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[The camera comes on, and Sarah smiles as she greets Wonderland.]

Hi, everyone. If we haven't met, I'm Sarah Weller. I've been here about two months now, and I've noticed in between the insane things that happen, there's a lot of training going on either magical or physical sparring, weight lifting, all the good stuff. Injuries can happen, and while I do realize we have a few great doctors here, I wanted to offer my service, too. I'm a physical therapist. Specifically orthopedic which means I'm a pretty great masseuse. If you have a lot of aches and pains or joint problems that won't go away, muscle groups that regularly hurt, I can help. I can also help you come up with an exercise regimen that might be better for you.

If you're into water therapy, we can arrange something at the pool, but otherwise, you can find my therapy room down on the first floor, nestled between all the training facilities in room twenty-three.

[She pans the camera then to give everyone a view of the room before focusing the camera back on her.]

I won't live in this space, so let's go by appointment, any day of the week, normal business hours, nine to five. There's of course no charge for obvious reasons, and I'm happy to do something I know to help people. Each session goes about an hour and I'm starting now.

Oh, PS: Massages are great too for just relaxation, so even if you don't have a problem area, treat yourself sometime.

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[ Well, the scantily clad rub downs are only for people she's dating. Sorry, Anders. ]

God, wow, no. A massage shouldn't leave you sore, or more sore than when you walked in. I went to school for a while to learn how to not hurt people when I do this. Someone could do real damage if the hit a nerve wrong. I promise you'll feel amazing by the time I'm done.

[ He does get his oil now, though it's more sandalwood scented than anything else, and this is the last part of the massage, her hands working it into his skin. ]

_{[Alas, he can dream...]}

I don't think she was a professional in the same sense as yourself.

_{[From his position, it's muffled, but he's clearly chuckling. Ferelden's natural resources include an abundance of swindlers and con men. You have to admire his countrymen for their entrepreneurial spirits.]}

Why did you decide to go into this of all things, if you don't mind my asking? Not that I'm complaining.

_{[But braving the unwashed masses and agreeing to rub them down for a living? That strikes Anders as selfless and masochistic all at once.]}

Well. I was going to school to be a nurse. Then I met this guy, and...then I got pregnant, so. My plans changed to something I could get done a lot faster with a little less school. Usually, my job isn't this, exactly. I'm helping athletes who get hurt people who were in accidents and need physical therapy. That sort of thing.

[ So, not quite the same as the Wonderland gig. ]

Here, doing this is something that keeps people relaxed and keeps me busy, so I don't mind it.

Ah, so that's what happened. Bundles of joy do have a way of throwing a wrench in your plans. But it sounds as though things worked out in the end.

_{[She has a vocation she seems to enjoy, and a son that he presumes she also enjoys.]}

The next time I pull something while running for my life, I'm definitely stopping in. _{[Cheerfully:]} I'm sure this place'll provide plenty of opportunity.

They did, no regrets about anything.

[ Maybe her ex. Though, see the whole bundle of joy thing. She wouldn't trade him for anything. When she's done with his massage, she steps back. ]

Well, let's hope you're here for more of a nice way to unwind than because you're hurt, next time I see you in here. And hey, you're all done now.

For what it's worth, I'm glad you went into orthopedics.

_{[Because hey, this stuff really works when done for its intended purpose. The muscles in his back and neck feel like savage beasts that have been soothed with some TLC by the time she's finished, and he stretches out his back experimentally.

Healing magic can have the same effect, but like many things, doing it by hand is better, he thinks.]}

I could've fallen asleep right here on your table--and that is most definitely a compliment. _{[He sits up, folding his arms behind his head in another big stretch.]} I feel better already. Remind me not to underestimate Earth skills.

People do, and it's always fine. I'm glad you feel better. [ She's quite proud of herself and glad that he's impressed. ]

So, tell your friends, tell them to come by. Not that it matters one way or the other how much business I do, but it's still nice to be busy and know people like it.

I would've hated to have dozed through the best part--that thing you did on my lower back feels like it popped back something into place. Augh, I really am getting too old for this kidnapping thing.

_{[Listen to this guy whine. He talks as if he's older than the hills when he's not even thirty yet and still in fighting form.

Sliding off the table, Anders retrieves his shirt and slips it back on. When it settles over his head and his face becomes visible again, it's apparent that he's smiling widely.]}

Are you kidding? I'll tell everyone. You get two thumbs up from me.

Thanks for the good press.

[ She leads him back out to the front area, glad that he had a good experience because honestly? Some people don't and they wind up hating it. ]

I'm sure I'll see you again soon, if not here, then around.

Being a healer in a different manner, I find it an interesting area of study, to tell the truth. You'll have to tell me more about it sometime. _{[Anders' characteristic cocky smile is never too far away, however, and he flashes it now.]} But who doesn't love massages?

_{[Free massages deserve great press.]}

Thank you for letting me be a guinea pig. We'll definitely talk again soon. I'd better clear out before more eager patients come knocking.

_{[Maybe by next time he'll come up with a proper fake injury to get himself back in here... With Anders, you can never tell.]}

Who indeed.

[ Sarah grins and walks him out, and sure enough someone's waiting outside the door. ]

I'll see you later. And stay relaxed!

[ Or as relaxed as he can in the unpredictable world of Wonderland. ]

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