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[nakesnakecobracobra]

Hello! [ Medusa smiles at the screen, pure sugar and sweetness. ]

My name is Medusa Gorgon, I’m new here. I understand I won’t be given an inmate to take care of for quite a while, but I’d like to do what I can now. [ She glances down and blushes slightly, shy to be making such a forward statement when she’s only just arrived. But what can she do? Helping people is just in her nature. ]

I have quite a bit of experience as a doctor, if the infirmary would have me. It seems we already have a decent sized staff, but more help can always be useful and I promise I won’t be in the way. [ She smiles again, completely sincerely. ]

Health is important , after all.

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[nakesnakecobracobra]

What? [ She laughs. ]

Oh my goodness, no. What is it you've heard?

[strangehistorian]

There is a myth of Earth origin about a woman named Medusa, one of three sisters that could turn men to stone with their gaze. She was the only mortal of the three, and the hero Perseus defeated her by only looking at her reflection in his mirrored shield.

[nakesnakecobracobra]

[ How quaint. Old myths. ]

Wasn't that one popular among the Greeks? [ She remembers them, they were cute. ]

I'm afraid the name is just coincidence. I have no such power. [ But wouldn't it be fun if she did? ]

[strangehistorian]

Yes, that's the origin!

[nakesnakecobracobra]

I hope you don't think I'm as frightening as all that!

[strangehistorian]

Well, I've only just met you! [Giggle.] You have a very fearsome name, though!

[nakesnakecobracobra]

I'm sure you'll find my name is more fierce than I am. [ Or at least she's going to try very hard to give you that impression. ]

[strangehistorian]

Well, I'm glad for that! It can't be fun to be turned into stone.

My name is Chromie. It's nice to meet you!

[nakesnakecobracobra]

It's a pleasure, Chromie.

[strangehistorian]

Likewise! Welcome to the Barge.