#Injury TW

[strtravels]

Part of him wanted to laugh at the words – the whole situation even. Tired to the bone. Exhausted beyond just the physical. And she brought up his insubordination as if it hadn’t saved her life! Part of him, small and locked away somewhere, found this as ridiculous as he once had, years and years younger, as he was standing in front of his superior, having to listen to a speech about how his refusal to do as he had been commended, could have put them all in danger. But he had never been able to blindly follow orders. Rubbish, really, when you had signed up for the military, knowing that it would be expected of you. Couldn’t change it now. And he also didn’t want to change the decision he had made.

Her quiet fury was met with stubbornness in his eyes; still standing at the end of her bed, but drawing back his hand. If she wanted to fire him, then he would accept it without complaint. He had thought this just – no, he had lost all sense of time, but he still knew he had thought so. It was still the truth. His words as calm as possible.

“ – and I ignored your order. Not once, but several times today, Kate. I’m aware.” Strange to hear his full name from her again. She had stopped calling him Edward some time ago – just as she had stopped falling him Lieutenant and then Mister Southgate at some point. Hours spent working together, piling up to years now. And then, there was the fact, he… SWALLOWED WHATEVER HE HAD WANTED TO SAY, and shook his head slightly instead.

“If you want me to bring you the form to file a complaint, I’ll gladly do so. If you want the forms for a dishonourable discharge, I am sure I can ask Vikram to sign them, too. I can’t, however, say I regret not listening to your orders this time, Kate, because if I had listened, you…” STILL COULDN’T GET HIMSELF TO SAY IT, even if the thought was clearly formed. But there was also another reason he didn’t get to finish his sentence: a tutting from the nurse; a disapproving look he saw out of the corners of his eyes as the nurse moved closer again.

“Oh you two! I don’t want to hear another word of it! And sit down! You must be exhausted!”

Had briefly turned to her, and then turned back to Kate – for a moment unsure if their conversation would still continue (not listening to orders was the topic, after all) – until she asked him a question. Unfinished. Took him a moment to realise what she was even talking about, until he followed the softer-looking gaze to the dark stains on his shirt. “No, it’s not…”

“Sweetheart, do you really think we’d let him donate blood if this was his own? Stubborn, that’s what he is… But you’re lucky he’s 0 negative. I've never seen any man volunteer so quickly in my life!”

Could recall the fear, the urgency of hours prior. From the time he'd run into her office, to the time she'd crashed to the floor. Had her heart stopped pounding in her own ears, for even a second, until now? And even then. Now that she was here, in an empty room, no pressing emergency, no aliens, no invasion, not even a report in need to be filed, she somehow felt just as stressed as if there had been. Funny, the things that stop a person in their tracks.

Stared at him, silent for a second or two, nodding at his words. She knew he meant it to comfort her, but she also knew him well enough to read between the lines.The trainees had survived. Others had not. Then of course, there was the matter of his insubordination. She remembered shouting at him, slamming a frustrated hand against the desk that did more harm to her than it did solving the problem. Of course she was glad to still be alive, what sane person wouldn't be? That didn't change the seriousness of it all.

Kate's eyes drifted away from him. Damn it. Couldn't berate him when he was looking at her like that. she knew precisely why he hadn't listened to her to begin with. It was precisely the reason she'd told him to stay back behind the door.

Some part of her, a part that was as kind as it was cowardly, wanted to put an end to their shared misery. Don't. Don't look at me like that, I'm your bloody employer for gods sake. It could have been you in this bed in my place, or worse.... But the words stuck, refusing to speak on the matter either way. Instead, Kate cleared her throat, voice shaking with quiet fury as she replied.

❝ Luck? ....No. I don't think that's quite the right word for it. In-Insubordination? Negligence, perhaps? I gave you a direct order Edward... ❞ 

Out of the corner of her eye she saw a flicker of movement. Frowning, she raised her eyes to follow it and found herself staring at the nurse's disapproving expression from the doorway. The frown deepened as the woman, tutting, jerked her head in Ed's general direction. Kate blinked in confusion, her gaze returning to Ed.

Still not quite awake, the combination of the dull pain in her arm and the medication doing it's best to hamper her senses, it took a moment to register. Perhaps the nurse was simply asking her to take pity on him, either way, the moment she caught sight of his shirt, stained with dark splatters of dried blood from the collar all the way down, she was doing just as the woman was subtly asking. Her gaze softened again, eyes flickering to his face anxiously. What she had been afraid of to begin with.

❝ oh, god. Ed? Are you...!? ❞  She trailed off, unable to finish that sentence.

[wolfsteax]

♦️can't see straight♦️

[sayruq]

As of now, there isn't a Gofundme. Let's ask the following organisations to evacuate this child to safety:

Doctors Without Borders [Website / Instagram / Twitter]

Palestine Children's Relief Fund [Website / Instagram / Twitter]

Medical Aid for Palestinians [Website / Instagram / Twitter]

Palestinian Red Crescent Society [Website / Instagram / Twitter] (you should also message Red Cross)

The Egyptian and Qatari governments (especially if you're a citizen of either country)

Please message them on social media and their websites.

[rhymewithrachel]

Rip guys

[real-team-luster]

I'd love to, but if I put any more strain on my ribs I'm worried they'll be permanently damaged. Though I suppose I could just try it...

Bad idea. I should lay back down.

Anyways... how's everyone this afternoon?

[moonsharky]

BUDDIE ★ BEST FRIEND (PT 3)

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[theladyeowyn]

You shall live to see these days renewed. And no more despair.

requested by @the-mawp

[seamayweed]

AEGON II TARGARYEN + Mother

House of the Dragon — 2.05 “Regent” // William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair

[theobrowningfd]

The stark contrast between the cool room and the warmth of Tam, allowed Theo to really relish in her. Just having her next to him helped him relax a bit, no longer fighting his muscles from letting him sink into the hospital bed beneath him. He hadn't even realized how tense he was until that moment, allowing himself to finally hit pause and relax, the weight of the day catching up to him. He was sore and in excruciating pain but he wanted to be strong and to be okay for her. Nodding, "I hope so. Though these last few months even before today have sort of tsught me that I don't need to be strong you know?" He tilted his head so he can see her as she looked at him, "and i want them to know that just as much."

Hearing those words being spoken after the day he had, broke open something within him that he didn't even know he had been guarding. He exhaled and tears welled up in his eyes, "and you are mine, one hundred percent. No doubt in my mind about it." He nodded, sniffling so those years wouldn't fall, "and likewise. Always." He nodded, his eyes filled with affection and pride at how far they had come since her return to town. Closing his eyes as he could start to feel the exhaustion creeping up, he nodded before feeling her lips upon his, nodding ever so slightly. Giving in to the exhaustion, he held onto her as he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

END

She was far warmer in comparison to him, urging Tamara to gently tug at the hospital blanket that was situated at the end of the bed up and over their bodies, before she got comfortable nestled underneath his arms. Feeling him relax beside her was conformation that she'd made the right decision. If he didn't strain, he would heal quicker. If that meant never leaving the space the entire duration of his stay, so be it. Seeing him smiling was comforting, even if it was small. She was so glad to be able to be there with him now, leaning her forehead against his cheek. The room reeked of antiseptic, but now that she was close to him, she caught lingering notes of smoke and vanilla bourbon. "They know you're strong, too." Tam added softly, tilting her head slowly so she could look into his eyes. "So strong." and not just physically, but mentally as well. When Theo put his mind to something, there was no stopping him. Well... majority of the time. This was just all an awful accident.

"You..." she started, exhaling the lightest of breaths in amazement, moving a hand to his jawline. "are the love of my life, and I would do anything for you," he was well aware of what her job meant to her, too. Knew that it was her way of giving back -- to the best of her ability. "But thank you." she couldn't tell if it was her or him that was shaking, or a combination, trying not to move too much before bringing her lips to his in the most tender kiss. "Shh." Tamara hushed, barely above a whisper, brushing her fingers that had cupped his cheek to trace soothingly around his features. "Try and get some sleep. I'm not going anywhere. Not right now."

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some doodles after the battle’s over

[robogart]

"A corpse... should be left well alone."

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Lady Maria from last April's fanart friday! :3c 💖💕

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[mostly-natm]

Some away missions are more dangerous than others.

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Richie walked, a bit slowly with the other towards his apartment. He was thankful that he found a kind person, because someone could have been really rude to him. "i'm richie, by the way. i don't know if i told you that or not."

Bo Peep grins. "Of course I will, it's no problem at all." She holds out her arm. "Okay, let's go. We'll walk carefully."

[scealaiscoite]

.☽༊˚ prompts for helping bathe an injured loved one

¹⁾ sitting on the edge of the bathtub and letting them lay their head against your thigh as the fatigue starts taking hold

²⁾ “i know, i know it hurts but hold on for just a little longer and we’re done, yeah? think you can do that for me, pet?”

³⁾ helping them lean up so you can wash their back, and pretending not to notice them shaking in your arms

⁴⁾ “you needn’t be so gentle, y’know. if today wasn’t enough to break me, i doubt an ill-applied handful of shampoo will.”

⁵⁾ using your soapstuffs because the familiar scent will, hopefully, help calm them

⁶⁾ “i can’t believe it took a night like that for you to let me help you with something.”

⁷⁾ having never seen them in a state of undress before and so, trying admirably hard to avoid looking directly at them in such a vulnerable state

⁸⁾ “so mr/mrs surly and serious likes having their hair washed for them, hm? don’t worry, i’ll keep your secret.”

⁹⁾ climbing into the bath/shower with them, more for the physical comfort than practicality

¹⁰⁾ “i wish the first time you saw me like this could’ve been under better circumstances.”

¹¹⁾ stripping down to the same level of undress as them in an effort to try and make them feel more comfortable

¹²⁾ “can we- can we just stay here, like this, for a minute? please?”

¹³⁾ using as gentle a touch as possible to clean them off and feeling your heart break each time they still suppress a pained whimper

¹⁴⁾ “it’s just me now. you don’t have to be brave anymore.”

¹⁵⁾ trying to towel them dry but ending up just cradling them to your chest with the towel pressed aimlessly between you

[daifei]

le faune

[wolfsteax]

chained to a lie, we're the same, you and I, we're the same