Fifteen

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

Admittedly, the Chinese New Year isn't a usual observance for me, but this year... Gung Hay Fat Choy!

It's the Year of the Snake, and, as the one-time Serpent-Bearer, I just think it's likely to be an auspicious year.

Comments

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

Ah, well, Bonne Année. I hope the new year does bring you good fortune.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

Thank you, miss.

Have... we been properly introduced?

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

Ah, no, my apologies. My name is Wren. Or Hel as the case may be.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

Dr. Galen Oram, Miss Wren. Or, if you'd rather, Asclepius, god of medicine.

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

Which do you prefer?

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

Either sits equally well on me. A lot of my patients know the truth. I couldn't exactly take the day off work last year.

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

Yes, that was a rather interesting day.

In any case, it's nice to meet you, Dr. Oram.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

The pleasure's mine, Wren.

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

So you say you used to be a serpent-bearer? I am not well versed in Greek mythology, so please forgive the foolish question.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

Yes. The medical snake-wrapped staff came from me. Though some mistakenly use Hermes' caduceus.

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

Ah, how fascinating. I'm rather fond of snakes, which is why I asked.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

I'm the proud owner of a lovely royal python by the name of Sunshine.

[keepswhatishers.insanejournal.com]

Oh how sweet. I don't own a snake myself, but I do have a dog. His name is Rafe.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

We used to have a sheepdog when I was a boy. But that was a while ago. Now, it's me, Sunshine and Pendragon.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

Dwo je! Gung Hay Fat Choy!

I hope this is a good sign for you and all of us.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

That's the hope. Snakes are really a very interesting sign, if you've ever done any study of the systems.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I haven't done any study as such. All of my knowledge is first-hand, so to speak. The kids and their families, you know?

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

The higher mysteries are something of a fascination for me, so I'm probably more versed in them than most.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I'm starting to think I should be studying the higher mysteries more now, myself. What with everything going on. Luckily, I have a wide pool of munchkin resources who like to talk about celebrations and traditions.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

I do know my way around most divination practices. You should see my basement sometime.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

It sounds really interesting. Maybe some day? I better check to see if my credit card has frequent flier miles.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

No rush, lad. It's not going anywhere for a while. I'm sure Erato could tell you about it.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I will have to ask her then. Honestly, though, trips tend to have to wait until breaks when you're a teacher, anyway. So you don't have to worry I'll be showing up on your doorstep tomorrow. I promise.

[ieter-amumon.insanejournal.com]

I understand. But, if you are ever out here, just call me or the hospital, and I'm sure it'll be fine.