7260/And the clinic goes on.

And the clinic goes on.
Date of Scene:	07 August 2021
Location:	Bushwick <Mutant Town>
Synopsis:	No description
Cast of Characters:	Robert Marksman, Tara Tsabedze, Laxmi Mallick

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Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman comes driving up with an older Brinks armored car. The young man will pull it up next to the tents parking and climbing out before moving tot he back to open it. he motions some of the volunteers over and starts unloading medical supplies from the back.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Having heard about the destruction in Bushwick, Tara had made her way back to the area rather quickly. Once the sun set, she started going through those who had been wounded, starting with those in the worst shape, and healing them. With the moon over head it was much easier, her power was at it's apex which allowed her to heal more people than she would be able to in the daylight.

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    There wasn't much Laxmi could do in a situation like this. She wasn't medically trained, that was for certainly - but she was in the area, and it felt wrong doing nothing. So many in the community felt the same way - and that was reassuring to see. She did eventually find a way to help, however, as one of the children injured was so frightened an hysterical that the medical staff was on the verge of sedating her for treatment.
    "Let me try?" Laxmi volunteers instead, approaching the girl with a friendly smile. She stops as the girl starts to back away - and crouches down before she begins to sing, putting all the soothing, calming emotions she can into her voice, and bringing a sense of peace over whatever edge of panic and fear may remain in the wake of the attack.

I see trees of green, red roses, too
I see them bloom, for me and for you,
And I think to myself... what a wonderful world.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman will looks over towards the group as the people he left in charge tell him what has been going on. He nods a bit "When we get everything sorted out, going to convert this bad boy to our ambulance." He tells her patting the truck. Once told about the healing person, he will head to find her and see whats up.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Although she looked like a mutant, Tara very clearly wasn't one. Standing by a young woman who had been burned by the fire on her arms and hands, she offers a warm smile.

"Just try to hold still," she says softly, a hint of an East African accent to her voice. "It will only take a few minutes."

Closing her eyes, she doesn't notice Robert approaching. Concentrating on the energies of the moon within herself, her hands begin to glow a silvery white. Opening her eyes again she traces her hands slowly over the woman's arms, not touching her because that would hurt like hell, but very close to her skin. With each pass of her hands the visible changes to the burns are obvious, the skin healing beneath the light, and when finished it literally was only a few minutes... and there are no scars.

"There you go," she says quietly, taking a step back, clearly these is an effect to her but she doesn't seem to care. The woman was about to say something in return, when her child jumps into her arms and cheers, "Mama is better!"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
     As Laxmi continues to sing, the child calms - little by little, and Laxmi creeps closer, her expression reassuring.

I see skies of blue, and clouds of white,
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night,
And I think to myself... what a wonderful world.

    By the time she gets to the end of the song, she's just in front of the child, giving her a sympathetic look. "Those burns look like they hurt. But if you let the nurses put on the cream, it'll start to feel better," she promises. "Do you want me to sing for you while they do it? Yeah?" She smiles at the girl brightly. "I thought so."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman looks to the woman and waits till she finishes and then offers his hand and says "Hello, I am Dr. Marksman, I want to thank you for the help your giving the people here, we can use all the help people are willing to give. From healing folks, to helping sooth folks to just folks being there for one another. He nods to Laxmi as he mentions the singing "Is there anything you need while your here?"

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara collects her bottle of water for a drink, then tucks it back into her pocket. She's wearing a loose fitting shirt and a pair of BDU style pants for the extra pockets.

"I am pleased to meet you Dr Marksman," she offers warmly, extending her hand toward him. "I am Tara Tsabedze, I am very happy to help where I can. If the moon was full, I would be able to do more, but I am afraid I must limit myself to the major burns."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    Laxmi nods to Robert as he looks her way, but her gaze quickly returns to the child with a reassuring smile. She begins to sing again - but this time, the song is in Hindi, a soothing lullaby her mother used to sing to her when she was little. Though the child doesn't understand the words, she remains soothed by the music - and by the strength of Laxmi's mutant gift. The nurses are finally able to move in towards the child, carefully removing burned clothes as they start spreading on the cream with gloved hands.
    "You are being so brave," Laxmi adds encouragingly between verses.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, and says "Ah, your abilities are linked to the moon? Well if you ever need a job, we would love to have ya about to help with the night shift of things." He offers, and says "You know it is an amazing thing to see, how much an act of such nastiness can bring out such good in others."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
The smile remains on Tara's face, she is so grateful to be able to help, but her eyes are now returning the search for the next burned person. There are lots of bumps, bruises and cuts, but the burns are the more dangerous injuries.

"The energy that fuels my magics comes from the moon," she offers to Robert, noting that the only real injuries left are minor burns. She's still willing to heal them, but she needs just a few minutes before stepping into it again. "I am a subject of Goddess Moon and Bast, so from them comes the power I use... I am not meaning to step on anyone's toes here, but when I heard about the destruction of the clinic, I had to come help."

This is when she notices Laxmi and her smile grows a little broader, revealing her elongated canines. "Laxmi, it is so good to see you! Are you alright? Were you here when this happened?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    As the nurses finally finish getting the cream over the child's wounds, they cover her up with a clean hospital gown. The burned clothes are thrown away, and the child is scooped up by a grateful mother who'd had no more luck calming the girl than the nurses.
    Laxmi rises back to her feet, smiling to Tara when she hears her name spoken, and pressing the palms of her hands together in greeting. "Namaste, Tara. No, I wasn't, but I live nearby. And I just- It didn't feel right just staying in my home when I knew so many were afraid and hurting. I thought I'd come help, if possible."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman looks over to Laxmi and says "Well thank you as well. We do appreciate any help we can get, and if there is anything you need and we can help with let us know." He tells them both. "We are hoping to have the clinic back up and running better than it was before in the next couple weeks."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Stretching her back and arms, Tara takes a slow, deep breath. "I can heal the girl if you would like," she offers. With Robert here now she doesn't want to go about stepping on toes, but she still feels the need to help where she can.

"I believe I can manage a few more before I have to stop," she moves over by Laxmi and offers a slight bow to her. "I am so pleased you were not hurt. You are in fact the only friend I have made so far in New York, though I did meet a strange young man with a fancy car, I do not know anything about cars to be impressed by it."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I'm sure you'll make many friends giving the time, Tara," Laxmi says encouragingly. "I'd be happy to introduce you around the neighborhood. It's not often we're graced by one touched by a Goddess." There's no teasing in her voice as she says it - her expression and tone seeming to be completely sincere. "And better still that you also happen to be a kind, and wonderful person, as well."
    Turning to Robert she adds, "I wish you all the luck with that. I'd be happy to lend my vocal talents if you wished to do some sort of fundraiser, to restore the clinic, or perhaps to help the victims?"

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman hmms and nods his head to Laxmi "That would be great, let me get your information before you leave, I will let you know when we can set something up." to Tara, he says "We will take any help you can offer, just don't hurt yourself doing it, we would not want others to suffer."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara offers Robert a soft smile, "I can return to the moon and recover any time, you need not worry about me. I know my limitations."

For a moment she looks between Laxmi and Robert, but then she can't help herself. She moves over to the woman with the child to offer her talents to heal the child. She has a weakness it seems, the inability to stop helping, especially for a child.

The process is the same, the calling of the energies of the moon to her body, then to her hands. She never actually touches the child, that would be wrong, but the same energies move over the girls body to heal the burns.

When she has finished, she steps back and over to Laxmi and Robert again, "Perhaps only one more."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I have a card," Laxmi offers simply, pulling out a wallet, and sliding a simple, elegant business card from it. It lists her name, phone number, and email address as well as her talents - vocal performances and coaching, sarod, and Kathak dance. "I would be happy to make the time for such a just and worthy cause."
    She turns to watch Tara with the child - as the girl tucks her face against her mother and hides from Tara - peeking out cautiously, before hiding her face once more.
    As Tara finishes, though, she can be heard murmuring, "It feels better, mama."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman smiles a bit at all of this. It is good to see his neighborhood healing. He may not have lived here long but it has been a part of him and him it for a while. "Thanks, I will let you know, I have a few people to talk to about setting things up."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Collecting her bottle of water, Tara finishes the last of it, scrunches it up and tucks the now ball of plastic back into a pocket.

"If I can help with a fund raiser as well, please let me know. I do not have any musical talents persay, but there may be some other way in which I can assist. I am afraid I do not have a card however, as I just got a cellphone and it does not work on the moon. I have not found a place to live here in the city yet."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "It can be difficult to find affordable housing here that is... well. In pretty dire condition," Laxmi admit, giving Tara a wry smile. "But I certainly wish you luck with it. Sometimes you have to take a place that's less than ideal, and try to fix it up yourself."
    She gets thoughtful as she tries to imagine how Tara could contribute to a fundraiser. "Perhaps we could do a silent auction - and there might be something you could contribute to that? That pendant you made for me is lovely." She touches the chain that hangs around her neck as she adds, "I often wear it when I'm not performing."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman looks over and says "Well I am working on that as well." He hmms and looks to Tara. Can you bring things back from the moon, like say a few moon rocks?" He asks her. "I could probably set you up with a place in the hotel, for a couple pieces for myself, and they may work well in an auction setting as well."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
A slight tilt of her head makes the braids fall over her shoulder, "I could make numerous pieces of jewelry to action off, and for on stage for you Laxmi, if you would like."

A bright smile is offered with her words, then she looks to Robert. "Oh... there are no real moon rocks. The moon you see there in the sky is the Goddesses light offered to the Earth, She controls the cycle of the ocean with Her presence. The moon that I can travel to is the sacred home of her children, the Paka ya Mwezi. It is a paradise for her children to carry on praise through the generations." This may not actually explain anything, but it's the best she can do. "I do apologize for the confusion."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I can't make sense of it either," Laxmi confides in Robert. "But I find not everything in life has to make perfect sense. And some things have to be experienced to be understood." She smiles at Tara, and nods her head politely as she adds, "I wouldn't want to impose on your good graces, and the gift you've already given me is so beautiful and generous...."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman 's brow raises a bit at this, he is a man of science after all. Maybe it is another moon?" He just shrugs a bit and says "Well, we still do have some places in the hotel for rent, I am going to be refirbishing some of the lower floors for the community but we should have 3 or 4 floors with places for rent.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Folding her hands on front of herself, which seems to be some sort of comfortable natural stance for her, Tara nods to Robert, "If you are willing to rent a room or place to me, I would gladly pay for it. I will admit I do not have a great deal of money," she sighs softly. "The Paka do not make a lot of money, but what they do make goes toward ensuring I can live beyond the tribe in the world. I hope to find some sort of job that I can also earn some money, but given that my appearance is not considered normal, that may be difficult."

She hmms softly then says to Laxmi, "It would be no trouble at all, I could make you matching earrings, a bracelet, jewelry is the most fun to make, but I can make anything really."

Then an idea strikes her, and she looks back to Robert. "Dr Marksman, would it be possible for me to work in your motel?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Wouldn't it make more sense for you to work in the clinic, rather than a hotel, since you have the gift of healing?" Laxmi asks curiously, but politely, looking between Robert and the woman. "It's a rare and valuable gift, and does so much good for the world... And could contribute so much to our community, and to the city of New York."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, and says "Not all who work at the clinic are volunteers, we do pay some, and maybe if you were wanting to help out there we could work out a deal where you pay your rent working there, maybe even earn some depending how often you work, and such.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara looks between the two, then shakes her head a little, braids dancing.

"I cannot accept payment for offering the gifts o the Goddess," she explains. "I may only accept donations, and only what those who offer can manage, no more. I do not possess these talents to earn money, they are a gift given to me to offer to others. I fully intend to help at the clinic, as many nights as I can, but must look for another way to earn money to help with the costs of my dwelling in the City."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Well," Laxmi says in a thoughtful voice. "What if... our esteemed Dr. Marksman were to offer you housing for your stay here in New York - as a gift?" She gives Robert a curious, questioning look, then adds apologetically, "I hope I don't overstep myself, but it seems a natural solution."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman smiles and says "And if you want to actually add "Work " stuff for pay I am sure we can find paper work for you to do, no one enjoys doing paperwork." He offers with a smile.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara smiles brightly and big, her long canines showing, "Oh wonderful! I do not mind doing paper work, though someone will have to show me how. I can write in numerous languages, but I will assume English is the best choice."

She looks around, noting that most people have started heading home after receiving treatment or bandages. "Would either of you like to get some tea at the diner? It is not exactly the best tea, but it is far better than those horrible bagged teas from super markets."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I would welcome a cup of tea," Laxmi agrees, before looking to Robert as well. "Doctor?" she offers. "My treat. For all that both of you do," she offers, gesturing towards the diner.
    "What, aside from the practice of medicine, do you enjoy doing, Doctor?" she asks in a politely curious tone as she begins to walk to the diner - assuming the others accompany her.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman smiles and says "I'll have a soda, but sure I will join you. Me? Well, I am a bit of a science nerd, I enjoy messing with most electronics, but I also like working on my cars, and hanging out with friends." He offers.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara moves to follow, taking a moment to drop the empty bottle in a recycling container as she goes.

"Science nerd," she repeats with a soft giggle. "I have heard of these people, they like to experiment with science in many forms, sometimes discovering new and interesting things, other times blowing themselves up. You also know about cars? Perhaps you can explain to me the importance of them, as Robbie seemed to find his car very, very important."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Oh, some people are simply //car people//!" Laxmi explains with a laugh. "It has to do with American 'car culture.' Rather than putting an emphasis on far more economical and earth friendly public transit - American consumerism pushed the notion that everyone needs a car, and that it's the only way to get around. And once they sold everyone on that, they started pushing cars as status symbols. You must have the coolest, most attractive care - naturally." She shakes her head.
    "But it does bring some people joy, and I suppose that's a good thing."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods a bit and says "You don't need one that much if you live in the city, and since I have moved to Bushwich, I have used mine even less, but if you have a trip of a decent distance to make it makes things easier, and then some types have special uses, like the armored car, normally used to carry money and valuable items, I am going to retrofit it to am ambulance, to carry people in need.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara pulls the door to the diner open for the both of them to enter, then follows them inside.

"So it is a true American thing," she comments. "I had thought it might be. I did not find this love of cars in Mexico, Canada, anywhere in the middle east, or of course England, but I did not want to label it an American thing until I was certain. There are /sooo/ many wonderful cultures out there to learn about, but American has been the most difficult."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "American culture can be... baffling and contradictory," Laxmi remarks with a laugh as she steps in, and heads towards one of the booths. "But then, so can Hindu culture. And then trying to live within both at once... It's almost impossible, at times, if I'm being honest."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman says, "There are some in other places, but yea I believe it is a mostly American thing. But there are some European places that get very much into it the super cars and such. I am more a fan of older classics, that I should probably convert to electric cars.""

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara follows Laxmi to the booth she choose, sliding in to the back so the other can sit at the edges, usually the preferred location.

"You can do that?" She asks Robert, not needing a menu. She intends to have tea with honey, nothing else. "Turn a gasoline vehicle into an electric one? As I said, I know nothing about cars, or science for that matter, but I am an extremely curious person wo loves to learn new things."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I admittedly never put much effort into studdying the sciences either," Laxmi admits. "But I can't imagine why you wouldn't be able to pull the engine out of a car - and replace it with another one, as long as it's the correct size for the space... I'm sure it's much more complicated than that, but with enough determination and ingenuity..."
    She smiles with amusement as she adds, "I'll be more interested in cars when we finally get the flying cars we've been promised," she remarks in a teasing tone, also eschewing the menu as they settle into place.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman smirks and nods a bit and says "Well there are a few that kinda do it, end electric engines may help with that. But it is a process and not a lot of people do it, part of the older cars people feel is the noise, and the vibrations, which with a an electric car you do not have.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
When Laxmi talks about flying cars, Tara's entire face lights up, a massive grin and then she gets an expression that clearly reads she can't believe she can't say anything. Thankfully the waitress comes by so she can order her tea with honey and get distracted by that.

"If you do decide to do that Dr. Marksman," she then says, looking back to him. "May I watch? I would love to learn more about technology, science and cars."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    The sudden, bright smile from Tara earns a curious look from Laxmi - but the other woman is saved by the arrival of the server. "I don't suppose you have chai? I didn't think so. We'll, a black tea, then. And if can have some cream and sugar please? Thank you so much."
    Looking to Robert she adds, "Honestly, I would think the quiet would be a benefit. I've never cared much for the noise of the road."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman smiles and says "But over the years it has become part of the "feel" of the cars. I may buy a second chevy and do it up. I like my main one, but honestly it would probably be better to have it as a special occasion and an electric version for when I use it." He hmms in thought. "If I do will let you know."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
"Thank you," Tara offers, then holds her hands up to show the claw-like nails at the ends of her fingers. "I have troubles with fine manipulation, but with practice I can find ways around it if needs be."

Folding her hands back in her lap she offers Robert a smile, "I do not mean to be rude, but do you have a first name? I feel a bit awkward calling you Dr Marksman all the time, though you did earn the title of Doctor, so I suppose it is acceptable."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "So you would struggle with musical instruments, then," Laxmi remarks - and you can tell from the expression on her features, something akin to regret, or sadness, just how much of a burden that would be for //her//. "I mean, you have so many gifts and talents to make up for it, but..."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman looks over and says "I don't know, depending on how sharp her nails are might work sorta like build in guitar picks?" He asks, and adds "I'm Robert, or Rob, which ever you prefer, will answer to most anything."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara wiggles her fingers as she says, "I thought perhaps the piano, but I would damage the keys."

Looking to Robert she tilts her head, "Guitar picks, the little plastic thing they use to strike the strings? I am pretty certain my nails would break the strings. They are pretty sharp."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Some instruments have metal strings - but even those can be damaged," Laxmi remarks. "Though, there are instruments - such as various types of harms - where the picks strap onto your fingers. If you bought ones larger than your natural nails, the picks would protect the strings," she suggests.
    "If you were ever interested in picking up an instrument, that is. Not everyone is keen on the idea."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman says, "Or even some type of sheath you could put over them. Might be useful for other types of situations other than an instrument. Sorta like a glove or something but it is just an idea."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara looks between the two of them with bright smile on her face.

"I would very much like to be able to learn an instrument. I tried a few as a child, but..." she sighs softly, shaking her head. "it did not go well. I pierced the drums." Now she looks to Robert specifically, "Sheaths for the nails? Is this something you could make?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I have some friends who play the harp - one who plays a Japanese zither called a 'koto.' I'll see if they can loan me some finger picks, just so we discover if they work to cover your nails for playing instruments," Laxmi suggests. "It's possible some instruments no usually played with such picks might nonetheless work with them," she muses in a thoughtful voice.
    "I could try playing my sarod with the picks, but- you'd still be using bare fingers to tune the strings are you play, so that might not work..."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman hmms and says "I can look into it, we make prosthetics for those missing limbs, or whose mutations have limited their ability to grab things or such. I will call you and set up a time so we can take a cast of your hands and then see what I can come up with.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara looks at her hands for a moment, then back to Robert, "What about the fur on my hands? Will that not make getting casts done more difficult?" She offers hand over to Robert so he can better see that yes, there is fur on the back of her hands and down her fingers, a very light peach fuzz layer.

"My brother, Goddess Moon love him, suggest corks. Thankfully, our mother corrected him for the comment."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I think we can do better than corks for you, Tara!" Laxmi remarks with a quiet laugh, giving the other woman a smile. She lets Robert talk about the process of taking a cast for potential prosthetics, however, as it's a process she knows nothing about - her expression is curious, however, as she waits for his answer.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman shakes his head and says "Should not be to much of a problem, will cover the majority of the hand with plastic wrap, and put some major slick stuff onto the fur, it will be like they do for special effects in movies, might be a little pulling of the hair but with the plastic and slickem should not be much at all.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Taking her hand back, she takes a moment to stir the honey into her tea as she says, "Do you know many who require prosthetics, Robert?"

Her feline eyes shift to Laxmi for a moment, then return to Robert. "Particularly children?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "It does happen - but not too frequently," Clarice remarks, though she thinks she knows there Tara is going with this. She begins preparing her own tea as well - adding a generous amount of cream, along with a little sugar, before taking a sip. It would be better with the spices - but it wasn't a bad cup of tea.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman says, "I know more than most probably as a few here in town, but I also was specializing in cybernetics, and was working on cheaper better cybernetics and we funded a few charities and such."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara ohs and looks to Laxmi as she takes a sip of the tea, wrinkles her nose and then remembers to add the cream. Yes, the Hindu knew what she was thinking, but now she wasn't going to say it because Robert seems to have other plans. Was it her place to intercede herself into this.

"Cybernetics?" She asks, choosing a new direction instead of what she was thinking. "You mean, fake arms and legs? Would those not be, too expensive for... common people?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I think, perhaps, that is what the charities are for?" Laxmi guesses, looking to Robert for a confirmation. "To make sure the most deserving and needy cases can get the devices they need? Though- that might not be children. They grow so quickly, and with the cost of each prosthetic - high end prosthetics would be rather prohibitive, wouldn't it?"

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, and says "Charities and such, and also ones that were not fully built in, for children it makes more sense to do a combination. You put sensors in or on the limb that needs the help and then you put a electronic prosthetic on that. The sensors send messages to the arm or lag, and it works like a full fledge cybernetic. One of my goals, was a place for lower income people could come get help with getting the sensors, and then the children could find one close to their size that could have a few minor mods, they use it till they out grow it and then bring it in trade in for a bigger one and the older one gets refirbished for a smaller kid."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Again Tara looks at Laxmi, trying to determine if she should say anything. Her gut tells her she should, but again she feels like she might be stepping on toes. Did that matter? This was children they were talking about.

"I can regrow limbs," she just blurts out finally, then takes another sip of her tea to try and conceal her face a little.

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    The blurt was likely helped along by a small nod from Laxmi. Why hide something like this, after all? Something to miraculous.
    "Not that the work you have been doing it anything other than generous and groundbreaking," she adds. "As blessed as Tara has been by her Goddess, it wouldn't be possible for her to help everyone in need."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, and says "I know it may sound hard and even crass, but you said yourself your energy is limited, if people knew you could do that you would be swarmed, some people even would try to force you to do such. People can be horrible. I would suggest you keep that under your hat, and only use it for those who really need it, and trust me I know it feels like all the kids need it, I get it. but if your open to it, how do you explain to the 500 kids, your wiped and can not help them after helping 5 or 10 kids?"

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara tilts her head slightly as she says, "By offering the help each night that I can, rather than attempting it all at once. You keep it fair by having them draw lots or take numbers, and each night a different child is given a new life they never dreamed of. As for staying quiet, this is not something I can do. My purpose is to aid those in need, it is why Goddess Moon created me, it is the reason I exist. I cannot hide it away, if I can aid someone, I must aid them."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I imagine you must be quite close to them to manage to heal them?" Laxmi asks, a thoughtful look on her features. "Unfortuantely, I worry that Dr. Marksman might be right in that there may be some who try to take advantage of you or do you some harm. Parents can do crazy things to help their children. Or if you are only helping children - and adult may be desperate enough to try to force the issue. We should at least consider ways to keep your identity concealed, or otherwise protect you."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman hmms and nods his head a bit to this and says "For now, I don't suggest you hide it, but only help those who you encounter, and ask them not to tell others.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
For a moment she looks between Laxmi and Robert, attempting to understand why they would want her to hide it. The idea that someone might try to take advantage of her never once crossed Tara's mind, because the truth was, no one would make her do anything she didn't want to do. The concern however, that they were both worried that something might happen, touched her.

"Thank you, both..." she offers with a soft smile. "I cannot say that I fully understand your concern, but I do appreciate it. Perhaps... perhaps you can help me to select whom I might help? It is not exactly something you walk up to a stranger and say, "What a beautiful child, may I regrow her legs for you?" that would not go well at all."

She settles her golden eyes on Laxmi, "I must be close to them, yes. The magics require that I almost touch them to work. What I cannot seem to understand is what you think these parents may do? Or that some adult may do? They cannot make me help them."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman looks to her, and says "Some would try bribing you, some may threaten you with violence, or threatening others." He sighs and says "I can think of one horrible example, but I will be honest, I think your better off not thinking of people like that until you have to. Just be cautious.

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Unfortunately, a low income family in financial straits may feel forced to sell information about your identity to another family who has a child or adult with a need for your help. They could - as Robert says, approach you with an offer of payment to help their family member. Or they could try to take you through violent means in an attempt to force you to help their family member. Sooner or later the word would get out." Laxmi lets out a sigh as she talks about it, however. She hates to think of anyone being to callous and selfish - but for a the sake of a loved on? People will do anything.
    "Perhaps you could use some sort of screen, right next to a bed - and the child would put their limb through so you could be close enough to heal without being seen. I know it sounds ridiculous, but..."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara has been alive for forty years now, and never once in all that time had she considered that level of desperation would lead to such things. She was in fact willing to help them all, they had only to ask and she would aid them. Money wasn't something she could accept, as she said before, but a donation was acceptable. Yet the more Robert and Laxmi spoke about it, and the more she thought about it, desperation could lead to some crazy and insane things.

"I feel I should mention that I have been trained in several forms of combat for offensive and defensive means," she begins. "They can threaten, but the will regret actually attacking me. That said however, I believe it wise to take both of your advice. If you are willing to assist me, there are ways to heal a child or adult, without being seen. This screen idea may work, perhaps blindfolds and of course my not speaking. My accent is a give away."

Once more she looks between them. "And of course the promise of an N.D.C."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods a bit and says "We will look into it, and see what we can do to help." He hmms, and says "You said you can regrow limbs, if an organ is not working right and has not ever worked right can you fix that or just ones that have been damaged?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "It's good you know how to defend yourself. But precautions are rarely a bad idea. I'm sure we can find the best way to keep you safe - and still help as many people as possible," Laxmi replies warmly, after taking a sip of her tea. She holds her cup in both hands as she adds, "I wish I could be more help in all this - but it's so far outside my own capabilities... And as much as I hate thinking so ill of people..." She knows it's warranted.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Taking another sip of her tea, Tara glances to Laxmi with a smile before her golden eyes return to Robert.

"I can regrow limbs even in children who were born without them. I can repair internal organs that were damaged or never worked correctly. I can cure disease, remove toxins, even regrow missing organs. I cannot, as of yet, help with deep injuries of the brain. I have not been permitted time to study the brain in-depth enough to feel comfortable with deep injuries, but minor things such as concussions, I can heal."

After everything they had just talked about, she was starting to realize with the sheer number of people in New York alone, why it was a big deal that perhaps she didn't go around announcing that to everyone, perhaps she needed to be just a little more selective. How would Goddess Moon feel about that though? In Africa it wasn't as much of a concern, but in places like Canada, England and America, it was in fact extremely dangerous.

"I want to thank you both," she then says. "For pointing out to me that I should be more careful. I keep forgetting that out here, people are not the same as the Paka ya Mwezi. I must be more careful. I do not like to think the worst of people, but I also realize now that I need to be prepared for it." She offers Laxmi a nod, knowing not to touch her. "You are a great help to me my friend."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, his head a bit and says "Just for example, if you were repairing or regrowing somone's kidney, could you do more than one a day or would that pretty much tap you?"

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "I'm always glad to be of service - we are commanded to be of service to others," Laxmi explains simply, giving Tara a bright, broad smile. "And regardless of any personal pain I might feel if anything happened to you - it would be a loss to the world if anything unfortunate befell you, with all your gifts can offer."
    She falls silent again - sipping her tea as she allows Tara once more to answer Robert's question.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara considers a moment, "It is better at night, my power is stronger and it takes less time, but in the day time I could heal one, maybe two children before I would have to stop. The moon is my base of power, which is why night is better." She looks between the two. "If you are thinking of something, I would willing help."

She takes out a note pad and writes down her number to slide to Robert. "Call me, if you need me for anything."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, and about then his phone beeps, and he looks to it, and says "It seems I am needed, if you will excuse me." He nods to the ladies and heads to go. When they leave they will find anything they ordered has been paid for.

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara offers a wave to Robert, then looks back to Laxmi. "It would appear there is still a great deal I need to learn about American culture."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Oh, you could spend the rest of your life trying to figure out American culture," Laxmi remarks with a quiet laugh. "It's entirely baffling. But as a general rule, if you're ever wondering why Americans think or do a certain thing - it's because there was profit to be made by someone convincing Americans of that fact. Probably a cynical view of things, but... It's true."

Tara Tsabedze has posed:
Tara hmmms then says softly, "So, they really are corrupted by greed."

Taking a sip of her tea, she glances out the large front window to the people going by. Even this late at night there were still people out there going from place to place.

"That is hard for me to understand and accept, as money has never meant anything to me or my tribe, but I will try. I think it is important that I do."

Laxmi Mallick has posed:
    "Not all Americans, no - but the //culture// itself, yes. Why are Americans obsessed with cars? Because it helps car companies make money. Why have African Americans struggled so much for so long? So that money remains concentrated in the hands of the people with power and money already. All the way down to American beauty standards, and wedding rings, and the like - these ideals are sold to Americans as things they need in order to be beautiful, in order to be happy." Laxmi smiles wryly as she adds, "Not that Hindu culture is completely immune to it either. Jewelry as a display of wealth is an important part of Hindu culture."