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To: [mothertobe]
From: [bouncingblue]



.... if you were expecting to hear from Nate today and don't. He had rather a rough training session this morning - which I will let him tell you about - and I suspect he hasn't been sleeping well. The combination left him absolutely exhausted and quite unable to argue coherently, so once I'd tended his bumps and bruises, I popped him into the Box, gave him a nice sedative, and confidently expect him to sleep for at least the next ten to twelve hours. He'll feel much better for a good, dreamless sleep, I'm sure.

I also think I may have startled him quite a bit... he was being very small and sad and pitiful, as he is when he's too overtired to keep his guard up, and since you weren't here, I administered a hug and some reassurance. I think it came as a bit of a shock. Still, someone had to do it.

Take care of yourself, my dear, and eat lots of nourishing haggis. ;)

Hank

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To: [doctor1]
From: [grouchydoctor3]

Henry,

Thank you for letting me know. I was starting to get a might worried about my seemingly absent financee. I knew he wasn't handling well--_damn_ Rory or I wouldn't have had to have been away for this.

I'm really not happy about not being there for him.

Good! Everyone needs your hugs, nature's best medicine sometimes, I swear. If you could bottle it...;)

I'm taking care of myself, though it is a bit hard with all the work to be done. Any leads on the doctors?

~Moira

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To: [scottishdoctor]
From: [farmboydoctor]

I'm still looking for someone to replace Rory, for you... I think I may have found someone, but I'm waiting on confirmation. Until you get back, I do promise to do my best to look after him... I may set Danielle on him, food wise, she's sort of quietly persistent about it.

And the hug surprised him a lot, but if you say so... *g* I have some saved up for you when you get back, too.

Also, I brought a giant robotic squid to the school this morning. *g* Paige had hysterics (apparently she decided the Japanese had sent a tentacle monster after her), Madelyn blamed me, naturally, Forge thinks it's amazing, Catseye wants to put it in the lake to catch fish with, and Kyle seems convinced that Forge is going to want to mate with it. *g* Given the ecstatic noises he was making when he located the main processing unit, that's not an entirely unfounded assumption, either.

Remember, sleep is your friend. (Said the man covering night shifts and teaching classes during the day)

Hank

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To: [furryhugs]
From: [bloodyfreezingscot]

Henry,

Thank you. One is very, very sorely needed. I'm good at what I do (very) but still, I'm not medical doctor. My brush with that with Cain was more than enough. Oh. Setting Danielle on him his perfect--I don't think he'd be able to say no.

Oh yes, I'm in dire need of hugs right now. Oh yes--Anna says hello and tells you you need to visit.

...

Maybe if I close my eyes and reopen them, I won't see the words 'giant robotic squid'.

....

Nope, didn't work. And of course she was right to blame you, she was correct wasn't she? Oh my God, what have you unleashed upon the Mansion?

And if you say a 'giant robotic squid' I will hurt you from here, I promise you.

Tell me that you _are_ sleeping?

~Moira

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To: [needinghugs]
From: [hugsinwaiting]

One will be on his or her way soon, I assure you. And Danielle is indeed very good... she's mastered tutting, putting delectable food in front of you, then going away quietly without nagging, and hopefully therefore not engaging his stubborn streak.

And when you get back, I promise to have a hug all warmed up and ready for you. I'll even blow-dry my fur to extra fluffiness.

You remember Wilbur Wallace, don't you? Charming old man, pays little compliments to the ladies, a genius in the field of robotics? Well, having a craving for really fresh sushi and some time on his hands, last year, he built a remotely controlled squid for the purpose of catching fish and other squid. *g* Since he doesn't use it much in winter, and I mentioned Forge to him, he's loaned it to me for a few weeks for Forge to tinker with. He likes to see young people entering the field. The reactions to the thing were hilarious, they really were.

Yes, I'm sleeping... mostly naps between classes, but I'm sleeping. You know me, I can catnap anytime. And Madelyn has agreed to cover Biology for us today, so I can have a longer one.

How's the little McTaggert doing, by the way?

Hank

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To: [squidman]
From: [hungryscot]

Henry,

Seems like she will make a great mom some day, then. *grins* Is already practising for it, it would seem.

Ooo, extra fluffiness, for me? I'm honored, kind sir.

Ah, Wilbur Wallace. Very charming, very hard to forget. Scary at chess, if I remember correctly. And you did make him realize that the squid is going to come back...changed, yes? Just make sure Forge does not put any lasers on there and I think it'll be fine.

I've always been envious of the catnapping ability. Thank God there's three of us in the Medlab, we can all look out for each other.

Little MacTaggart is doing just fine. He/she is _hungry_ apparently but doing just fine. I'm assuming all the tests from after the...incident on Muir have come back okay?

~Moira

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To: [haggiswench]
From: [squidmaster]

She will indeed... she still lacks confidence, in some ways, but she's settling in, I think. Since she doesn't like the idea of taking drugs - and I can't say I blame her - I've started her on a course of St John's Wort and valerian tea. *g* Some of our colleagues would be horrified, I know, but when the natural remedies work, why not use them?

Wilbur is, indeed, hard to forget... he'll probably visit at some point. He wants to meet Forge. (Forge is probably going to just about die of the thrill, which will be positively adorable) And I have made it clear to Forge that the squid must be returned unaltered... however, Wilbur does want to see what he comes up with. *g* This is my cunning ploy to make him start doing proper documentation. He's not allowed to build it, but he can draw a picture.

Indeed, and the two of us still in the medlab miss you. *cyberhugs* You must come back soon, so we can fuss over you and make you sleep.

All the tests are fine, naturally, or I would have let you know sooner. The baby's a shade smaller than the average for the gestational period, still, but well within normal parameters.

Hank

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To: [squidmastah]
From: [haggislover]

Henry,

Good, I know she was a bit skittish before. Not that I could blame her. I really do need to sit down with her when I'm back, all things considering. And whatever works, correct? From Amanda's stash?

Oh my. Wilbur and Forge in the same room? I'm not sure who would attempt to adopt whom.

And that's an excellent idea. Forge is all about building and putting together--no documentation to speak of simply because it is in his head. Brilliant young man, though I'm glad he's getting exposed to being social.

*cyberhugs back* I miss you both as well. Especially now--I love my labs here but they're simply not the same. Not without the packages of twinkies hidden everywhere or the loving threats between all of us.

As soon as I have someone to replace Rory and have him or her trained to what I want them to do, then I will be home. I promise.

I know but I still worry. A lot. And--that is not surprising. Kevin was a rather small baby during the actual terms. Wasn't sure if it was his mutation but it may just be that this is normal for me.

Moira

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Amanda's stash, indeed... she seemed quite pleased that I was suggesting it. She knows it works, after all.

Wilbur is going to be very impressed, I think... and I know Forge will be. But he's *my* student, and he's going to bring glory to *my* name, and Wilbur may not have him. *g* He's a good kid, if still a little shy.

We miss you very much, and I've hidden some treats around your office for you to find when you get home, just to welcome you back. We must replace Rory soon.

And don't worry about the baby... the average is the average because 50% of all babies, on average, are smaller than that, after all. Or you may have concieved a little later than we thought, which would also explain it.

And I'm off to my nap. Take care, my dear...

Hank