And while we're on the subject of holiday cheer . . .

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I'm afraid I will likely not be joining you all at the dance, as duty must ever take precedence over fun--but have a good time! And if anyone should have such a thing as a video camera about their person during the event, I would very much appreciate a recording.

On to my good news, which will perhaps give you all something to celebrate.

Firstly, Manuel de la Rocha, our slumbering Spaniard, is at last awake, if by no means fully recovered; my thanks to Marie-Ange, Rahne, and Douglas for their yeoman service.

Secondly, and likely of more import to many of you: Lorna awoke for a few minutes this evening. She was delirious, and slipped quickly back into unconsciousness, but it was a most felicitous first step, and her chances of a full recovery are now immeasurably higher.

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[x-shinobi.livejournal.com]

I'm very happy to hear your patients are recovering so well, Doctor. Don't deprive yourself completely of the season, though, huh?

Speaking of which.. I have a present I'd like to deliver to Lorna sometime. Once she's in a position to, could you ask her if I can come down to drop it off, please? There's no rush.

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I believe there are a number of other presents waiting in the wings for Lorna's convenience, and I will gladly add your name to the list.

And, I wouldn't dream of avoiding Christmas entirely, Shinobi. :)

Speaking of which . . . Alison? Are we still on for elves? I believe I've worked out some highly satisfactory pointed ears, if the three of you have agreed on a costume design.

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Oooooh. Earses!

Ahem. That would be a definite yes. ;) Lemme go corner Paige...

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Wonderful. Do you think you can bring her over the final hurdle by tomorrow? I'm not entirely certain my ingenuity is up to explaining to a cutthroat band of small children just why Santa decided to arrive fashionably late. ;)

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Consider it done, dahlink! ;)

*trots off to fetch her fellow elf*

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I am very glad Manuel is awake - Will you continue to need me to monitor him?

Even if you do not, if it is all right, I would like to learn more about .. first aid, I suppose is the word? I would understand if you would not prefer me to continue to assist, under the circumstances.

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As an assistant, no; barring any further emergency, I believe I can manage all of my current patients myself.

As a student, however, you--and Rahne, should she wish--are more than welcome.

Guilt can be a powerful teaching tool, Marie-Ange, but when used so it may safely be relinquished after the lesson has been learned, or so I believe. And I, at least, am no longer angry with you, nor have I been for some time.

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Thank you. For.. well, all of that.

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I do wish, since 'tis all right with you.

I'll help with... well, anything I can down there, if I may. I would like to, and to learn....

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That is wonderful news on both their behalves.

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I was happy to help, Dr. McCoy. Glad I can put this boring mutant power of mine to use every once in a while.

Speaking of which, I was going to set up an auto-translating program for Manuel so he can access the journal system more easily. I don't suppose I could wheedle some extra credit in CompSci out of it? :)

And I'm glad to hear the news about Lorna.

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Hand in the executable and a commented code printout, and we'll see. I've had a few ideas of my own in that direction, but never let it be said that Henry McCoy denied a learning opportunity to his students.