Fifty-First Theory [Written/Voice/Action]

[i_speak_softly]

[This morning, instead of going for his usual run, Don settles himself at his desk in the back room. The door is open and a pencil is poked thoughtfully between his teeth. When he begins to write, it isn't filtered, but courtesy of a translation-shield, anyone trying to read the entry will see something that looks more like a Danish cryptogram than

Comments

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

I don't know what to say about myself, but, I hope this will be helpful.

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

No; not that I've heard. I should have noticed that.

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

Someone should...

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

I'd be interested in something like this myself, but I'm usually busy with the clinic.

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

I'm no expert on libraries.

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

There must be someone else. We can't be the only ones interested in maintaining it. [Robert comes to mind, or even Giles; but she's reluctant to volunteer anyone for extra work they might not want to do.]

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

Do you want to ask around? Or maybe put up a sign?

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

I'm sort of nervous about contacting everyone...

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

[Come on, Ami, where's your self-confidence?]

Should I do it?

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

If you don't mind. I'd be more comfortable that way.

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

[He makes a note in the margin.]

Consider it done.

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

Thank you. I know it seems ridiculous. I can handle everything at the hospital, speaking with the patients and my superiors there. But I still get nervous approaching people I don't know outside of that.

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

No problem. We shouldn't even need to talk to anyone. I'll put out a message, and anyone who's interested can just... start working.

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

I think using the journals just for writing will help, too.

[It had gotten her through not being able to speak, at least.]

[Voice]

[i_speak_softly]

What do you mean?

[The journals' playback function means a Voice recording is just as permanent, so... why write?]

[Voice]

[no_use_running]

I just think it might help for times you don't want to go out or speak with people.