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[tis_disapproval]

The more I learn of this place and its archived gossip, the more I find myself with reason to wonder... With libidos free to reign and a curious absence of any noted pregnancy, could it be this ship causes sterility within its residents?

Something for our more academic population to investigate, no doubt...

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[yeahscience]

So that's... that's never happened before?

[tis_disapproval]

So far as I can tell... 'Tis curious, no?

[yeahscience]

Maybe just someone hid it or something?

[tis_disapproval]

I am sure this would be the more comforting thought, yes.

[yeahscience]

[Yes, but not for the reason she thinks. He signs off, looking troubled.]

[lastincident]

It doesn't, which is why we make birth control free in a variety of forms to anyone, inmate or warden, upon request.

[tis_disapproval]

And what of those times residents are not aware or the department is neither staffed nor stocked?

[lastincident]

The department is always stocked. [ Don't even front, Morrigan, he's been running the infirmary since he got here and is the lone doctor on staff. ] And if they're not comfortable coming to us, then they either take their risks or ask the Admiral for supplies.

[tis_disapproval]

This has not always been so...

[lastincident]

It is so now.

[tis_disapproval]

Nor is anyone currently being poisoned. This does not mean it would be impossible.

[lastincident]

I'm not going to argue with you. I do not appreciate you making my job harder with needless and panic-inducing speculation.

No one is being sterilized.

Contraception is fully available.

If you have any legitimate medical concerns, please, see me in my office.

[ And with that, he hangs up to manage his rage points. ]

[routemistress]

One, not everyone's shagging people they could reproduce with at all, and two, I'm sure most of them that are are taking precautions. This isn't exactly the place to start a family on purpose.

[tis_disapproval]

Nevertheless, accidents do happen...

[routemistress]

[Iris has her thoughtful face on.]

The chances wouldn't be high. You might be onto summat though; we are outside of regular time 'ere. That might affect anything cyclical, in species that aren't native time travellers.

...I ought to look into this. I'll see 'ow many people are up for being checked out.

[tis_disapproval]

Indeed... Seems a curiosity, in itself, that calendars are in such abundance.

Some realms are beyond even mortal imagination.

[Thoughtful face, meet knowing face.]

[routemistress]

Don't knock mortal imagination, lady; it's a force to be reckoned with. Ever seen a sprouting seed crack an iron slab?

I'll be looking into this. You up for blood screening, are you?

[tis_disapproval]

Oh, on the contrary. I've been witness to more than most. As for blood...

[Hmm... To give or not to give? This is mulled over for a few brief moments before giving an answer.]

I would consider it.

[shakenandlimp]

With the infirmary as good as it is I shouldn't wonder if resourceful women can't find the best of what they need to avoid it.

[He looks disapproving at this open address of the subject, but they might as well all be blunt together:]

There's also no Articles of War or similar this barge operates under, and the absence of Article 29 has been noted by more than one hearty soul. And the ladies make their own way, of course.

[tis_disapproval]

Considering our regular bouts of amnesia or even changes of gender and species, 'tis not always womenfolk who are susceptible...