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[Private to Johnny Cade]

I understand you're a friend of Dallas's? I'd like to know more about your personal experiences with him- if you're not opposed, that is.

[Private to Dallas]

Recall the interior of my ship that I told you about? Why don't you come by and see it! When was your last birthday, by the way?

[Infirmary Direct Care Filter]

I must admit, these concerns about doctor/patient confidentiality from Mr. Russett I worry might lead to a very inappropriate opinion from his inmate, who desires to become a physician. While seeking to teach him to be more open and welcoming, he regards groups of people with suspicion.

[Which, given his loyalties to his fake-family members, he tries not to show too much investment in Victor. But there's a point when things can't be ignored, and he'd rather Rex not be treated with even more suspicion if he did manage to become a doctor again himself.]

This is going to affect morale and the ability to treat patients. It should be dealt with, but I'm not certain how.

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[Oh golly...]

H-hey there...you're Dally's warden, huh?

November, Doc. The ninth. Why do you wanna know?

Sure thing, though. Ain't like I've got anything else planned. [He's excited to see this so called ship. Truly he is.]

I am. I saw you two out together the other day. At the library, actually. [A strange place for Dallas to be in.] I didn't want to interrupt, however.

Curiosity. When was your last good one?

I'll be in my cabin. Level 2, Number 10. [He can tell! But at least it's usually impressive once you get there.]

Man, I don't even know. Can't complain about last year's. Year before might've been better.

[He's trying to keep his excitement low, almost non-existent. But it's so haaaard.] I'll be there in a few.

We'll have to do something better for this one then.

[In the meantime, he scrambles to throw a bunch of his haphazardly strewn knicknacks in a box (at least Dally can be confident that his warden will never make him be terribly tidy) as he waits for Dallas to show up. He's promised the old girl a visitor, and she's excited at the prospect.]

It's not exactly an uncommon concern, is it?

If you think it'll affect his inmate, isn't it best to mention it to him? Express that you understand his concerns, but you're worried it might affect the way his inmate acts?

You do realize that these messages are exactly what he's thinking is going on? And by suggesting that we 'deal with it,' you're just giving him more reason to think it. If you have a problem with how he handles things, then take it to him directly.

Victor's his inmate and I know that he's doing the best he can with him. This just seems like you're undermining that.

I admit, I'm concerned with this as well. I feel it's going to be another thing that he's going to attempt to use to accuse me of doing something wrong.

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And frankly, Doctor, I'm sick of it.

If by 'dealt with' you mean calmly addressing Mr. Russett's concerns and accusations, whether they seem outrageous or even a little offensive, then yes, I agree.

We need to stop assuming that everyone's going to react to our medical practices in the same way. What's standard to some can be bewildering to others. I think also think that discussing Mr. Russett's opinions like they're a threat is the wrong way to go about this, as is cutting Mr. Russett out of the equation in order to worry about the impact this may or may not have on his inmate.

Being accused of putting people into comas or being out to harm them is more than 'a little offensive', James.

I am.

I suppose I could, I'm just wary of involvement, personally.

I just mean that it is a situation and I don't know how to address it. And I'm concerned in doing so that I'll escalate it. I just have concerns and asked for opinions, that's all.

Yes, but if you're saying this to us, sir, you are getting involved, and perhaps with the wrong people. Your concerns should be expressed to him, and carefully so, rather than to us.

I know. I don't really approve of how you're being treated. Not after everything you've done and continue to do for everyone.

I wish we could do a survey of the people you've aided.

That's precisely what I mean.

I tend to escalate situations without meaning to. I would really rather not in this case.

Consider it only asking for advice in this case. And I thank you for giving it.

I would advise you to talk to him before anyone else. I would also advise you to not assume you know what's best for his inmate more than he does - or not to make him feel that way.

Which, and I mean no offence, the fact you are asking about this, implies that you do.

I'm sure it's something from his own world that's given him this phobia, but I'm tired of feeling attacked. I just wish I knew what to do. I offered him my personal medical files, but frankly, now I'm not at all certain he wouldn't use them against me if he had a half a chance.

Every time I talk to him, he accuses me of patronizing him, and I don't know. I've worked in a lot of hostile environments, but right now I don't feel at home in my own infirmary.

It's.... it's not that I assume I know more about his inmate, really.

It's that I'm concerned for one of our other staff.

Rex Lewis. At times can be completely unsavoury, and at times an extremely bright lad with all the potential in the world. It-

Well, I suppose I could explain the whole of it but as apparently I've put my foot in mouth yet again I'll eventually talk to him. [No he won't. This is the last anyone will hear of it.]

If they have a history, you have to at least trust on some level that he will have taken this into account. It is his own inmate, and he should be aware of conflicts and potential conflicts.

If some conflict is furthered because of this, then that should probably be an issue between Mr Lewis' warden and Mr Russett.

I'm starting to understand what you mean. I apparently can no longer request advice when I have a concern without being the subject of edgy suspicion.

I've seen how hostile he becomes. You're a wonderful woman, Martha. I've heard what you did for the entire planet. But he's viewing you- and us all, through tinted goggles of some sort.

I still believe you're doing right by these people. I wish there was a survey for that... Except I'm too lazy to bother with one.

I realize that you have concerns but...there is a solution.

I don't know what's going on here, really. It's... maybe I need some time away from the infirmary. I don't know.

Both he and Jane accused me of pretty much everything I fought against because I said that the Admiral does it. The Admiral has to do it, there's nothing else that can cause it. No medical stuff, nothing the scanners or your Fifth self's TARDIS... no magic, and I don't know if anyone's immune to it.

Thank you, Doctor. That means a lot.

Maybe we both do. There seem to be enough doctors now that demand isn't necessary.

Rex came to me, you know? And he asked me why should he bother becoming a better person if he's always regarded with suspicion. It's a terrible subject to be approached on, and then acted out in such a way.

I wish there were more people to commend him when he does something good. Perhaps that's what this place really needs.

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