memento mori

Dr. Simon Harker. Plastic Surgeon. Kingsgate resident. 

[simonharker]

writing task i.

Q: How long have you been in Lanford? A: A year and some change now.

Q: Which part of Lanford are you from, and do you like it? A: I live in Kingsgate, and it's by far the best neighborhood in the city.

Q: If there was one area that could be improved, what would it be? A: Wouldn't everyone reply North End? I believe they should do something about the littering problem in Westbrook, to be perfectly honest. All those college kids with no respect.

Q: Do you feel safe in the place that you live? A: Definitely. The local police force is receptive, and I've never heard of a break-in or any other such criminal behavior anywhere near my block.

Q: How often do you use the local facilities in Lanford? A: I visit the local bars, pubs and clubs, but otherwise, I tend to most of my business in NYC.

Q: Are there particular ones which you use more so than others? A: Lamar's, I suppose.

Q: Do you work in the town? A: No, I work in NYC.

Q: What are your living arrangements? Do you live on your own, with others or are you looking for roommates? A: I live alone, in a two bedroom home.

Q: Has anything happened in Lanford, which has affected you in a negative way? This can be a recent event, or one that happened many years ago. A: Not yet.

Q: Do you believe that Mayor is doing a good job, or do you think that he could be more proactive and exposed to the citizens of Lanford? A: Lanford seems to be a quietly expanding city with a bustling hub, so I think he must be doing something right.

[rosepxrker-deactivated20160401]

Now you’re just making me blush. Well, I’ve never had a deep interest in fiction, to be honest, I always liked things that I can take between my hands, or look at. My imagination stays only for the baking, and the cooking, and for making up nonsensical stories, but I’m sure I can compensate my lack of fictional facts about my life with my food.

[simonharker]

I'm doing my job, then, aren't I? There's something a bit lackluster about the things that aren't true, so I can see where you're coming from. Either way, no matter what you're saying, so long as I can have the pleasure of your company, I'd be honored to listen.

[nibs-vasco]

"You won’t ever be on the street, Simon. Our door is always open for you, especially Grams. I think she has a crush on you. Anyway! H-hopefully, everything will be okay, and I’ll still be able to come see you in Kingsgate. Everything will be okay, right?"

[simonharker]

I know, Nathan. Your grandmother has good taste, then. And she's a fine woman. Perhaps she'd let me take her out someday? Haha. Of course everything will be just fine, don't worry. No one's running me out of my neighborhood, especially not a second-rate nurse. 

[aaronn-black]

Nope, didn’t think to. She was holding this purse thing, though. Thought it would be weird if I started rifling through her stuff in broad daylight.

[simonharker]

Well, we won't get anywhere if we don't know who she is. I'm sure so long as we don't take her money from her, it'd be just fine.

[tonigold-blog]

I doubt you have to pay for a test run, and it should be a second Oktoberfest, not Christmas.

[simonharker]

It could be both. Christmas in October. 

[lincoln-rigby]

"Oh yeah? How many times have you hit that?"

[simonharker]

Sorry, buddy, I don't kiss and tell. But considering we don't kiss, I've lost count. She's usually available when I don't have anything else planned.

[sabrina-bishop]

Yes I am Sir — third year. 

[simonharker]

Impressive. If you ever want a change of pace, you should come by our practice some time. Harker and Lancaster, in the city, on Broadway between 79th and 80th. 

[sabrina-bishop]

Well, you just about described most of my shifts at the hospital. I mean, I love it and all but sometimes the schedules and the midnight calls can get a bit overwhelming so I completely understand. It’s pretty amazing that you get to have your own practice, I’m a bit envious.

[simonharker]

It was definitely a headache, and believe me, I've lived through it as well. It's rewarding at times, however, I can't deny that. Are you still in your residency? 

[rosepxrker-deactivated20160401]

Oh, is that so? Why would you be staring at me, then? What should I make more challenging, you staring at me, or you differing fiction from reality?

[simonharker]

There are a number of things that would make it hard for me to tear my eyes from you. Those bright eyes, that amazing smile to name a few. The latter-- you can't make it too easy for me to figure out what's fact and what's fiction.

[evans-audrey-blog]

"Well, buddy.. you hired them… Shouldn’t you know about their education already? And honestly, if I was your nurse, I’d slice a lot more than your freaking hand. If I were you, I’d be grateful she didn’t chop of one of your testicles to see if you’d be any less of a dick. I mean seriously, what the hell crawled up your ass and fucking died?”

[simonharker]

Unfortunately, I put my trust in my partner. Clearly it wasn't a sound decision. Thankfully you're not me, though, are you? And if that's your solution to curing the world of rude people, then you have some pretty piss poor techniques and maybe you should work on that. Either way, I really could not give less of a shit what you think about me or how I run my business. Because it is just that-- business. 

[aaronn-black]

Nope, nothing at all. That’s always a plus point, yeah hopefully someone will be able to tell us where she lives. You a Doctor, or something?

[simonharker]

Yeah, something like that. Actually-- did you check for a purse or a wallet?

[sierra-moore]

If anyone ever got me a coupon to get bigger tits for my birthday, I would break their ribs and shove it down their throat. Really? And she went through with it? Jeez, some women make me angry. I’m happy just to scare, but I get pretty into it. 

[simonharker]

Haha. You'd be surprised at how many women jump at the chance. I can only book a certain amount due to the overwhelming demand, just so we aren't turned into mindless drones, sticking our hands in breast tissue every single day of our lives. So we have some clients who have to wait months to a year, unless they go elsewhere, and they usually do. Yes, she did. Her husband was a newly promoted CEO of some energy company in the city, so I suppose she wasn't too eager to give up her gilded life.

[tonigold-blog]

Exactly. The best ideas always come from where you wouldn’t really search them. I’ll definitely let you know. Hey, we’ll maybe even make a test run and I’ll invite you to be a tester.

[simonharker]

Wow, that would be like... a second Christmas. Honestly. I'd love to. I would even pay to eat. 

[dailyfassbenderr]

[aaronn-black]

She’s conscious if that’s what you’re asking, but otherwise she’s just dribbling and slurring. 

[simonharker]

But she hasn't said anything? At least she's not dying. We should take her inside to see if anyone knows who she is.

[tonigold-blog]

You definitely should. Oktoberfest? That’s not such a bad idea, actually. Maybe I can convince my work place to do that this October, it’d be awesome. 

[simonharker]

Ah, some of the greatest ideas can come from the most unsuspecting places, hm? No credit needed, haha. You should let me know if they decide to, however, so I can be the very first customer to order one.

[madisonluxley]

So my nephew’s been going on about some game… I think he said it was called Skyward Sword? Anyway, I bought it and I was playing it yesterday, and let me tell you, I am now reminded of why I don’t play video games very often.

Have you heard of it?

[simonharker]

Is that Legend of Zelda? My business partner is a man-child, so he'll unfortunately ramble on about all these things when we're trying to conduct an consultation.