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[snowburned]

Since the Wilderness transformed into a nude beach, a number of you have taken advantage of its weather, which is warmer than most days up here in the tree. That's absolutely fine; you're all free to do as you will. But if you do go, please consider taking sunscreen with you. A number of people have gotten unexpected sunburns in places that don't usually see the light of day. At Medical Island, we have a number of topical creams that are soothing to burned skin, and if it's a really bad burn, the healers on staff may take action to ease symptoms sooner.

However. If you do suffer a bad sunburn in a sensitive area, the proper way to request treatment is not to drop your pants and grin in the middle exam room, then request a "laying on of hands." Not only will you not be healed, you're likely to walk away in need of other medical aid.

Thank you. That's all.

Comments

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

People...have actually done that?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

One person has, at least. I'd like to think he'll stand as an example to others.

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

I see...

Well, I know I won't be visiting the Wilderness until it changes.

[lemonshine.livejournal.com]

o.o wow. just... wow.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

You're telling me.

[smokesordie.livejournal.com]

Hahaha. Who was it?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

That would be breaking medic-patient confidentiality.

I can tell you it was no one with anything impressive to show off under their pants, though.

[smokesordie.livejournal.com]

Well, if he was sent away without treatment, wouldn't that technically not make him a patient?

Ouch. Was it Charger? It was Charger, wasn't it?

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

[ink spatter.]

Wow.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I'm really not sure what he was expecting to happen.

[ice_echani]

Going in the evening may also be wise.

[she is laughing so hard on the inside about "other medical attention."]

I hope the subsequent injuries were not too serious.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

That's a good idea.

[She may have laughed a little herself later.]

Not serious enough if you ask me.

[ice_echani]

[It sounds hilarious.]

That is too bad. I hope the pain was at least sufficient to discourage him from future indecency.

[mythgravenblade.livejournal.com]

I'd heard about such things happening. I'm sorry it happened to you.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Oh, I came away just fine. If this has happened before, though, I wish it would have been reported sooner. We need to make it clear to everyone that this is not acceptable.

[mythgravenblade.livejournal.com]

Absolutely not. There must be a way to appropriately rebuke such offenders.

Forgive my presumptuousness in writing here--I know you are Kazahana, but we have not been formally introduced.

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

Some people are so crude! Hope you whacked 'em, Kaza!

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Of course not. I could never perform such a violent act.

[esp-optimism.livejournal.com]

[this is an ink blot of pure amazement]

[stonyfaced.livejournal.com]

He was still able to walk?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

He was mobile.

[yourealrightnow.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Kaza. If I had to deal with another person who thought they were funny by pointing out their very unfortunately placed sunburn, I'm pretty sure I was going to quit.

Sunscreen, people. Use it on bare skin under the sun. Pretty basic thinking.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

You'd think they'd be more embarrassed. I guess we have more than a few exhibitionists here.

Ah--my name is Kazahana, though.

[jackofallcards.livejournal.com]

Your advice is noted, but I'm afraid those who need it most probably won't even get it.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Probably, but it's worth trying.

And you are--?