#ask the physician

[escespace]

Merlin and Arthur BUT...

An undercover reconnaissance mission has gone wrong. Not just one, but three knights from Camelot's elite group are wounded, and after a night in the woods, they're out of medical supplies so Merlin has started looking for herbs that serve specific functions such as antiseptic or analgesic, if possible he also looks for muds that Gaius taught him and other useful elements to mix improvised poultices. He has made improvised bandages and immobilization splints, and even more impressive, improvised thread and carved a wooden needle in case stitches open.

But no one seems too worried, even though they are facing a return trip of almost three days. Arthur is on the edge of his nerves (although he doesn't show it because kings don't do that) and he's not the one with the multiple lacerations of Gwaine, or a nearly fractured ankle as Elyan, or that bleeding head bruise that made Percival vomit even what he ate as a child. Instead, whenever they are not resting or too far gone in their pain, the knights joke and chatter as if it were just another hunting trip.

Arthur doesn't understand it, but he's not one to look down on his men keeping their morale high even in bad times So he makes a comment about how everything will be okay and that they shouldn't worry, which is responded to with:

«Of course, there is no one else who would take better care of us» Placing a hand on Merlin's shoulder to playfully shake him

And they may say it in a light-hearted way, but It is evident that they mean it and sue him! But Arthur is surprised.

Somehow that comment paved the way for the anecdotes to start flowing. Like the time Gwaine ended up splitting his head open trying to escape from an engaged lady's room jumping from roof to roof and as Gaius was treating a family outside It was up to Merlin to sew it, and there was no scar left after that !

Leon also contributed his own story of a time when a rabbit It didn't sit well in his stomach during a mission through the woods and if it hadn't been for Merlin it might have ended up compromising the success.

Stories came and went and Arthur couldn't stop thinking. Because his problem wasn't that he couldn't reconcile the fact that all his most trusted men were praising Arthur's ability to cure them, no. His problem is why the hell he can't reconcile that idea. The boy has been studying with the best physician in Camelot for almost a decade It would be hard to believe if he didn't learn anything, right? RIGHT????... Damn! But he's not even a boy anymore. When did that happen? What's even happening? Merlin does not change, Merlin is Merlin, he is his only constant, he is a force that ground him.

Anyway, this idea is in my head as a kind of 3+1 that I'm not sure I can develop. If anyone is interested in writing it, feel free to do so BUT TAG ME PLEASEEEEEE. i want to read something around this lines...

The other scenes I could think of have to do with taking care of some children while Arthur thinks Merlin is in the tavern and he is looking for him then late arthur embarrassed himself through a series of comments In front of someone (possibly Gwen or a courtier) who does know where Merlin is thinks Arthur is making reference to sick children... And a snippet of Arthur being a baby for just a minor cold and Merlin being the only one he allows to take care of him even though he continues to underestimate his medical knowledge until suddenly damn! Merlin knows what he's talking about BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, he is the only one he would let see him in such a state and that is why he only allows him to help him and it's not only out of convenience as he first thought ... It would end with Arthur defending Merlin in front of some older people (perhaps) who doubt his ability because they see him too young.

[pirateprincessjess]

you feeling any better today, puppo??

Not really :/ I went to my vet today and got antibiotics and anti nausea meds which will hopefully help.

[spockvarietyhour]

I haven't watched Rings of Power yet - I will at some point - but every time I see Celebrimbor's name I think it would make a good generic medication name.

[bruhstation]

While you're here I just want to wish you good luck on your exams! Kick school's ass!

thank you anon. the written exams are over. now's the scary part........... practical exam

[prince-liest]

Okok ok— in your body swap fic, when Angel made that deal with Valentino, did you just have Valentino's mouth walk him out of owning Angel's soul? Or at least once the collab condition happens Angel wouldn't have to obey Val's shit while in the studio anymore?

If not omg ignore me but if so hollly shit that's clever

Sometimes the people who send me asks are smarter than me!

[toughtink]

for real i’m just gonna recommend to everyone of any age at all to start stretching at night. at the very least do some back stretches if you sit all day!! i have a squiggly scoliosis back which is prone to acting up, so right before bed i do some cat/cow and cobra stretches along with toe touches—or attempts at them when i first started out. took some time but i can touch now! it’s definitely helped me out!!

right now i’m trying to improve my hip and calf flexibility by continuing the toe touches to be deeper and even trying to work towards splits with deep lunges and cobbler’s pose. we’ll see if that goes anywhere, but the point is if your back hurts even a little bit of light stretching can probably help you out!

[sneakyboymerlin]

https://www.tumblr.com/sneakyboymerlin/753020657773772800/emrys-merlin-lets-take-a-look-at-the-absolute

Out of context this looks like Merlin telling Gaius what Lancelot’s-no. I shan’t.

You get back here and answer for your sins

[energeticwarrior]

please get your md i cannot be the only phannie professional at my hospital

i'm applying to med school next year and fully intend to get my MD don't worry guys ur future is in good hands

no but imagine u go to the doctors office and they have the whiskers mug...

[peachznscream]

Medical fat phobia will really just have you on blood pressure meds you don’t need to be on huh

[starfilled-galaxy]

Great blood brush for ibis paint :3!!!

Stares at it in pain and misery (want it so bad but I only use ibis for shitposts on my phone and much much much prefer procreate_

[karliahs]

spoke to a new doctor today and he said he'd noticed I'd had a referral for trans healthcare and wanted to make sure they had my correct pronouns/name on the system and I immediately started crying a little

like. not even just the supportive of trans stuff aspect but just the fact that he had looked at my medical records beyond the absolute bare minimum he needed to. and cared about what i preferred, in any context

[wisdomfish]

If you are concerned about your own mental health or the mental health of a loved one, talk about it! Reach out to family members, to your pastor or church elders/deacons, to your primary care physician, to a Christian mental health provider. Choose to surround yourself with other Christians who are willing to act compassionately, to guide biblically, and to support you through those dark times of life. Help and healing is possible! ~ Tom Karel

[elwin-at-your-service]

how is my favorite uncle today? because i had theatre rehearsal (it was really fun)

That does sound pretty fun! Elves aren’t much for theatre, unfortunately. Given our indefinite lifespans, it grieves me that our culture is so light on all forms of art.

Once, back when I was still young and reckless, I dabbled in the Forbidden Market (like a black market, but slightly less illegal, and specifically for Forbidden Cities items and experiences). I went to see several musicals and even joined an ensemble.

I often still sing as I’m pottering about the Healing Centre. Bullhorn is a big fan 🎶🎤

[spacexseven]

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST BUT LIKE, I’m rambling my thoughts because they have been annoying me for like daysss now ever since I’ve thought of it but like imagine a bsd royal yan au! like sometimes I wish I wrote to write about these thoughts of mine!

Anyways! How are you doing!!!

-🌺

hellohello i am doing good!! what about you? i mean!!! i like that hehe i like that a lot ^^ what are we talking? like prince chuuya king fyodor prince dazai sounds fun but Knight dazai sounds better court jester nikolai ooo yosano as a royal physician <3 the possibilities are really endless hehe and ofc darling can be royalty too or (my fav) the personal guard to one of the yans hehe...imagine...travelling w fyodor and you get ambushed. he just stands there and watches you fight and afterwards just...brushes the blood away from your cheek. later that night he makes sure everyone behind the attack is slaughtered

[limeskye]

I just met my blorbo

[thedevotionaltour]

oh I am unbelievably fucked if I don't get some sort of appointment to secure medication within the next week