The medbay had become somewhat crowded in the aftermath of what was now called, in hushed voices in the corridors of the ship; the messhall battle. The Gentleman had managed to carry, joy- and carefully, Dr. Laetia to the medbay and dragged the screaming Dwight Rhymes along with them. Calico Jack was following behind them but couldn't bring himself to help. The Gentleman didn't mind. Jack had other qualities. Compassion wasn't one of them and he was used to cleaning up after Jack. It pretty much came with the Job. Jack didn't expect him to partake in his squabbles, which were a frequent occurance, and bonnet didn't expect jack to think too much. It was an effective split of the workload. And Stede could practically feel the envy radiating off of Jack so he kept his mouth shut and got on with it.
Dr. Laetia had regained her wits a couple of minutes ago, but felt strangely relaxed. There is can eb a strange quality to being carried. She could tell that the man holding her meant her no harm. It was refreshing after all they had been through, after what she had been through.
'ehm Mr. ... you can let me down now'
No reaction.
'excuse me' she mumbled 'thank you I can walk on my own fine'
Bonnet raised an eyebrow at her.
'Sure mam' he said after a moment had passed and their eyes had met. He just walked on.
Her fist suddenly made its way to Bonnet's still bleeding nose. Bonnet fell on his arse, cushioned by Dwights thick skull.
'What did you that for lady, that was absolutely uncalled for, what is it with you hitting people unannounced, a hobby of yours or something?'
Dr. Laetia straightend herself, gave him a kick in the ribs for good measure, turned her back and walked to the medbay.
'Man what a shame, I knew you had shitty taste in woman but she takes the cake'
'Oh shuddup dude, atleast i'm sticking to woman'
'Fair point man'
'Now how about you drag this sorry wanker along dude. Your mess so you might aswell'
'ehhhh man I don't think I can, I mean look at him'
'ahskjdfhalkösdhf'
They exchanged a telling look that held an entire conversation about the nature of their agreement. The Gentleman conceded.
'FINE, dude, whatever'
'Alright man fine' Jack shrugged and grabbed the other arm that Stede offered him.
In medical Dr. Laetia had a minute to reflect before the trio arrived. Dwight had passed out again. Conclusion had yet to be drawn but her mood had stabilized in the familar safety of her workspace. Bonnet and Rackham entered, dragging former captain Rhymes by his arms
'put the patient on the table, we are going to have to realign his bones. Good, now hold him still'
They did as they were told. Meanwhile the doctor looked into her database for the exact species and intolerances for Dwight D. and rummage through her cabinets for the right anesthetic. She mumbled to herself.
'Basic human .... male .... 75KG'
'Ok here captain, chew on this' She stuffed what looked like a candy, it had a smiley on it, into Dwights mouth.
'You two, who said you could leave. Stay there'
She picked up a handheld scanner and made a 3D Xray image of the two fractures.
'You are in luck captain, your old fracture while reopened didn't splinter and the new one is a clean break'
'uh huhm' Dwight let out some faint lifesigns through his clamped teeth.
'We are going to realign your bones and quick glue them together, it's going to hurt a little but you ll be able to walk with crutches tomorrow'
'uh humm ... thats good right?'
He glanced to the corner of the room where Bonnet and Rackham were quietly discussing how to get themselves some of the smiley candy.
'What are they doing here?'
'They will help align your bones Captain, it takes a bit of force and it's easier with a helping hand'
'nonononononono no please no' Despair choked his neck and he began to feel like he had swallowed a frog whole.
'oh stop wimpering man'
'Yea .... pussy, ... no offence mam'
They grinned like two middle schoolers with a cigarette behind their back and a teacher walking past.
'Hold him down tight, Mr. Rhymes it's going to be ok, trust me.'
Before Dwight could even give his concerns voice again Dr Laetia pulled his leg and spun it back into the right spot, with a good solid and loud snapping sound accompanied by screams, swiftly stepped up to the other leg and did it all again.
She looked at Bonnet and Rackham and though about what to say next. It was complicated, she was still quite angry, but had enough wits about her to realize that, superior position aside, that while Bonnet had been suprisingly friendly towards her she couldn't quite say the same about Rackham and the two were sort of an item and she had witnessed first hand what Rackham did when provoked. Luckily for her the Nori called.
'Bonnet and Rackham to the bridge please, captains orders'