Been giving thought to why NOT Avon.

Skipping Avon's ability to endure torture for four days and his desire to go off and enjoy possible death from radiation WITHOUT a group bonding experience, I think he'd make an awful patient.

I can just see Avon stuck in bed (they probably had to tie him down to do it [no other list comments, please. You know what I mean]). It would be "Vila, get me a glass of water. Now." and "Vila, give me the remote. Or else." not to mention, "Cally, I'll humor your delusion I actually need to rest, but I refuse to do it in these barbaric surroundings. I want a fluffier pillow. Two of them. And get me the electric blanket. And I said chicken _broth_, not boullion. And _hot_. Vila can show you how to use the microwave. He's in the kitchen fixing soup. Oh, and remind him that it's just an eighth teaspoon of sweet paprika or he'll have to toss this batch, too.

"And tell Orac I want my science magazines back. Now."

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