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Routine Medical

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"Holly, Are You Trying to Kill Me?"

"There's only so much magic and medication can do, Commander. You need to make some life-style changes to keep that blood pressure under control."

"I know, I know. You're gonna tell me to give up the cigars, right?"

"Well, that would certainly help, but work-related stress aggravates your condition."

"You want me to give up the job? You cannot be serious!"

"No, Haven needs you too much for that."

"So what do you suggest? I ask all the bad guys, ever so nicely, to go straight?"

"Not that either, though it's a nice idea. However, you could sack Captain Short."