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madelene_ambers (madelene_ambers) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-05-19 13:48:00

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daniel_perkins, madelene_ambers

Madelene Ambers- Going to the doctor
Subject: Going to the doctor. Backdated.
Where: Dr. Perkins home/surgery
Who: Madelene Ambers
Warnings: None
Open to: Daniel Perkins

It looked like a mess of swirls, lines and dots to her as she stared up at the sign above the door. The old woman on the corner had told her this was the place, but Madelene was still unsure. The young prostitute glanced about, wondering if maybe there was another sign. Hopefully one with a picture. But alas, there was not. Or at least not that she noticed. It was worth a shot, after all she was shaking pretty badly from the pain. One small hand was hugged across her chest as she tried to keep warm, while raising her other hand to knock loudly on the door to what she hoped was where she could find the Doctor.

Her last client had accused her of using her teeth, even though Madelene could have sworn she hadn't. Either way he had taken his frustration out on the young girl kneeling at his feet. And now, several minutes later the redhead could feel blood trickling down her back from where she had been hit with his cane, and her left cheek was already swollen and discolored from where he had used his fist.

She knocked again, even though it had only been about three seconds. It felt a lot longer to her. Her eyes welled with tears and she suddenly let out a sob.

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ex_bedsidema97
2008-05-20 04:46 pm UTC (link)

Daniel knew how important it was for her to work; he had met too many like her not to realise. But on hearing her ask so eagerly made him not only sad but worried. What if she met the same fate?

"If you are careful, possibly. Ideally I would want you to rest a day at least for the wounds to heal, but I understand your wish to get back." With a sigh he finished with the splinters, not seeing any more and then gently brought her clothes back over her shoulders. "Could you turn around for me? I'll examine your face..."

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madelene_ambers
2008-05-20 04:52 pm UTC (link)

"I have to start saving money now so I can afford a place to sleep on some nights when it starts to get cold again, sir," Madelene explained. "I can't afford to take a day off." It was hard enough for her to make money as it was already, most her clients took advantage of her youth and weakness and refused to pay.

Madelene turned to face him. Her soft blue eyes were blurred and there were tear stains on her cheeks. Silently she pulled her hair off of her face so he could see the bruising on her cheekbone.

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ex_bedsidema97
2008-05-20 04:55 pm UTC (link)

Daniel felt horrid. He had all this wealth and yet... she had almost nothing apart from a yellow marble. "I understand." He pressed the cloth of spirit to her cheek, hoping to rid any possible infection which may have seeped in during her way over.

"You know - I would feel better allowing you back to work if you had had a good rest. Perhaps, if you wanted to, you could stay here for the night? My rooms are prepped and ready and ever so comfortable. If you stay here you could... see it as payment for your treatment... just giving me peace of mind that you are safe for tonight."

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madelene_ambers
2008-05-20 05:40 pm UTC (link)

Madelene flinched noticeably when he touched her cheek. It hurt badly where he applied pressure, but again she didn't say anything. Instead she blinked back the tears that stung her eyes.

She thought over what he said. It was a nice offer, to be able to sleep in a bed and not on the street, where she had the constant fear of being raped and beaten by drunk men. "But how is me being in your way payment, sir?" she asked before digging out her pouch of money again. She held it out for him. "I could pay you," she said. "I know it isn't much, but I could bring you more later? And you could have my marble." She dumped the bag into her lap and held up the round piece of glass. "It's like the sun, it makes me feel safe in the dark. It could protect you too." She looked at him hopefully.

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ex_bedsidema97
2008-05-20 05:47 pm UTC (link)

Daniel put a hang on hers and folded her fingers over the marble. "Madelene - I could never take the sun away from you. Never. If you wish, you may give me... a penny. Which I will keep safe. I am just a very concerned doctor about his patient possibly someone who worries too much, really... if you do not want me to stay please tell me so. I would like you to have a nice rest in a comfortable place, but I cannot stop you. Still... if you promise me that you will come back to me in four days, just for me to check on your wounds and to show me that you are safe, I will at least have some assurance."

After putting the cloth away Daniel added, "please do not hesitate to come to me when you need me, either. If you are struggling for a place to stay in winter I will house you for.... halfpence a week, say, if you insist on paying."

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madelene_ambers
2008-05-20 06:06 pm UTC (link)

Madelene pouted a little when he closed her hand around the marble. She wasn't going to be very happy unless he let her pay him. She smiled a little and dug a penny out of her money pouch and held it out for him. "I could give you another penny, sir and then I can stay," she suggested.

"Or I could come back in four days if you would rather that, sir," she said, even though she most likely wouldn't.

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	ex_bedsidema97 2008-05-20 06:08 pm UTC (link)
	Daniel knew she would not be happy unless he was paid and concerned for her health he took it, though he had every intention of slipping it back as soon as possible along with a few extra coins. "Stay, then. I shall order some supper for you, you may wash and then when you are ready I will show you a room for the night." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	madelene_ambers 2008-05-20 06:10 pm UTC (link)
	"Supper, too?" Madelene asked. "Would you like another penny, sir?" she asked, reaching into her bag for her last penny. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_bedsidema97 2008-05-20 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Madelene two pennies include supper - it is fair in the price," he smiled, and gestured for her to move out of the examination room. "I shall ask Yvette to run you some water, and then she will bring your food to the room." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

madelene_ambers
2008-05-20 06:35 pm UTC (link)

"Oh, okay, sir," Madelene said, still pouting a little. She got up out of the chair and followed him. "Thank you for letting me stay here, sir," she said softly. "Sometimes when I'm asleep at night the drunk men try to rape me after they leave the tavern." She said it simply, as if it was something that happened often in her life and she was no so used to it that it barely upset her.

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	ex_bedsidema97 2008-05-20 06:56 pm UTC (link)
	Daniel winced. That was terrible. Conversing to Yvette in French before he looked to Madelene again, he offered a smile. "If you follow Yvette she will take care of you and fetch me later so I can say goodnight.... unless you have no more use for me, I do not want to impose," he added quickly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	madelene_ambers 2008-05-20 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	Madelene stood back politely as he talked to the woman in French. When he finally turned back to her she nodded. "Yes, sir," she said softly, before tilting her head to one side. "How would you be imposing, sir?" she asked softly. "It is your house." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_bedsidema97 2008-05-20 07:03 pm UTC (link)
	Daniel smiled. "I never wish to overbear guests when they stay with me, or appear over-familiar. If you wish to tell me you are settled I shall gladly come to see you later." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	madelene_ambers 2008-05-20 07:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, sir," Madelene said softly. "I will find you later, sir," she told him. It was very rare that she ever had anybody to talk to and so it was nice now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_bedsidema97 2008-05-20 07:12 pm UTC (link)
	"I look forward to it, Madelene," he smiled, nodding at her and watching her leave with Yvette. It felt good to help a girl like her. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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