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Taking fire, ducking for cover, hiding in the trenches, waiting it out, holding my breath, praying, screaming, crying, throwing up—another day with my extended family talking politics during the holidays 😭😭

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Little 221B Baker Street character line-up but it's slightly different every time I cross-post.

Quite satisfying to see them side-by-side like this 🙂‍↕️

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This is actually so cute if you think about it. Like Arthur being so impressed about how quickly Merlin picked up on the spell and pronunciation, not having any clue whatsoever that he’s basically magic incarnate. Meanwhile Merlin is shaking like “oh yeah must be beginners luck”. But then Arthur keeps coming to him to solve magical problems because well “Merlin is just so naturally talented. It’d be foolish not to go to him for help”.

And Merlin finally gets to be his full self around Arthur and it’s just so FREEING. Like my guy is bursting at the seams with joy and pride. Looks like the freaking sun incarnate if you ask me. And Arthur sees this, sees the change that using magic has on Merlin and can’t help but think that maybe magic doesn’t corrupt (in fact, it might even make some people better).

Just Merlin and Arthur with no secrets between them being happy and saving Camelot. IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?! 😭😭

Also! I just thought of this! It would make the eventual reveal so so funny. Like think about it. Merlin goes to Arthur all serious like “Arthur, I’m sorry but I have magic.”

Arthur raises his eyebrows, looking at Merlin like he’s an idiot, “Um, yeah I know. I’m not blind, Merlin.”

“No, I mean, I was born with it. I’ve been lying to you all this time.”

At first, Arthur is confused. He tries to go into his little hole of denial. But then it becomes clear to him—why Merlin is so practiced, why he doesn’t bat an eye at the supernatural, why he just won’t die (thank goodness for that).

And Arthur’s mad. Of course he’s mad. But not for the reason Merlin expects him to be. Instead, he’s like “Wait a minute! You mean to tell me you’ve been pulling stunts like this since day one WITHOUT ME?!”

Because if he’s being honest Arthur kind of loves going on these little adventures with Merlin. He’s mad because “We could have been doing this the whole time? I take you on all my quests! Why can’t I go on yours?”

Merlin responds “Well, technically I don’t really ask. I just come along anyway.”

Cue Arthur following Merlin out into the middle of the woods to fight an assassin one night.

“Going somewhere? The tavern perhaps?” Arthur drawls, leaning against a tree and definitely not (totally) scaring Merlin who realizes the grave mistake he’s made because now he’s got a stubborn, adventure-seeking tosser of a knight that follows him around everywhere and demands to have a piece of the action even when Merlin insists that “you can’t just fight a magical wind with a sword, you clotpole”.

“It’s an enchanted sword, Merlin!”

“That does make a difference if you can't actually hit the thing you're fighting!”

It’s such an interesting shift in their dynamic because Merlin was already the person Arthur always went to for advice and wisdom, but now they're truly in Merlin’s domain and Arthur has to rely on him and his knowledge a lot more, taking notes from him and constantly asking him questions. Merlin wants to be annoyed, wants to tell Arthur to just shut up and follow his lead, but a part of him is just so pleased that Arthur is finally taking an interest in this part of his life. He ends up answering all of Arthur’s many questions with patience and a subtle but fond smile.

And if Camelot is a lot safer in the following weeks, months. If Arthur is seen trailing after his manservant more than the other way around. If the two of them always seem to be wearing twin grins like conspirators, like partners-in-crime. Well, that's a secret just between Merlin and Arthur.

I want an episode that's basically Merlin and Arthur facing the usual, magical threat of the week, but they have to keep it a Secret from everyone (like with Uther's ghost).

So, Arthur carries the torches and the weapons and Merlin does the research on whatever magical creature it is and is, although he tries to do everything on his own, forced to show Arthur the results.

Arthur: it can only be killed with magic?

Merlin: I'm afraid so. There is this spell -

Arthur: but... Can we even use that?

Merlin: *hesitantly* I mean, If we do the pronounciation right?

Arthur: ... Alright, I'll do it.

...

Merlin ends up doing it in the end.

Arthur: holy shit, it worked!!!! *So excited he hugs Merlin*

Merlin: *trembling because he's still lying about his magic but also, Arthur saw him use magic and isn't mad*

A week later, Arthur puts an old cold case on the table: we have work to do

Merlin: oh no

So basically, the ghost hunter au we were teased with but never got.

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Love how tumblr has its own folk stories. Yeah the God of Arepo we’ve all heard the story and we all still cry about it. Yeah that one about the woman locked up for centuries finally getting free. That one about the witch who would marry anyone who could get her house key from her cat and it’s revealed she IS the cat after the narrator befriends the cat.

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An indication of how Theo ended up aligned with the Dread Doctors? In the two scenes where Theo is helpless and suffering physical abuse, he responds in the same way. A psychological game he plays with himself where he acts as if he’s consenting so he doesn’t have to face the fact that he’s powerless.

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#25 on Spotify wrapped says how 2025 is going to go. how's it going for you?

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Everyday I wait for my lost love to come back to me (Spotify Wrapped 2024)

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Writing Notes: Hypothermia

Hypothermia - A potentially fatal condition; occurs when body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C).

The danger signs include:

intense shivering;

stiffness and numbness in the arms and legs;

stumbling and clumsiness;

sleepiness, confusion, disorientation, amnesia, and irrational behavior; and

difficulty speaking.

The signs and symptoms of hypothermia follow a typical course, though the body temperatures at which they occur vary from person to person depending on age, health, and other factors.

The impact of hypothermia on the nervous system often becomes apparent quite early. Coordination, for instance, may begin to suffer as soon as body temperature reaches 95°F (35°C).

The early signs of hypothermia also include cold and pale skin and intense shivering; the latter stops between 90°F (32.2°C) and 86°F (30°C).

As body temperature continues to fall:

speech becomes slurred,

the muscles go rigid, and

the victim becomes disoriented and experiences eyesight problems.

Other harmful consequences include:

Dehydration

Liver and kidney failure

Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure rise during the first stages of hypothermia, but fall once the 90°F (32.2°C) mark is passed.

Below 86°F (30°C) most victims are comatose, and

below 82°F (27.8°C) the heart’s rhythm becomes dangerously disordered.

However, even at very low body temperatures, people can survive for several hours and be successfully revived, though they may appear to be dead.

TREATMENT

Until emergency help arrives, a victim of outdoor hypothermia should be brought to shelter and warmed by:

removing wet clothing and footwear,

drying the skin, and

wrapping him or her in warm blankets or a sleeping bag.

Gentle handling is necessary when moving the victim to avoid disturbing the heart.

Rubbing the skin or giving the victim alcohol can be harmful.

Warm drinks such as clear soup and tea are recommended for those who can swallow.

Anyone who aids a victim of hypothermia should also look for signs of frostbite and be aware that attempting to rewarm a frostbitten area of the body before emergency help arrives can be extremely dangerous. For this reason, frostbitten areas must be kept away from heat sources such as campfires and car heaters.

Rewarming is the essence of hospital treatment for hypothermia.

How rewarming proceeds depends on the body temperature.

Other considerations, such as the patient’s age or the condition of the heart, can influence treatment choices.

Different approaches are used for patients who are:

mildly hypothermic (the patient’s body temperature is 90–95°F [32.2–35°C]),

moderately hypothermic (86–90°F [30–32.2°C]), or

severely hypothermic (less than 86°F [30°C]).

Mild Hypothermia

Reversed with passive rewarming.

This technique relies on the patient’s own metabolism to rewarm the body.

Once wet clothing is removed and the skin is dried, the patient is covered with blankets and placed in a warmroom.

The goal is to raise the patient’s temperature by 0.9–3.6°F (0.5–2°C) an hour.

Moderate Hypothermia

Often treated first with active external rewarming and then with passive rewarming.

Active external rewarming - applying heat to the skin (e.g., by placing the patient in a warm bath or wrapping the patient in electric heating blankets).

Severe Hypothermia

Requires active internal rewarming, which is recommended for some cases of moderate hypothermia as well.

There are several types of active internal rewarming:

Cardiopulmonary bypass - the patient’s blood is circulated through a rewarming device and then returned to the body, is considered the best, and can raise body temperature by 1.8–3.6°F (1–2°C) every 3–5 minutes. However, many hospitals are not equipped to offer this treatment. The alternative is to:

Introduce warm oxygen or fluids into the body.

Hypothermia treatment can also include, among other things:

insulin,

antibiotics, and

fluid replacement therapy.

When the heart has stopped, both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rewarming are necessary. Once a patient’s condition has stabilized, he or she may need treatment for an underlying problem such as alcoholism or thyroid disease.

Source ⚜ More: Notes & References ⚜ Writing Realistic Injuries

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not romantic not platonic but a secret third thing [what would happen between earth and the moon if the earth stopped spinning as illustrated by xkcd randall munroe]

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finally watching house md in order instead of whatever random episodes my friends force me to watch and. wow. the mouse bites meme is. so accurate? why is wilson just Always There. "I too am in this episode!" YES DIVA WE KNOW WHY DO YOU KEEP SHOWING UP DONT YOU HAVE THINGS TO DO????

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Feeling so incredibly troubled right now ✌️

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Person A: "Is there not a single person in this room who is normal?"

Person B: [raises hand]

Person A: "Put your fucking hand down. Don't you dare think that I don't know what's under your bed."

Person B: [lowers hand]

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Hey guys be cool and normal but reblog this with the homemade meal that would get you the most hyped as a child. I need it for reasons.

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This looks like an old painting 😖

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robert sean leonard your homoerotic little friendships have ruined my life

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i lied. put your clothes back on. we're going to watch dead poets society while i psychoanalyse every character and express my thoughts after every scene cut.