1280/Physical Exam: Triple Take

Cast of Characters: | Springer, Swivel, Healthpoint, Starlock, 140

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock strides into the medical bay, alone, and looks around at those there for a physical and.. Takes a slow vent. It wasn't like this was the first time she'd handled a full medbay alone, but perhaps the first time as Medical XO. She'd start bringing up a number of holo-screens as she stared going through who was there and who the nurses were already tending to.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster makes his way into the medbay but says nothing as he looks around to take note of who all is around. The large mech is currently unarmed, even having left his powerpack behind. Venting a sigh he walks forward saying, "Well might as well get this over."

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock would take note of the larger mech coming in and waved over to him, walking over to one of the berths and setting up the diagnostics machines. "Hey Buster, I can help you over here!" She'd call, starting to pull up his medical file and his last physical.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer is already in the lab waiting his turn. He's leaned up against one wall on his elbow talking to one of the nurses. He doesn't look injured, so he must be here for his physical - which has to be a first for him.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster turns to Starlock and nods as he makes way over to sit on the berth saying, "So how you adapting to your new position, Starlock?" The big guy decides to disregard formalities as the Ensign is being casual with him. He glances towards Springer and chuckles a bit as the Wrecker rookie is doing his usual thing.

 Looking at Busters files the standard details should be there though few seem to be classified at a certain point, least in parts such as location the exams took place along with details on psych exams. Anyone familiar would take note of any familiar doctors that usually handle cases at certain places such as at one of the Garrus'.

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock took note of Springer and pursed her lips, oh so she has more than /one/ wrecker in here willingly today! That was a record. She'd point to Springer. "Springer, over here." She'd call before pointing to the berth beside Roadbuster, before looking back to him, and getting the diagnostic connected to Roadbuster once he was down.

      "Honestly? Seems not really that different then when I was a normal tech under Ratchet." She'd chuckle as she worked. She'd take note of the files, but she wasn't to pulsed by them, was against her oaths after all to go blabbing about patients medical history, and gave a simple nod.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer nods to the nurse and gives her a smile before disengaging and approaching Starlock. His medical records have a lot of redactions and security classifications - even for a Commander-rank Autobot. Springer, however, seems calm and confident, unconcerned about what a mandatory physical might discover. Springer sits down next to Buster and offers a Wreck-N-Rule fistbump.

**Swivel has posed:**
Oh what a time for Swivel to pick to wander into the repair bay. She'd just got off of a patrol shift and figured she'd take hte time to pop in fr the mandatory so she could neatly cross that off of her checklist. So, unknowingly what she is walking into (shame for a scout to ever do that) Swivel walks into the repair bay.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
"So the usual for you, makes it easy.", Roadbuster replies as he does whatever the femme tells him to do while sitting there. Looking to Springer he nods and does the fist bump making sure not to knock the other mech over, "Doing good, Springs?"

 Initial diagnostics should show that the large mech seems to be in working order. His gears showing the usual wear and tear of a soldier from the Kaon region. Nothing seems unusual cept some slight strain on his t-cog. Has the big guy been secretly been doing mode drills again when off the clock as part of his profile hinted in the past.

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock gives pause at the fist bump, and slowly thinks she maay have made a mistake by putting those two side-by-side, but she shakes the thought off, looking over Roadbuster's readouts as she started also hooking Springer up to the next machine over, and taking note of Swivel she'd motion her over an empty berth on that side. "Hey Swiv." She'd call.

      She'd take note of the strained T-cog and looked at Buster a bit starnly, but kept an even voice. "So far everything is looking good." She'd comment as she went to do the physical and light motion tests. "But It does seem you've strained your T-cog, I'd suggest letting yourself rest, else you risk overheating it." She'd nod.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer grins at Buster's mighty fist bump in return. "I'm doin' well, Buster," he replies. He gives Swivel a causal wave while Starlock hooks him into her machine. "Hey, doc," he grins at Starlock. "Could you build in an engex distiller while you're working on me?" he asks. "I figure it'll make me more popular at parties."

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel looks up, catching Starlock's optics. But then she pauses. The place seems understaffed, and she finally notices Springer and Roadbuster. "Uh, you seem to be a bit busy at the moment. I'll come back later, if that is more convenient." Swivel then gives Spring a sheepish wave and smile.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster nods to Springer before looking back to Starlock, "Right, I'll make sure to do that." Whether he actually does remains to be seen. He waits for the next test letting out a chuckle , "You don't need that, rookie. Too easy to break and maybe ignite while out on the field."

**Starlock has posed:**
     "I'm a doctor Springer, not a miracle worker." She says in the dryest tone she could muster... Only to give the slightest of smirks. She'd then glance back to Swivel. "It's alright, I've had to handle way worse before." She'd nod. "Besides while your diagnostics are running I can run the other tests, plus I have ever present nursing staff to help me, that I'm grateful for!." she'd call back with a chuckle, making sure the nursing staff heard her.

      She'd then point to Roadbuster. "Also, what he said." She'd chuckle, making a few notes on his records, and putting a copy of the scan into the file, and marking that he had come in and completed his physical. "If you need help with maintenance let me or one the other doctors know, yeah? be glad to help when we're not flooded again." she'd grin.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer smirks and shrugs his massive shoulders. "I'll just have to start travelling with extra kegs, just in case a party breaks out without warning," he chuckles. He sits still while the diagnostic is running. He's in great shape - well-maintained even if his armor is a little scuffed up.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster listens to Starlock before saying, "Well till next exam or maintenance. Hopefully not too soon or just bad." He doesn't get up to leave as he adds, "Got some ideas been testing in the sims if you still want that modded rifle. Otherwise can file the specs till another time." He shakes his head as Springer mentions carrying kegs but doesn't comment.

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel looks at the nursing staff. "Well I was just here for a check-up. Nothing urgent." Swivel says as she seems to be stepping back towards the exit instead of towards some of the nursing staff. However, she thinks better of it. What sort of an example would she be setting? Swivel squares her shoulders and goes with one of the nurses. After all, a scan is something anyone can do - and results can be reviewed by a specialist later if need be.

**Starlock has posed:**
     "Just carry a flask in your subspace, it's easier." She'd say to Springer with a chuckle as she looked over his readouts, which were all coming up normal, she'd nod approvingly. "So far, everything's coming up good Springer, Also, Swivel, Again, it's fine, we know what we agreed to when Jazz asked for this." She'd smile back, before looking to Roadbuster.

      "May still be interested at a later date. been working to improve my current set of duals, and my stave, though.." She'd hem. "Healthpoint may need help, if I can get her to realize face-tanking isn't the only way to fight." She'd chuckle.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer grins at the flask advice and the clean bill of health. "How about you?" he asks, turning to Swivel. "Keeping up your combat training? You gotta be ready for anything. I nearly got my aft handed to me by a medic," he laughs, glancing at Starlock.

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel sits on the berth, letting the nurses prep and scan her. She can't help but listen to the conversation going on, but does not seem eager to contribute. Or, really, bring any attention to herself. She just quietly answers any routine questions the nursing staff have for her.

Alas, it seems avoiding notice was impossible at thi junction. At being addressed, Swivel looks over at Springer, then at Starlock. "Oh, of course, I clock in the required amount of time in the training sims. Starlock can vouch for me."

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster nods, "Right, I'll keep them saved for whenever you need it." Tilting his head he adds, "Don't think I've properly met them. But what you think she needs to help her out?"

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Speak of the Mortilus and she shall appear. After spending some time in her quarters after some sim time with Starlock, Healthpoint finally returns to the repair bay. The tall, surgical white femme steps in and pushes her glasses up, then salutes to all the officers in the room when she walks in, then approaches Starlock. "Sorry about that, Ensign. I am ready to serve if I am still needed." She looks around at those gathered. "It looks like things are moving along well despite my absence."

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock would look point-blank at Springer and stick her tongue out, blowing raspberries at him, before laughing. She would nod over to Swivel. "Yep, she's really good at dodging." She'd grin. "Even gives me trouble." She'd laugh.

      Before she could start talking about Healthpoint, the /much/ taller medic appears and she jerks both her thumbs back to Healthpoint. "That's her." She'd grin, and spin around. "It's okay Healthpoint! Long as you're okay, what matters." She'd smile. "And you're here, also what matters, need some help getting through the physicals, just got Roadbusters done, almost done with Springers, and Swivel is getting help from the neurses." She's direct.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer remains sitting still and offers a pleasant wave to Healthpoint. "Glad to hear it," he says quietly to Swivel under the conversation in the medbay.

**Swivel has posed:**
It seems the nurses have done what they can within their purview. Whenever Starlock gets a chance to look over the scans taken, Swivel looks to be pretty much within her range of normal in all of her vital stats. It seems the femme does take rather good care of herself. She lacks a lot of the wear and tear most of the soldiers have, though, suggesting she's gotten a bit too good at avoiding real combat to begin with.

Swivel glances over to Springer, and gives hims a smile and a shrug. "Contrary to popular belief, I do have some survival instincts."

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster looks towards Healthpoint and nods as he listens to the others. He looks around to see if theres a different seat than a berth as he talks, "Well currently not on the clock. So it anything I can do just ask. Otherwise can find something to do besides training and tinkering."

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint blinks her bright green optics when it seems she was a subject of discussion before she arrived, but smiles in gratitude at Starlock as she doesn't make a big deal about the small instance of abandoning her post. She waves to Springer when he waves, and looks toward Roadbuster when he mentions he is available. "Well...I am trying to be more of an asset in combat. And since being as evasive as Starlock seems unlikely, I have been focusing on increasing my battle prowess. I am doing fairly well I think, but what I really need now are better weapon systems, and more power to route to those systems."

      Since Swivel is the only one who hasn't been tended to by a full medic, Healthpoint makes her way over to Swivel. "Hello Ensign. How are you today?" she asks as she prepares the more intricate tests to handle things like visual acuity, reflexes, and mental stability. "So...what was the conversation about when I walked in?"

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock quirked a ridge. "Who says you don't?" She'd ask seriuselly, she'd never heard that, then again she probably wasn't privy to past conversations or rumors.

      She'd give Springer one more look over his testing results and nods, disconnecting him (like she had Roadbuster) from the machines and brings her hands up, wiggling her fingers in a goofy manner. "Alright, you're all set, be freee~" she'd chuckle.

      She'd give a side glance to Roadbuster and Healthpoint, giving a soft smile to them both as she crosses her arms.

**Springer has posed:**
    Springer smiles at Swivel, raising an optic ridge. "I never doubted it," he grins. "I'm glad they've kept you alive," he says sincerely. Looking up as Healthpoint mentions needing better weapon systems, he calls out, "I always recommend a good sword!" he laughs. "It never runs out of ammo!" he grins. He gets up and nods in a friendly manner to everyone present, and then heads out to go recharge before his shift.

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel shrugs to Starlock. "Eh... someone who... doesn't exactly exist anymore except up int here." Swivel says, tapping her helmet. She then clears her vents, not saying any more on the matter.

To Healthpoint, Swivel smiles. "I'm fine thank you. Just here in response to the recent announcement." Which SURELY she had nothing to do with. "The topic? Your face-tanking strategy. Or lackthereof." Swivel pauses, then asks Healthpoint in almost a whisper. "Uh... what exactly is face-tanking?" Swivel never thought of herself as old or out of touch before, but suddenly, she is becoming aware that she's not longer got her finger on the pulse of the latest colloquialisms. How strange it feels and Swivel seems to dim, somewhat, in demeanor and optic luminousity.

Speaking of optics, her optical acuity is quite sharp. If Healthpoint checks her heat vision, it's also functioning well. Her reflexes score well. Mental stability is within her norm, taking into consideration some of the erroding effects her past exposure to psychosonorum has had on her brain module.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster watches Springer leave before looking over Healthpoint saying, "Hmm good armor bet can take some hits. But as a med you'd prefer to hang back until needed, right?" He ponders a bit before he adds, "Weapon wise not sure what to suggest till know you better." He taps the bottom of his helm as he thinks, "Energy wise that probably best left to others since I'm usually wearing a energy pack since none of my weapons are built in so I can switch out when necessary."

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint nods as she listens to Roadbuster and keeps the tests going on Swivel. "I have recently aquired better armor, but the issue for me is the weapons themselves. I don't have any strong weapon systems. If you have seen Starlock in a battle, then you have surely seen her weapons. They are worthy of any soldier. Perhaps even a warrior class. My own are...substantially weaker. They were not meant for direct combat, which I suppose makes sense for a medic. But, I am not satisfied with that. After all, there are times that more repairs are not the answer, or in the initial back and forth of combat there is nothing to repair. Or, if I somehow am left as the last one standing, I do not want to let my team down."

      The tall medic hesitates a moment. "...does..that make sense?" she asks before returning to her checks of Swivel. Psychosonorum damage is expected. Healthpoint herself measured it at one point for Swivel. Once all of that is done, she smiles to Swivel. "There, that was not bad, right?" she asks.

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock gives a simple, empathetic "Ahh" when Swivel says that, and nods softly, before tilting her helm at the fact Swivel didn't know what that meant, and she gave a glance back to Roadbuster. "Don't take this the wrong way, I just don't have a better way of explaining it." She would say before looking back to Swivel.

      "It's what warriors with bulky armor do, basically taking a lot of damage while they fight, so in essence, it's like the idea of running and tackling something over and over with out method." she'd chuckle, before looking over and raising a ridge. "Mine aren't thaat high good, there's definitely better, I just attempt to utilize them in a manner to help benefit my team mates, not really heavy dealers like others." She'd nod as she explained. "..But you are not wrong, I've run into those scenarios you've explained."

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel smiles. "Of course it wasn't bad. I enjoy the luxury of a dedicated medical staff. Beats back-alley butchers who rip-you off after ripping into you." Swivel then quickly adds, "Or so I've heard." Swivel clears her vents.

"If you don't mind an opinion - and I won't pretend it's superior to anyone else's, but for a different traing of thought - perhaps consider that by getting injured or drawing attention to yourself in a fight you /are/ letting your team down. Anyone can hold a gun and shoot." Swivel pauses. "Um... almost anyone. I admit my firearms skill is lacking. But not everyone can fix a person. You have skills that are far more valuable than fighting. There is no shame in staying back and letting the tanks take the heavy hits. Of course, it's good to be able to defend yourself, but only as a last line of defense. Certainly, don't go around punching notorious warlords in the face." Swivel gives Healthpoint a /look/. "But as I said, mine is just on opinion of many. Adopt it or disregard it as you feel is right for you."

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
"Don't see why I should as you said the basics of what I do at times when no time to plan.", Roadbuster says as he looks to Starlock. Turning his attention back to Healthpoint he adds, "I believe I get it, you want to be able to do more. Nothing wrong there." He ponders as he listens to Swivel before nodding, "I'm no functionist so won't say to stick with being a healer. If your not feeling like a team player then got to find something that fits your style of thinking."

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint coughs lightly at the mention of a certain punch dealt to a certain warlord. "I still maintain that if I had not done that we would have failed in that op." she says, then more quietly says, "...no matter how foolish it was for a medic to punch someone like that..." She blinks at the definition Starlock gives for facetanking. It is kind of embarrassing when said like that, but it is also fairly accurate.

      She nods at Starlock when Starlock agrees with her on at least one point, but shakes her head at Roadbuster. "I am not trying to be Sky Lynx or Hammerstrike, but...if I am going to be a big white tower with a just as big target on my back, I need to be able to defend myself and be durable enough not to go down after only a few hits. We are always stronger as a team and I try to support my team to the best of my abilities. But, the number of heavy combat troops we have does not really seem to be that many. I just want to be prepared and not be a burden."

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock chuckles at Roadbuster. "Just making sure I warn a head, I don't want any hurt feelings or misunderstandings." She'd grin back. Before moving to help one of the next patients as she talked. "I can see where all three you are coming from, it's one those situations where you need to feel out what fits /you/ as a person best." She'd hem.

      "Like In my case, I never aim to be the one to take someone down, I aim to be fast, were they waste time, ammo and energy, an admitabbly, possible Blurr tatic." She'd hem. "But the main goal is to tired them out on fuel and resources, so more playing support when no one needs the actual support I am good at." She'd nod.

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel looks over at Roadbuster. "Hey, no need to be throwing the F-word around in a civil conversation," Swivel says smiling. A smile which gives way to a somewhat, insecure looking frown. But the expression is fleeting.

With her check up pretty much done, Swivel stands up off her berth. "Healthpoint, I've personally never considered you a burden. And I am sure Hot Rod or Hyperdrive would throw a tantrum at anyone who did." Swivel pauses. "But I know my opinion might not matter since I don't often find myself in the thick of battle, but you needn't try to keep up with Starlock in terms of combat. You've got different builds. And there's no harm in pointing that out - we all have different strengths and weaknesses. Find yours, and work within them. Which, I'm sure you've already been told. But that might be because there's truth to it. Of course, I never said it was simple or easy to do so. But few things in this life are."

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint vents heavily at what Swivel says. "Yes, I have. The problem is...she is superior in terms of combat -and- medical expertise. If she was only superior in one or the other it would be understandable. I have yet to find what I am the best at. Perhaps I am 'best at' nothing and will never reach the level of those around me. Or...I suppose it is possible I will be acceptable at many things but not actually good at anything. But, as far as what my role is in combat, I already know that. I am meant to weaken the enemy while those more capable do the real work."

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
Roadbuster shrugs at Swivel but doesn't comment as he looks back at Healthpoint, "Right and you don't have to be since your what you believe you are. You think you want a new weapon I can help provide as is part of what I do." The big mech ponders, "Haven't been out on the field with you but these two know you well enough. Only person thinking your a burden is yourself. Get that outta your processor and look at what you can already do. Cause I can suggest things like a deployable forcefield or other gear but gotta know what you believe you need."

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel crosses her arms. "Some people are like that. Partially skilled in a lot of things, but masters none of them. And they still have value. You have value. But, of course, it never hurts to keep trying to improve. But don't do it just because you feel you aren't keeping up with someone..." Swivel eyes Starlock. "Anyway, I doubt I'm really offering anything useful by lingering and talking. So I best be on my way."

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock was going to correct Healthpoint, but instead, listens, and stands back, listening to this back and forth with some interest, mostly looking at the mindset Healthpoint is in, and Swivel and Roadbuster opinions and criticisms... She will admit though, she feels both flattered, and embarrassed, learning what others think of her as opposed to how she sees herself.

      "Swivel has a point, as does Roadbuster, It's like I'm always telling First aid, don't be like me, be like /you/... Like Aid wouldn't be happy doing what I do, he doesn't like hurting people, period, but I think something like a forcefield would not only benefit him, but work for what he wants and whom he is." She'd finally say, and nodded to Swivel. "Safe steps Swivel, and thank you for coming in."

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint vents softly at all of this. "I guess...the problem is I don't know who I am, and can't decide who I want to be. All I have is who I was told I should be when I was...recruited." she says, then after a moment adds, "...and who I wish I could be based on those I admire."

      She vents softly again, then salutes as Swivel says she is leaving. "Have a good evening, ma'am." she says. "And thank you for your advice." She looks around at Roadbuster and Starlock once they speak up. "S-so...no one but me thinks I am a burden...? Even after what happened when I joined Optimus on the battlefield?"

**Swivel has posed:**
Swivel nods to everyone. Tempting as it is to stay in the conversation, there are things the femme does need to attend to. Thing which will likely go unnoticed and unrecognized - but that's how Swivel prefers it.

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock hears that and thinks, frowning in thought, her pede tapping, but looks at Healthpoint and smiles. "You are no burden, at all." she'd chuckle. "Inexperienced, sure, but that's expected, you're clearly new to all this, like I was, and just need time to figure were you fit." She'd smile.

      Starlock frowns again as she thinks, tapping her pede, and a finger against her armor. "Nothing wrong with admiring or imitating others." She'd nod. "Just... really need to decide if that's really what you want, you're big, yes, why thicker armor was a suggestion, as you'll get hit more.." She'd hem trying to find the words.

**Roadbuster (140) has posed:**
"That I cannot comment on as I was not at that battle. Not going to judge on the past as I'm no officer and would not even if I was.", Roadbuster replies. He shakes his head before adding, "As a Wrecker I've accepted what I'm called in for. You just need to find what clicks for you." Getting up he stretches, "Wish could give better advice but don't know you that well. If still want a weapon can always go into the sims so can learn. But right now think best I get a recharge before need to do something like bail the rookie outta trouble."

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint lets out a bit of a laugh at Roadbuster's words. "I think a new weapon is a must. In those instances I do take a shot, it should at least pack a punch." she says to Roadbuster before saluting as he leaves. She vents softly at Starlock and nods lightly. "Yes...that is the hard part. What I really want is to help people. I am just not entirely sure of the best way to do that. Focusing on medicine will definitely help people. But, being able to defend people might help even more in the long run..."

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock stands there in thought, so she wants to balance it, but how... Starlock hems. "Well you're not going to be able to do that in my way, I've actually focused more in the medical aspect, and I'm using my size to my advantage, but I get knocked out much faster on the field if I mess up, like Sixshot and Ravage took me down in three shots." She'd explain as she got back to work.

      "...You have the much greater potential to be on the field longer, with your size, and thicker armor, and capability to take more hits." She'd muse in thought, before sighing, and smiles. "We'll figure it out, furthermore, and I know i keep stressing this.. Be who /you/ want to be, not what people tell you to be, will be much happier in the long run." She'd grin.

**Healthpoint has posed:**
      Healthpoint is quite for a long moment, thinking about all that people have told her today. Finally she turns to Starlock and nods. "Yes...I have to figure out who I /want/ to be. Not who I think I'm supposed to be, or who I think other people think I should be..." She is quiet another moment, then starts for the door. "I have a lot to consider. Thank you, Starlock." she says, saluting before she exits.