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Temperance rubbed sanitizer into her hands as she followed the woman out of the room. Five vials for 7 different tests, ugh. She didn't want to be in that woman's shoes. She stifled a yawn just as Joanie called out that she had someone waiting in room B. The blood-sucking day never ended.

"Thanks," she called out. "Can you clean up in A for me? She was a bit of a squirter." Joanie made a disgusted face and Temperance giggled. "You know I'm joking, Joanie." It was a good thing most people couldn't hear beyond the lobby; she'd have probably gotten in trouble for that, but small, stupid jokes kept her sane. Temperance cracked her neck and strode along to room B.

Pausing at the open door, she poked her head in, customer service-y nurse face set in a smile. "So, what are we here for today?"

That was more information than most people gave her (aside from the man who came in with gout every so often - she got an unfortunately complete progress report from him every time), but she just smiled. "School is difficult; it's best to rule out things with tests to help set your mind at ease-" She looked down at the test requisition. "Chester. I'm Temperance and I'll be your nurse today." He was pale as paper, giving even Temperance a run for her money.

She turned away, prepping her table. Then her eyes alit on Chester's last name. "Hey did you, by chance, used to do sports or something? My little brother - oh, um, I'm probably being silly, sorry. Which arm do you prefer?"

"Had to go to some," she said lightly. "Familial duty and all that. Fortitude." She paused. "That's my brother, I mean. He goes by Fort a lot. Fort Clark - played a lot of soccer and basketball." She set out the vials before turning back to Chester.

Taking a rubber tube, she twisted it around his arm. With deft fingers she tapped at his veins and frowned. "Make me a fist, okay? Why would you be sorry about me seeing you play?"