was looking forward to flying with her teammates again and to every up and down that encompassed an entire season. She also had high outlook for Puddlemere's success. The Wasp's had always been her dream-team since she was young and they'd managed to dominate the championship last year as well- but Puddlemere was her home club right now and she was nothing if not dedicated to her team. It helped that a lot of her fellow players she'd known in Hogwarts too. No, wanting to fly for the Wasp's or not, she was still on board with Puddlemere who had come close to beating the other team last year. She was nothing if not confident in their abilities to correct their mistakes this year.

Of course, to be able to play she was going to have to get her physical. Most likely Moon wouldn't be in office on a Sunday and there was slim chance she'd be allowed to fly in practice on Monday if she didn't get the damned thing finished. As she watched the sun sliding low in the sky Saturday evening she grumbled. There was a part of her that hoped Moon would already be gone for the day and she'd some how convince coach to let her fly for just Monday, delaying the exam for another couple days; then again, she'd likely be in a lot of trouble.

Between having to visit hospitals for her father and her brother, both of which had died in them, and having seen the inside of a room too many times for her own injuries, Annalisa despised healers, healing, medi-witches, you name it. Despite her frequent injuries she avoided going to see a Healer if at all possible and even when she did she was stubborn and frustrating, she knew.

With a sigh she apparated to the pitch and made her way through the halls to the medical office, crossing her fingers that Moon would be gone, like any sane person would be at this time of day.


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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-05 10:16 pm UTC (link)
The last days before the start of season were the busiest for her office... at least the busiest in the off season. Most of the players made their appointments early, but there was one in particular that she had come to realize she had to stay late in some instances. Especially when it came to Annalisa. The woman always waited until the last minute. It didn't matter the year, it didn't matter the esason. It always hapened. As such Shelly made a point of staying lte the last few nights before the season started. IT was almost a sure thing that the medically elusive Ms. Montgomery would show up.

And sure enough her gamble always paid off.

She was sitting with her legs up on her desk playing a handheld gaming device that her uncle had given her earlier that month - something he'd found and was extremely amused by - when she heard someone approaching. "It's about time," she called. "Was starting to wonder if you were serious about playing this year." it was the same thing she said every time, but it was amusing.

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-05 10:22 pm UTC (link)
Crossing fingers never worked, she though grumpily as she spied the healer relaxing in her office. She wanted to ask why she was still there if she had nothing to do but she knew the answer all too well- Moon knew her too well. Annalisa was secretly glad that Moon watched out for her in such a way as it saved her a lot of trouble, but she still would have preferred to skip out on physicals altogether.

"I'm always serious about playing," she said, which was what she informed her of every year. "It's the medical bit I'm not too keen on." Annalisa stepped into the office and dropped her purse on the table. "So I just figured I'd stop by and let you know I'm healthy and in perfect condition to play." Like that would ever work.

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-05 10:49 pm UTC (link)
Shelly put the game system down and sat up in her chair. She opened her desk drawer and pulled out a pair of gloves. She had to do this. Grabbing the file she stood and walked around the desk. "Okay, Annalisa, you know the drill. This way please."

Unfortunately Shelly's office was just that. An office. Two doors away was the examination room, and that was where they needed to go. It was just a normal room with an examination table and a seat. She had the standard forms in there. There were several tests she needed to do and her wand was already out.

First were the questions. She sat down on the stool and waited before beginning to ask. "Okay, you're healthy but you know I have to ask. No physical ailments? You're not pregnant, your knee's not acting up? Headaches? Backaches? Off season broken bones?" She knew that she would have been the first one to know about that. She'd be the one that the player would have come to.

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-05 11:22 pm UTC (link)
Annalisa sucked her lower lip into her mouth as she turned and followed the Healer out of the office with resignation. She hated these stupid exams so much. Grumpily, she shoved her fists into the pockets of her denims as she walked.

As they entered the exam room Annalisa walked over to the table but didn't sit upon it. Instead she leaned back, keeping her arms crossed over her chest and her legs crossed at the ankles. "No, hell no, not lately, only hangovers, not usually, and you'd know if I'd managed to fall off of a broom or get run over by a hippogryff." She gave the healer a knowing look because she may have hated all of this healing crap but she'd rather come here and see Moon than go to the hospital if she had any choice at all.

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-05 11:35 pm UTC (link)
Shelly nodded and took notes, checking a few boxes, making a few more marks she looked up and took out her wand. "Okay you know the drill." she approached with a small hammer. Reflex tests went first then spells then finally the hands on tests.

"So your knee hasn't been bothering you at all?" she asked. She was rather pleased with that. "That's good. I remember you were having some slight discomfort at the end of last season." She was always worried about the health of the players. It was - in the end - her responsiblity to make sure they were as healthy as they could be and not on any sort of extra potions.

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-05 11:51 pm UTC (link)
Annalisa sighed and sat back on the table- she probably hated relfex tests more than most of the rest of the tests. "No, it's been fine," she insisted, not altogether truthfully. There were a few times that the knee had bothered her but for the most part it had been fine and it didn't pertain to her playing much anyway. It mostly only bothered her when it was raining or when she'd pushed herself too far in running.

When the hammer came on her knee she clenched her jaw. It didn't hurt but it didn't feel particularly nice either. Her leg kicked out as it should.

"So," she began, licking her lips and looking for something to talk about to distract from her perceived awkwardness of the situation, "what did you do in the off season?"

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 01:18 am UTC (link)
"Reflexes normal," she sait it more to herself than to Annalisa. She had a habit of saying these things aloud. She moved to the other knee and repeated the task. She made a note of the results. "Alright. You haven't managed to screw them up yet," she said with a wink. She was kidding. When someone was healthy she tended to joke a bit.

She moved to her wand, getting ready to perform a few manditiory charms before taking some of the woman's blood. "Oh not much," she said with a shrug. "Spent some time with Aunt Tabitha in China, brewed potions." She shrugged. "Volunteered at Mungos in the Pedeitric ward. You know," she smirked. "Just the usual."

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 01:39 am UTC (link)
Annalisa didn't crack a smile or laugh at the teasing- she just wasn't the sort of person to indulge in such things, though she was glad to hear that things were good none the less. It had been years since she'd injured her knee and she was frequently worried it would impair her ability to ride a broom properly.

"China?" she laughed slightly at that, a smirk on her lips. "China is just the usual? Was it fun? I've actually never been... It's interested me though... Asia in general. Are you partically Chinese?"

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 02:01 am UTC (link)
Shelly watched as the spell did its work, replying only after they're done. "No, nothing like that. My aunt is an ambassador, she's been assigned to China for the last...." she thought. "I don't even know how long, but she doesn't get to come home very often." She smiled. "Thus whenever we can we usually go to visit her during the off season."

She made a few more notes, casting another spell - waiting for the results. There were going to be a few more and then she had to check a few more things. These physicals were not supposed to make you comfortable, they were supposed to check your health. "Did you get any rest or were you out drinking and partying every night?" she asked with a laugh. There was something about being the actual doctor for a person - she tried to keep it light so they'd trust her. it was key.

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 02:16 am UTC (link)
Anna tried to stay still, knowing that shuddering like she wanted to was only going to mess with the spell and then it would have to be done again. Unfortunately, she'd learned the hard way. "Well that's cool. Maybe I'll get Bryce to take me to China some time, or Japan or something." Annalisa loved traveling, it was one of the best things about the job, even if during the regular season most of their travelling was just on the island.

"Not every night," she said mildly defensively. It was frequent though- she wondered if Moon could tell from her tests and such, she doubted it, or hoped she couldn't. "You know me, I don't like staying still, I didn't need rest. Not flying has me antsy with or without partying." She was smiling though, the other woman's laughter relaxing her at least a little bit.

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 02:53 am UTC (link)
"Japan is always a good trip to make," she grinned. "Last time we went to this shrine and stayed there for a week. It was one of the most peaceful experiences I've ever had," she wasn't kidding. "Tokyo is hoever extremely busy. I haven't been there since fifth year. But I rather doubt that it has changed all that much."

She grinned watching the results of the spell. Everything seemed good so far... She grabbed a robe from a table and handed it to Annalisa. "Alright. You know the drill." She indicated the changing screen. It was different with Annalisa because she hated the hospital. This wasn't your standard checkup... at least not a pre-season checkup.

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 02:59 am UTC (link)
"Was your aunt there too?" she asked, raising a brow. She didn't figure she could stand a week in a relaxing shrine, it sounded mind-numbing to her, she was antsy just thinking about it. "Sounds like Tokyo is a bit more my pace," she said wit ha smirk.

When the robe was held to her she frowned. "Oh come on!" she argued, not taking it. She hated these damn check-ups. Stupid ass healers. If she weren't in a profession that required regular medical attention she'd never have to endure them, ever. "That can't really be necessary."

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 03:07 am UTC (link)
"Yeah she took the time on for that trip. It was the three of us and our friend Yuki's family. Its' their shrine. Got to help out. I still have my kimono... it still fits," she smiled at the memory.

She was expecting this reaction, after all this was Montgomery after all. She'd been doing this for years. She knew exactly what would happen and the old argument always happened. "No, it's not part of the normal check, but if you'll recall you have a severe dislike for hospitals?" she said with a tilt of her head. "I recall a conversation that began all this? The one about you preferring me as your primary care physician. Or did you forget that? This is not only your quidditch clearance but also your yearly physical. You're the one who wanted this. I send the chart to Mungos, they keep it on file. If you would rather go there, just say the word."

It was going to end the same way. It always did. She said it casually, knowing that she was going to win this one. Either way someone would do this.

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 03:27 am UTC (link)
Annalisa's lips pulled together in a disapproving purse, her eyes narrowing to a subtle glare, and her brows down in anger- all resulting in a very displeased pinched look. If you recall she parrotted back in her mind snidely. Yes, she was aware she didn't like hospitals.

"I didn't say prefer. I said-" she stopped. This was her career, not her husband. Slowly she let out her breath so that she could relax before bitterly snatching the gown.

"You enojy this too much," she said accusingly (though mostly playfully) as she hopped off the table and made her way to the changing room. She didn't mean the physical itself, but the yearly having Annalisa bend to her will.

It didn't take long for her to change out of her jeans and top and into the ridiculous gown. When she came out she was a grumpy as ever. "Let's just get this over with," she grumbled as she got back on the table.

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 03:54 am UTC (link)
"Believe me the only joy I get from this job is the piece of mind that those in my charge are healthy." She paused. "Well... that and getting to see all of the Quidditch matches. That is definately a plus." She would have seen them anyway, given her uncle was always up in the box. "And besides, its only once a year."

When she came back, Shelly dispatched with the normal tests, listening to the heartbeat, checked everything else that was necessary for the physical to count. She knew that much of it was uncomfortable but it was necessary in order for her to sign off. Finally she nodded and got out a needle. "Alright," she smiled. "Last part... you know how it goes. I have to do the spell to test your blood, but I can't do that till I draw some." IT was generally the least liked part of the test, because it told exactly what was in her players' systems. And some people didn't like it. It was amazing how many people were afraid of needles...

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 04:05 am UTC (link)
Annalisa hated physicals. She hated them. The idea of voulentarily going to see a Healer for the most invasive, personal exams... It was insane. It was aboslutely crazy. She'd much rather be in the hospital because she fell off of a broom or ran into the side of a mountain, or even getting in a fight! But this? Not this. The entire exam she grumbled in her mind an on going stream objections, outwardly she was silent, gritting her teeth, and perhaps a little more tense than most were used to seeing her.

When it came to drawing blood Annalisa actually was relieved. It meant they were nearly done and needles didn't bother her like most. She didn't have anything to hide like other players did so she gladly held out her arm. "Just don't wiggle the needle, okay?" That was the feeling she couldn't stand.

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 05:43 am UTC (link)
She rolled her eyes. "Right because I'm going to intentionally cause you discomfort." She shook her head, taking the necessary measures to find the vein and draw blood. It took her two tries to find it. It wasn't really her fault. Some of the players were just easier to find than others...

Having drawn it, Shelly separated it into different dishes and cast several spells on each. The results were negative for all items being tested for. The rest of the blood was to be sent off to an actual lab for a workup, but that wasn't part of the quidditch check. "You'er good. Another year, another checkup and another quidditch clearance from the doctor," she grinned. "See? Was it really that bad?"

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 05:56 am UTC (link)
Annalisa smirked when the healer rolled her eyes. She gritted her teeth while she tried for the vein, it was a common problem she had and Anna was used to it. then came the waiting- waiting for the tests she knew would come back negative. Her mood started to lift knowing this was the end finally.

With a playful smirk she regarded Moon and hopped off the exam table. "You don't want an answer to that. Can I change now?" It was hard to be happy over anything when she was in one of those gowns.

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[info]herownbrew
2009-09-06 05:58 am UTC (link)
Shelly nodded. "We're done. Go ahead and change back into your clothes."

She turned around letting her patient get behind the curtain in privacy. "You're perfectly healthy, I'll send the blood out for its workup by the lab but other than that you're in good health from what I can see." She grabbed the chart and put her signature at the bottom. "And now you can play on Monday."

She paused for a moment. "Now I know that you love to wait till the last minute, but next time, can you come an hour or so earlier?" she laughed. "My assitant thougtht I was crazy for staying this late."

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[info]a_sinner
2009-09-06 06:18 am UTC (link)
Anna was glad to change back into her jeans and top, practically hugging them to her body before stepping out. "I might party but I'm still dedicated to staying in shape," she said plainly. "Not that I'm not glad you didn't find anything, obviously." Even if she had no doubts that she'd be cleared to play, hearing it was a great feeling.

She did offer an apologetic smile about coming late. "You know- I- well thanks, for staying late for me and shit." She ran her hand through her hair, never quite good with stuff like thanks and apologies. "Don't know what I'll do if I ever get traded, yeah?" she gave a small laugh.

"I'll try and remember it for next year though. I'm sure I'll see you soon." Annalisa offered a friendly smile and a small wave as she made her way out of the room and back toward the main pitch area. Looking around made her grin, the excitement humming through her to the tips of her fingers. Finally she thought, excited to start practices Monday. Unfortunately, she didn't have the time to linger, she still had things to finish and a promotional event too.

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