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[sound_council]

Perhaps this is a bit forward of me, but my experiences over the last few months have indicated that there is a near-criminal lack of basic medical knowledge among the ninja and civilian population.

As such I, Dr. Yakushi of the Sound, will happily answer any medical questions you might have, no matter your village affiliation, from the hours of 3pm to 6pm, Mondays through Fridays. Yes, even the questions your parents or teachers are unwilling to answer. Yes, even things that might make you uncomfortable or embarrassed. There is an anonymous messaging option for that very reason. Yes, I can speak to most complications arising from Bloodline Talents (though depending on how unusual your abilities, it might be best to speak to your personal doctor or teacher, should your talents be considered a village secret.) It would be my pleasure, and duty, to answer your questions and decrease the number of preventable injuries within our communities.

So.

Ask away.

Some common questions to start us off - 

Is scar tissue stronger than regular skin?
It is. However, each cell of your body can only replicate so many times. I would encourage you not to intentionally scar yourself for any reason. 

How useful is medical jutsu outside the ninja world?
Very. Most humans possess at least a base-line amount of chakra which can be induced to speed healing. Furthermore, basic medical knowledge includes traditional as well as ninjutsu based healing. I would encourage everyone to learn at least a bit of the former. It can save lives. If you are interested, I can post information on the basics of CPR, Chakra Healing and first Aid as taught by the Sound. 

Do ninja's have to eat more than regular people?
Using ninjutsu uses energy similar to that of regular exercise. The more you exercise, the more you need to eat. Similarly, the more you practice ninjutsu, the more calories you will need to consume. This is equally applicable to both male and female ninja. Starving yourself for any reason is idiotic and can lead to health complications which can negatively effect ones abilities. I recommend eating a balanced but varied diet, to ensure that you are receiving the appropriate amounts of micro-nutrients as well as calories.

Are condoms uncomfortable?
No. If your significant other uses this as an excuse to not wear them, they are lying and should be dealt with accordingly. Alternatively, if your find your preferred method of protection uncomfortable, it is likely that you are using the incorrect size. Please be safe when engaging in intercourse. The Sound already has too many orphans.

And because this is distressingly common - 
I cut off my finger/hand/arm/head. Is it possible to reattach it?
Please do not do this. While an experienced medical professional can reattach and ocassionally regrow limbs, every surgery has its dangers. At the moment, I have a jar on my desk full of glass eyes and an entire sewing kit of sutures specifically for re-attaching fingertips. If you are a teacher or parent of a young ninja, for the love of all things holywatch your children while they are training. Just because doctors can reattach limbs, doesn't mean we should be asked to do so on a daily basis!

Comments

[sound_council]

Generally the more information one has, the better. But if there is a reason you would wish to hide a potential ability from your village, I can understand your hesitance in taking the test.

I see. May I ask how often this happens? If there is some kind of regular schedual, it might be possible to link the feeling to a season or monthly cycle. And if the occurance is becoming more frequent, it would be important to discover the cause as quickly as possible.

The more you speak of this, the more it sounds like an external jutsu, perhaps designed to either keep you away from someone or a group of people, or to overtime corrupt your skills. Especially if it is uncommon to experience it within your village's walls and protections.

Not knowing your position, I cannot guess as to why it is targeted at you, however.

I would be happy to help with interpretation. This is far more interesting than putting on bandaids and healing bruises.

[sensethis]

I don't have a reason to hide anything from my own village. I just would rather not have the possibility of an inaccurate result hanging over my head.

Not with any obvious frequency. There's usually some amount of weeks or months between occurrences. And I'm pretty sure it isn't an allergy to pollen or dust or something else that happens with the seasons. It wasn't more frequent, just more potent. I apologize for the lack of clarity.

But the only time I'm around the same people with any regularity is when I'm in my village and I'm generally alright at those times. It's easier to tune out.

I'll see if I can locate some help and get back to you then.

[sound_council]

Fair enough. May I ask why others have suggested you have the talent? It must be something more than this drowning feeling, correct?

You know your own body best. If you feel certain that the cause is external nor a simple cause, I trust your intuition.

Can you explain what you mean when you say "tune out"?

And I would be curious if you get any further results - especially any notes you take about the experience. They would certainly help.

[sensethis]

It was just the one. I got a little...woozy is the only accurate description. I was already suffering from the beginnings of a monster of a headache though. It just got a little overwhelming between the drowning feeling and that.

Easier to ignore. Forget about it. Familiar is easier, less overwhelming. I know where to focus if I start feeling a headache coming on.

I'll see what I can put together for you.

[sound_council]

Interesting. That doesn't sound like any awakening story I've heard, though the headache fits. I wonder if this person sensed in you something that neither of us could guess at.

Can you describe to me what, exactly, you focus on?

Thank you. I hope I've been of help.

[sensethis]

Fits being a sensor? We'll never know for sure, I'm not exactly sure our paths will cross again in the future. He isn't exactly the only capable shinobi from his village. Even if he is the only one with such a dense feeling to him, almost like the water in my head were nearly solid.

A sensation that's soothing. It usually feels like a warm breeze, sometimes it coupled with a feeling of stability or feeling like I'm sinking into a pile of blankets fresh from the dryer.

[sound_council]

Given your reaction, it may be a good idea to avoid this person in the future, even if he does return to your village. Especially if we cannot rule out the fact that he is the cause of your problem..

When you say 'dense' - could you compare that to how others feel?

And this sensation - does it come from within, or do you ind it in your surroundings?

[sensethis]

That part won't be particularly hard. I know what he feels like and I can avoid him if he ever does visit.

Most people aren't so solid. Sometimes they feel spongy or like they'll just blow away, but he was dense and solid and immovable.

I'm not sure. I just get an impression of what they feel like and that's how I tend to describe them, and sometimes it changes over time.

[sound_council]

That seems like it would be in your best interests. There is no need to expose yourself to unnessary discomfort.

Facinating. Do people become more or less "solid" over time? Do people change with age or experience, perhaps? Or could it be that it changes depending on how well you know them?

[sensethis]

Then I should be good in that case.

I...don't know. I've never found anyone that felt quite so solid like that before. I don't know that either. My aunt is pretty stable, hasn't shifted or changed for as long as I've known her. If nothing else you've given me something else to keep track of when around people repeatedly.