Jin/Stories
Alk and co. encounter an unlicensed doctor on the run from Gaean officials. Offering his services as a doctor and a priest, Jin asks to join the group on their travels.
Alk: Okay! I think that should do it.
Stella: Agreed. Let's head back.
Light: Watch out!
Jin: So sorry! Gotta go!
Alk: You okay there, Stella?
Stella: I'm fine. That person was in an awful hurry. I wonder what happened?
Gaean Soldier: Drat... He slipped away again! Excuse me, but have you seen a rather unkempt-looking man with crimson hair wearing a black coat by any chance?
Alk: Uh...
Gaean Soldier: Well, just be wary of any "doctor" that fits the description. He's unlicensed. If you happen to encounter him, please report him to the authorities as soon as possible.
Jin: Yeesh... FINALLY lost 'em. Don't those boots have anything better to do than stalk me all day?
Alk: Wait, you're the guy!
Jin: Sorry about earlier. I was kind of in a hurry back there, if you couldn't tell.
Jin: Looks like you got scratched up a bit. There. That should do ya.
Stella: Thank you. Is it true that you're an unlicensed doctor? Is that why they were chasing you?
Jin: They really gave you the rundown on me, huh? But to answer your question, yeah. I'm technically unlicensed.
Jin: The name's Jin. I'm a back-alley doctor of sorts. But I'm good at what I do—I don't need a license to prove that!
Light: ...The law requires you have one regardless.
Jin: Heh, you're a funny one. Got a thing for bureaucracy, huh? How many lives has bureaucracy ever saved?
Light: What?
Jin: And if I were to get a license now, I'd be a little TOO perfect, you know? What's the fun in that?
Jin: Not to mention I've already got a second profession lined up on the off chance anything were to go wrong... if you catch my drift.
Light: What's this?
Stella: An ordained member of the clergy... Are you a priest?
Alk: No way! You don't look like one at all! Or a doctor, for that matter.
Jin: Haha! Givin' it to me straight, huh? Fair enough.
Jin: But I'm not just a doctor or a priest. I've got a third title too.
Stella: A third title?
Jin: ...Yep. It's a secret though!
Light: Seriously?!
Jin: Spend some time with me, and you'll eventually figure it out. What do you say?
Jin: I was just starting to get bored of this town, actually.
Light: And you're sure local law enforcement coming down on you has nothing to do with it?
Jin: I wonder? But if you let me join you, you're getting a package deal—doctor AND priest, at your service.
Jin: And I don't offer my services to just anyone, you know?
Stella: That seems logical enough. We'd love to have you, Jin.
Alk: Y-you sure, Stella?
Jin: Woohoo! I knew you'd come around! You won't regret it.
Stella asks Jin why he hasn't procured a medical license despite having the skill and medical knowledge. He responds by saying that as long as he can continue to save lives, that's enough for him.
Alk: See? This is what happens when you keep washing yourself with a cold towel.
Light: That was merely *cough* *cough* a part of my training!
Stella: Your cough is getting worse. I think it's time we call a doctor.
Alk: Yeah. Have you seen Jin around?
Light: Jin?! That unlicensed sawbones?! Please, have mercy!
Stella: Desperate times call for desperate measures. Let's hurry.
Alk: There you are, Jin!
Jin: A patient for me? For the record, I'm not a licensed veterinarian either.
Light: I'm not a *cough* *hack* animal!
Jin: Calm down, little buddy. Let's have a listen to your heartbeat for now.
Jin: Hmm...
Jin: ...
Light: I-is something wrong?!
Jin: I'm sorry.
Light: No... It can't be. I still have so much to do!
Jin: Haha! Just pullin' your tail. It's just a cold.
Jin: For someone your size... I think this amount of medicine should do the trick.
Jin: Drink this for two days, drink plenty of fluids and rest easy. Got it?
Alk: There's a time and place for jokes, you know!
Stella: You're a good doctor, Jin.
Jin: Oh? Well, I guess you could say I'm a bit of a prodigy. You won't find a better physician anywhere else!
Stella: Impressive. If you have the talents, why is it that you haven't obtained a license yet?
Jin: Heh... Yeah, I'll get around to that when I feel like it.
Light: You must think us fools if you expect us to *cough* *hack* believe that.
Jin: Oops. You got me there. But I think I'll be just fine with the way things are.
Jin: The heavens have blessed us with this life—I'm merely helping others take care of themselves. I AM a priest, remember?
Jin: Oh, look at the time! Sorry, but I've got to get running. Don't forget to take your medicine, Light!
Alk: ...You guys ever get the feeling he's not telling us something?
Stella: ...?