John Harkness, at your service.

Medical Doctor and consolor at Home For The Helpless.

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

[cassiewardhfth]

Im a strong willed person, Doc, I wouldn’t put your money on it. 

No… I don’t. 

[drjohnharkness]

Alright then. How are you feeling today?

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

[fragmentedmind]

Not at all Doc.

[drjohnharkness]

I suspected as much. Who's your next target?

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

[riley-scott]

Call me ‘Riles’ again, and I’ll cut your balls off and giftwrap them to whatever unfortunate soul you happen to be with. Got it?

Other than that, I thought I’d just say hi.

[drjohnharkness]

Sure you will.

So, give me the gossip. What's going on?

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

[cassiewardhfth]

The last time I asked you for help, nothing came of it besides you being a complete and utter ass hole to me! So, do you think I want your help? 

[drjohnharkness]

Probably not, but seeing as it's the only help being offered to you, I'm guessing that eventually, you will accept it.

Do you want a coffee?

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

[riley-scott]

Nope, not at all.

[drjohnharkness]

Riles! It's been a while. To what do I owe the pleasure?

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

[cassiewardhfth]

Fuck you… I don’t like you.. you know? You are the least helpful doctor I’ve ever met. How did that fucking remark do any good for anyone?! 

[drjohnharkness]

Take it easy. Do you need help?

[drjohnharkness]

It's quiet tonight.

You guys sick of trying to kill each other?

[drjohnharkness]

If you haven't come to the infirmary since you arrived, please do so as soon as possible.

[eternalrainofthespotlessmind]

Sounds pointless. No. 

[drjohnharkness]

Hello...

I don't believe we've met. I'm Dr. Harkness.

[drjohnharkness]

If you haven't come to the infirmary since you arrived, please do so as soon as possible.

[elizabeth-riley]

I don’t want to kill your hope, but I don’t think anyone would come to get checked willingly.

[drjohnharkness]

It takes more than a cranky patient to kill my hopes.

Step up to the scale, as long as you're here.

[drjohnharkness]

If you haven't come to the infirmary since you arrived, please do so as soon as possible.

[blondeanddoeeyed-deactivated201]

Is that usual?

[drjohnharkness]

Upon intake, yes it is.

Welcome back, Raine.

[drjohnharkness]

If you haven't come to the infirmary since you arrived, please do so as soon as possible.

[gemma-dawson]

-narrows her eyes at him suspiciously- How do I know you’re not a haunting spirit in disguise?

[drjohnharkness]

Because of my handy dandy badge.

I'm Dr.Harkness.

[drjohnharkness]

If you haven't come to the infirmary since you arrived, please do so as soon as possible.

[fragmentedmind]

So a psychical?

[drjohnharkness]

You could say that.

[drjohnharkness]

If you haven't come to the infirmary since you arrived, please do so as soon as possible.

Nothing too bad, just the usual height, weight, symptoms, known injuries.

[drjohnharkness]

And just like that,

[cassiewardhfth]

Don’t tell me to take it easy! I want to see you be okay with being used and ignored, and have no say in what is done with you. And no, by “drug” me, I mean put me under anesthesia and perform surgeries without my consent. 

Doctor, I don’t think I am, I know I am. I am hollow, my flesh is melting off of my skin, and I hardly have enough energy to open my eyes, none the less get out of bed in the morning. Look… [Hands him her sketchpad that she snuck in, in an attempt to prove to him she was dead] Every morning, I look in the mirror and draw what I see… [The sketchpad contained detailed images of rotting skin, ribs guarding nothing but rotting mulch in the chest cavity, images of that variety]

[drjohnharkness]

I'm not going to do that.

I think you are seeing a rather distorted image of yourself.

[drjohnharkness]

And just like that,

[cassiewardhfth]

[Glares at him] You’re a doctor, aren’t you supposed to help me?! All doctors have done is put me through ECT, drugged me, and taken things that weren’t meant to be taken. If you are no better, then I think we’re done here, Doctor Harkness. 

[drjohnharkness]

Hey. Take it easy.

I don't believe in ECT. I give medicine, if that's what you mean by "drug" you.

But I think you thinking that you are dead is the reason you are here.

[drjohnharkness]

And just like that,

[cassiewardhfth]

I’d much rather be 6 ft under, but no one will believe me. All I want is to rest, finally.

  [steps next to the measuring tape, showing 5’8] No problem… Were you here before, like everyone else? People seem to be having a hard time being back at this location from what I understand… 

[drjohnharkness]

It's hard to believe someone is dead when they're walking, talking, and breathing.

I was. Honestly, I'd be more concerned if they were taking the adjustment easily. But I think there are both pros and cons to West Harbor and here.

[drjohnharkness]

And just like that,

[cassiewardhfth]

What is? 

No problem. [Steps back and the scale reads 93 pounds]

[drjohnharkness]

A dead person walking and speaking.

Thank you... Let me grab your height and start filling out a chart.