the 002nd. || voice

[pike]

[ Much like Nigel's first post, there is only silence when the device first clicks on. Eventually, though, the young man on the other end of the connection clears his throat. His tone is politely curious. ]

I've been told that the dead do not stay dead here and in ways much more involved than the occasional curse. Which leaves me wondering, City: is there no need for undertakers here?

[ There's a pause and then Nigel adds: ]  I had hoped to make myself useful.

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I suppose you'll have to find another way to make yourself useful, then.

No, there's far less of a need for undertakers here.

[pike]

That's rather unfortunate. I have a very limited skill set besides.

My schooling had very little mind for practicality.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

It's unfortunate for you and any other undertakers who might find themselves here, certainly. I know a few people who might disagree. It does go against the idea that the undertaker alone will always be assured of his necessity.

And that's rather the case with most schooling, I've found.

[pike]

[ That actually gets Nigel to laugh. Mostly just breath, but audible. ]

I've learned there's very little considered sacred in this place. Even the most universal truths find themselves overturned. [ A beat, considering. ] Save, that deities rule, of course.

I'd hate to be a psychopomp marooned here.

[ On his end of the line, unseen, Nigel grins at the thought. ]

[synanthrope]

Are you looking to be an undertaker, Nigel?

[pike]

I have the appropriate skill sets required.

[synanthrope]

You also have the appropriate skills to assist a doctor, but I don't suspect you have any interest in that.

[pike]

My bedside manner is lacking.

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[thenormalsquint]

Sorry. Not much in the need for forensic anthropologists or forensic reconstructionists either. If we deal with death on a daily basis, we're out of luck.

Funny how that works out.

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[pike]

[ Piqued curiosity. ]

And what, may I ask, is your area of expertise?

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[thenormalsquint]

I did the forensic reconstruction. I hated it when I did it back home because it was totally depressing, but now, I kind of miss it.

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[pike]

Forensic reconstruction. A combination of osteology, anatomy, art -- or so I've been lead to believe.

It must have been fascinating work. I can imagine why you'd miss it.

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[adamantined]

You want to be an undertaker?

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[pike]

I have the appropriate skill sets. Or so I keep telling people that ask.

audio ][ hello sorry i had to vanis there for a bit

[adamantined]

But... why would you want to? That's the real question.

audio ][ never a problem, m'dear!

[pike]

I have an interest in human anatomy -- all anatomy, really. I'm also somewhat of an amateur zoologist. [ A beat. ] Some people say I keep very odd hobbies.

[worksmart.livejournal.com]

How old are you?

keyword.

[pike]

Seventeen.

indeed.

[worksmart.livejournal.com]

A little young to be a qualified mortician.

SOB PLACEHOLDER FORGIVE ME

[synanthrope]

I was going to speak to you about him.

/forgives you anything

[worksmart.livejournal.com]

My end's more about keeping people alive.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

An...undertaker?

[Eugh. But just the same, she ought to say something--]

There is a graveyard here, but it's not safe at all.

[pike]

Shall I hazard a guess that it's populated by the walking dead?

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

No, not this one. Or at least, not above ground, it isn't.

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[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Usually they don't.

[Pause. Then, a touch softer.]

Sometimes they do. The City's got a cemetery.