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[stubble]

Might there be someone present who could explain the concept of "nuclear warfare" to me? To my knowledge, we've nothing of the sort in my world.

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[stubble]

That's correct. You're saying it burns the earth?

A planet we visited was subject to such warfare. It is unknown to me and I wished to understand it.

[hedone]

I'm saying it's destructive and has long-lasting consequences. Though there's some burning involved, too, more often than not.

Was it? I hope no one lingered too long.

[stubble]

What sort of long-lasting consequences?

It is my understanding that all those who went to the world returned.

[hedone]

I'm hardly an expert, but nuclear radiation can lead to illnesses that kill weeks or years later.

[stubble]

What is radiation?

[hedone]

A side effect of nuclear bombs going off.

[stubble]

Are these illnesses contagious? Or detectable somehow?

[hedone]

Not sure about the first, but yes on the second. If you have the right equipment, of course.

[stubble]

Do you know the symptoms?

[hedone]

Again, I'm hardly an expert. You'd be better off asking a doctor, but nausea and cancer come to mind.

[stubble]

[ All these words Cullen doesn't know! ]

What is cancer? Can you tell me or should I speak with one of these doctors?

[hedone]

[ sorry, buddy. solo will have to work on his inter-temporal and inter-world social skills. ]

I think you should speak to a doctor, really. They should also have the equipment to measure radiation.

[stubble]

[ Why isn't everyone from ye olden times????? ]

Very well.

[ Wait for it. ]

Where might I find one of these doctors?

[hedone]

[ honestly, solo feels like he's pretty far behind already. ]

I assume on the ship. Or in a hospital.

[stubble]

I see. Thank you for your assistance.

[hedone]

Oh, any time.