sick-bay

As previews of Julie Taymor's behemoth Broadway show "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" continue to be hobbled by actor injuries, safety concerns and high-scrutiny headlines, Blitt's sick-bay scene of laid-up and lame Peter Parkers strikes just the right comic note.

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Or rather the aftermath of it came to his notice in sick-bay.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

On instructions from Sbl, Commander Exeter had kept the treatment water from the first bath and, when needed, Thian took Mur down to sick-bay for another session.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

Flk gestured for Thian to seat himself which he was quite willing to do for even the short walk up from sick-bay proved tiring. 'dini seating had been included in the furnishings of this stateroom and FIk made itself comfortable on the padded stool.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

As they passed some of the more important features, or Lin indicated which lift to take to reach the gym, sick-bay and commissary, Rojer began to feel more assured.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

Those listening in - and sick-bay seemed well populated at the moment - murmured in surprise.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

Slumping down on the bunk, he had only to extend his hand to the terminal and contact sick-bay.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

And 'ported them both to the sick-bay corridor outside the cubicle.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

There were twenty-five in sick-bay, and not all with just black eyes and bruises.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993

Next he let himself into an empty cabin adjacent to sick-bay and started to scan the waiting patients, keeping a light contact with Gravy.

Damia's Children McCaffrey, Anne 1993