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[red-archivist]

TMAGP 23 SPOILERS!

i heard those lines and was immediately inspired to make something sad lol

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Twenty years ago, Jonathan Sims quits smoking.

Twenty years ago, Martin Blackwood’s mother survives her second stroke.

Twenty years ago, Jonathan Sims quits smoking.

It’s not enough to just stop, the shakes and the headaches nip at him constantly, and he reluctantly concludes that bad habits need to replaced by better ones.

That’s where the cycling comes in, to start with.

It’s exercise, it’s eco-friendly, and he can pretend he is literally leaving his cravings behind him as he pushes hard on the pedals.

He does his homework first, researching what is the best option for city cycling, for his budget, for someone that hasn’t ridden a bike since they were nine.

He plots out his paths to the office, the shops, and the nearest puncture repair centre, just in case. He even makes a spreadsheet to keep track of them.

He is sure Tim would poke fun at him for it, if they were still talking, but the organisation keeps his twitching fingers busy and his roaming mind away from the half-finished box of cigarettes in his desk drawer that he promises he will throw away any day now.

What all that planning fails to account for, as soon as he actually gets onto the road, is the rest of the world moving around him.

Every stereotype he has heard about antagonistic drivers is proven ten-fold as he dodges swerving cars and gets sworn at for whizzing past stalled traffic. He soon learns to sneer through tinted windows.

Pedestrians are almost worse. They seem blind to him, stepping out directly in front of his wheels and making him wobble as he overcorrects. As if a bike can’t still do some damage if he were to actually hit someone. Once, he clips the edge of a pram and stops in the street to shout some sense into the careless father pushing it.

He bitches openly about this during his lunches and his coworkers only roll their eyes at him sometimes.

The cycling becomes a bit of running joke in the office when they spot him coming in with his bike shorts and change of outfit, but he ignores them. The shorts are practical. For some reason, telling them that only makes them laugh harder.

He takes the fastest route into the office and a scenic one home. It winds through quiet well-off estates, before opening out to one of the less well-known urban parks. It’s calming, almost meditative, to roll through the cool shade the cluttered trees offer after another meaningless day of data entry.

In those times, he doesn’t think of his empty flat or his dead-end job, he forgets his sniggering coworkers and his ever-dwindling contact list. It’s just him and the wind.

The only thing that could make those moments better, he admits to himself, is a smoke.

The problem with this particular path is how hard it is to see around corners in the park. There is some national re-wilding initiative in the works and the foliage looms over the roads in a way that block his line of sight.

He checks every turn, even though it is rare to encounter a car in this area. Better safe than sorry.

The night he dies is warm but overcast.

He follows his usual route and cranes his neck to see around the overgrown corner he is approaching. A drooping branch grazes his head and something falls from the tree onto his neck.

It could be a leaf, or a twig, or a ladybird, but Jon feels the whisper-touch of something small at his throat and his only thought is: spider.

He has been afraid of them since he was very young and terrified instinct immediately beats any reason. One hand flies up from the handlebars to bat away at his collar. He swerves. Fear makes him pedal faster and the bike speeds onto the junction.

He is so scared of the potential at his throat that he never even sees the delivery truck.

The bike is sent flying from the impact, Jon falls under the wheels.

The driver, to his credit, calls emergency services immediately, distraught.

The ambulance is there within five minutes, but they needn’t have bothered. Jon is declared dead at the scene with a broken neck.

What few friends he has left comfort each other with that fact.

At least it was quick.

~

Twenty years ago, Martin Blackwood’s mother survives her second stroke.

This is a good thing, Martin reminds himself, more than once. It is Good that his mother is alive.

It doesn’t matter that the nurses need to attend to her around-the-clock now. It doesn’t matter that the care home bills have skyrocketed. He is grateful that she is still with him.

He starts looking for a third job. The admin work during the day and the shelf-stocking at night barely covered his previous bills. He’ll have to look for some flexible positions to cram into his schedule.

In the meantime, he cuts back. Eats cheaply, eats less. Cancels overdue check-ups and doesn’t touch the heating.

His days are a current of constant worry, occasionally breached by a wave of panic that he tries to quell by hiding in the office bathroom and digging his nails into his legs.

Panic won’t pay the rent or keep the lights on or remember to call Mum every Sunday. He smothers it deep in his chest and ignores the spasm of pain he gets whenever he forces it down.

He has been getting those more often; sharp, sudden chest pains, numb fingers, dizzy spells, an aching back, shortness of breath.

He had been going to ask the doctor about it all before he cancelled the appointment but. Well. Needs must.

He has his first heart attack on the evening shift.

Pulling a box of washing up tablets from the top shelf in Aisle 4 causes such a rush of agony in his chest that he dares to ask the manager to take his 15-minute break early.

He doesn’t make it to the back room before he collapses.

In the hospital, after he wakes, the doctors ask if there is a family history of heart problems.

If he didn’t feel so weak he would laugh.

He has more in common with his mother then he likes to admit. Of course they share a bad heart.

Or maybe it came from his father. Mum always said he was heartless. Maybe there’s a hole where Dad’s DNA should be.

When the medical team leaves him to rest, all he can think is how much this will cost him.

The NHS is no charity no matter what their marketing says, not to mention how much money he will lose by recovering. He can’t afford six weeks of not working. His first job doesn’t have that much sick leave and his second doesn’t have any.

He runs the numbers in his head, tries to find what else he can hack out of his life to keep his head above water. Occasionally his thoughts swerve, self-recriminating and barbed. He is so stupid for letting this happen at all.

It’s all his fault.

Mum is going to be so angry with him.

His heart pulses in keen pain, bitter and broken.

Somehow, he drifts off, counting figures instead of sheep.

The second heart attack kills him in his sleep.

~

They die on the same day, at nearly the same time (Jon rushes ahead, always too eager, Martin follows inevitably after him).

Their death certificates are filed away alphabetically by a bored clerk in the dusty management system of the General Register Office.

Twenty years later, Samama Khalid exhumes them and examines them, with more curiosity than sense, only to be disappointed by the mundanity of their ends.

He returns them together, heedless of any organisation.

Jon and Martin meet, in the quiet and the dark.

The filing cabinet is a shared headstone, their names rest side-by-side.

~

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[vriskaserketdaily]

Announcement; CW for graphic descriptions of medical emergencies & discussions of death/mortality

so, yesterday i briefly mentioned that i had been hospitalized. i unknowingly consumed edibles, became anxious and hyperactive, had a full-blown panic attack, and believing myself to be in the mother of all caffeine overdoses (2 cups of black tea) or having a heart attack or both, called emergency services, and was hospitalized with severe tachycardia.

i genuinely thought i was dying, sitting outside in my pajamas with my back to the mailbox post waiting for the EMTs to arrive. i still thought i was dying two hours later, struggling to breathe in the hospital room with my parents beside me.

i thought about a lot of things in the time between calling the emergency number and being lifted into the ambulance. i didn't want this blog to be my only legacy when i have so much more to do and be and make. i have other hobbies---knitting, crochet, playing guitar & composing music, and especially writing. i haven't drawn or written about my ocs in years, even during the recent hiatus, and i would like to change that.

to that end, i will not be drawing vriskas on a daily basis or consistently updating the fan art queue for the forseeable future. i will still draw vriska, especially if there are requests in the inbox, but i won't be going out of my way to squeeze out fan art when i'm ill, busy in other areas of my life, or generally not feeling it.

i will be keeping this blog up. i will not be changing the url because i fought too hard for a hypen-free daily vriska url and i'm not giving it up that easily. perhaps, after a year or two, i may even resume daily vriskas and normal blog operations.

COMMON QUESTIONS:

are you like, okay? i think i'm fine, physically? i was discharged after about four hours in the hospital and was able to move and eat and stuff today. i still feel some soreness/tightness in the chest, but i think that's to be expected given the circumstances.

can we still send requests? YES please omg. the interactions i have had through requests have been so positive and rewarding that it'd be difficult for me to fully give this blog up. even something as simple as "draw vriska" will function as a request. one thing that's been going through my head a lot lately is the thought that i could die and no one here would notice or care, so having tangible assurance that there is at least one person in the world who wants to see my vriska art would be very meaningful in that regard. i may not respond immediately, but i will respond to all requests that conform to the blog rules and mission (no nsfw, no pedophilic/incestuous ships, must involve vriska in some way)

will you consider opening mod applications? no, both because i don't think there would be too many takers for the position and because i know from experience that the fastest way to kill a daily blog is to load it up with a bunch of mods. (i am not the original owner of this blog and have moderated a few other multi-mod blogs before---i am currently the sole mod of the two i stuck with, this being one of them). i'd rather keep this blog half-active with just me than have it be completely inactive with me and 3-6 other people. again, there's a chance that after a year or so of taking things slow, i may come back to it.

can we tag you in art/fics/vriska posts? yes, actually, that would be very helpful. i don't expect anyone to do this, but again, i will no longer be actively perusing the character tag. feel free to @ me in vriska-related posts you think could use a little love.

if i have a daily vriska blog, will you promote me? sure! genuinely, i wish you luck---i've seen a couple of y'all come and go, and it really takes a lot to keep a blog like this running for more than three months. if you can do that you will be certified spiders for real.

where else can we find you? my main blog is @beangods, where i reblog posts that are not about vriska. you can send art requests there, too, but they cannot be related to vriska. that's what this blog is for. i also moderate @theextendedzodiacas, which is mostly fantroll-oriented. i'm on discord, too, but you won't find me on any other social media site.

is the vriskord still up? yes, it is, and you can join it, though the server is not very active. i don't plan on taking the server down or anything like that.

eighth question eighth answer 8ottom text

please feel free to reach out to me, and i'll be happy to answer any questions that i can. thank you for your understanding, and i'll see you . . . in probably a few days when i draw the 1 request currently sitting in the inbox.

thanks for reading all this.

-mod 8

[traumacatholic]

UK Support Services Numbers and Websites

NHS 24 Phone number: 111 (Open 24/7 every day of the year) Website for Scotland: https://www.nhs24.scot/ Website for England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/urgent-emergency-care/nhs-111/ Website for Wales: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/

The service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year and is intended for 'urgent but not life-threatening' health issues although 111 operators in England are able to dispatch ambulances when appropriate using the NHS Pathways triage system. If needed, NHS 111 can book patients in to be seen at their local A&E / emergency department or an urgent treatment centre, emergency dental services, pharmacy or another more appropriate local service.

SAMARITANS Phone number: 116 123 (Open 24/7, every day of the year) https://www.samaritans.org/

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, often through its telephone helpline. Its name derives from the biblical Parable of the Good Samaritan although the organisation itself is not religious.

BREATHING SPACE [SCOTLAND ONLY] Phone number: 0800 83 85 87 (24 Hours at weekends - 6pm Friday to 6AM Monday - 6pm to 2am on Weekdays (Monday - Thursday) https://breathingspace.scot/

Breathing Space is a psychological counselling service in Scotland for people feeling depressed, or with other urgent psychological problems. It has a telephone helpline, a web interface, and a British Sign Language webcam interface, all staffed by trained advisers who offer guidance and referral. The service is funded by the Scottish Government Health Directorate and NHS 24, and is operationally managed by NHS 24. It is their belief and hope that by empowering people, they will have the resources to recover. Breathing Space complements the work of other phonelines and agencies which are endeavouring to reduce suicide rates in Scotland.

AGE UK Phone number: 0800 678 1602 (Open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year) Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations.

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Phone number: 0808 808 1677 (Monday - Thursday 9:30AM to 3pm. Closed Friday to Sunday. On Christmas and Boxing Day 10AM to 2PM. Closed on New Years Day) Websites: cruse.org.uk // hopeagain.org.uk // crusescotland.org.uk // cruseisleofman.org

Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK's largest charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a sister organisation in Scotland. Cruse offers face-to-face, group, telephone, email and website support to people after someone close to them has died and works to enhance society's care of bereaved people. Cruse has a freephone national helpline (0808 808 1677) and local services throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Cruse also has a specialist website for young people, hopeagain.org.uk. Cruse services are provided by trained volunteers and are confidential. Cruse also provides training and consultancy for organisations and for those who may come into contact with bereaved people in the course of their work

SHELTER Phone number: 0808 800 4444 (Monday to Friday, 8AM to 8PM // Weekends and bank holidays: 9AM to 5PM) Phone number for Wales: 08000 495 495 (Monday to Friday, 9AM to 4PM) Phone number for Northern Ireland: 028 9024 5640 (Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed on public holidays) Website for Scotland: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/ Website for England: https://england.shelter.org.uk/ Website for Wales: https://sheltercymru.org.uk/ Website for Northern Ireland: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/

Shelter is a registered charity that campaigns for tenant rights in Great Britain. It gives advice, information and advocacy to people and lobbies government and local authorities for new laws and policies. It works in partnership with Shelter Cymru in Wales and the Housing Rights Service in Northern Ireland. Shelter helps people in housing need by providing advice and practical assistance, and campaigns for better investment in housing and for laws and policies to improve the lives of homeless and badly housed people.

NATIONAL DEBT HELPLINE Phone number: 0808 808 4000 (Monday to Friday 9AM to 8PM, Saturday 9:30AM to 1PM and closed on Sunday) Website: https://nationaldebtline.org/

National Debtline is a debt advice charity run by the Money Advice Trust. We are a free and confidential debt advice service for people in England, Wales and Scotland. We have helped millions of people deal with their debts. Our team of expert debt advisers care about improving your situation and will help you to take control of your debts. You can call, webchat or use our Digital Advice Tool to get free advice. If you haven’t contacted us before and want to know what the best way to deal with your debts is, see our Getting ready for advice fact sheet first. Our debt advisers come from a variety of different backgrounds. All of them are dedicated to helping you tackle your debts.

DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE (This service is for women only, please see the below resource if you are a man seeking support) Phone number: 0808 2000 247 (Available 24/7) Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

We are a team of highly-trained, female advisers. We won’t judge you or tell you what to do; we are here to listen. We will empower you to understand your options and support you to make any decisions about the future. We can support you to increase your safety. We can help you find a refuge place, or other specialist services. We can talk in confidence, in many different languages, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, for as long as you need.

MEN'S DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVICELINE (This service is for men only, please see the above resource if you are a woman seeking support) Phone number: 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday 10AM to 5PM) Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

Men’s Advice Line is a team of friendly Advisors who will listen and believe you. Our team are available to offer you non-judgmental support, practical advice and information. Men’s Advice Line is for men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, and for those supporting them: concerned friends or family members, Frontline Workers assisting male victims, are all welcome to call us for information and support. We are strongly committed to offering a high-quality service. The Men’s Advice Line was accredited for the fourth time by the Helplines Partnership in June 2022.

SHOUT CONFIDENTIAL TEXT SERVICE Phone number 85258 (Available 24/7) Website: https://giveusashout.org/get-help/

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text us from wherever you are in the UK. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night. They can help with a range of issues such as anxiety and stress, depression or sadness, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, panic attacks, loneliness or isolation, abuse and bullying. Texting the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained Shout Volunteer, who will text you back and forth. You only need to share what you feel comfortable with and our volunteers will work with you to take your next steps towards feeling better. We will always try to respond to messages as quickly as possible, however our responses will be longer at times of high demand. We will always respond to high risk texters as a priority. Please take a look out our online resources while you wait.

MIND INFOLINE Phone number: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday 9AM to 6PM, closed on bank holidays as well as on the 25th and 26th of December as well as the 1st of January) Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/

Calls from UK landlines are charged at local rates. Charges from mobile telephones vary. The charge for your call will depend on your mobile phone provider and the contract that you have with them. Mind does not get any money from telephone calls. You can ask us about: Mental health problems Where to get help near you Treatment options Advocacy services Welfare benefits (ask to speak to a welfare adviser) Our Infoline is an information and signposting service. We don’t provide a listening service or a crisis service, but our crisis helplines page lists many services that do. We want to reassure you, you won’t ever be without a place for support. As well as our Infoline, our email or web chat service, there are lots of other ways to get support.

YOUNG MINDS TEXT SERVICE (This service is for 11 - 25 year olds. If you fall out of this age range, please look at the other resources available). Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team

Our trained team provides help for young people aged 11-25. This Mix isn't just about young people and mental health, we also provide support for relationship issues, working life, school life, housing, depression and any other issues all year round. Call our support helpline, email us or chat one-to-one online 4pm-11pm Monday to Friday, sign up for free counselling online or text our 24/7 crisis line. If you feel like you can’t cope or are worried about how you are feeling, you can contact our crisis messenger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by texting THEMIX to 85258. Our text messaging support service is free and for any issue. We provide in-the-moment support and problem solving when you need it most. This service is delivered in partnership with Crisis Text Line and Shout. If you’re aged 11-25 and need help but don’t know where to turn, call us for FREE on 0808 808 4994. We’ll explore your situation with you and find organisations that may be able to help you further. We're open from 4pm to 11pm Monday to Friday. Please note that this service is closed on weekends. The helpline will be closing between the 25th December and 2nd January (our email service will still be running).

[avoidingcertaindoom]

Whumptober Day 11, 12, 13

No. 11: SEEING DOUBLE | Convenience Store | Loneliness | “Leave no trace behind, like you don’t even exist.” (Taylor Swift, Illicit Affairs) No. 12: STARVATION | Underground Caverns | Cannibalism | “Just a little more.” No. 13: TEAM AS A FAMILY | Familial Curse | Multiple Whumpees | “Death will do us part.” (Set It Off, Partner’s In Crime)

~

He hadn't been able to beat emergency services home. 

Jocelyn had complained about the distance. It had started when Cordelia was born and his paternity leave ran out, leaving her home with the baby and the help. She’d gone from excited to frantic quickly, asking him to cut the days shorter or cut out clients or stop the extended trips altogether. He had his domestic clients in Blaksala, they had it good here, why bother branching out elsewhere?

Even when he reminded her this was a good way to see what places would be safest to move to she argued. Why, it was safer not to move, safe and sound in the town she used to say felt suffocating. She couldn’t even justify it with an explanation, she simply changed her mind and that was that.

He wished he’d argued more.

The crew that was still working on his home directed him to the hospital the ambulance had gone to, and he had yet more obstacles after arriving there. 

“Oh, we’re just waiting on Lady Tilde.”

“I’m her father.”

“Yes, but with the scene described--”

“I’m her father. I’m going to see her.”

“It may not be safe--”

If one more person leveraged safety in the name of blocking him from parenting his daughter--

They finally relented, leading him to an overly guarded isolation room. They were still waiting on answers, they said, the situation was evolving, they said, they said a lot of things that didn’t matter while he was still in the dark on things. That was the other thing he’d wished to leave behind, how the vampires were so insular they only knew to balk when an “outsider” was involved in their little world.

There had been such a rush to find space that they’d yanked the second bed out of a double room, leaving her on the far side. Maybe it was the size of the room and the equipment, all made in scale for adults. Maybe it was just the way she was curled in on herself. Either way, it broke his heart to see her look so small.

“Delia?”

He almost thought she was asleep until she found her way out of the blankets, eyelids heavy as they looked his way. Her hair was damp and tangled from whoever had cleaned the dirt and dust off of her, and he noticed uneasily that the formerly thin strip of white that fell over her left temple had expanded, some white edging her eyebrow and eyelashes. Her eyes were glassy and almost grey rather than the jewel tone green she usually shared with her mother. Even her lips were patchy and raw where her fangs scraped over them.

“‘S it late already? Did you see mum?” 

“No darling, I left work early to see you.” He tried to smooth the hair out of her face, resisting a wince at how ice cold her skin felt. “I tried to get here as soon as I could.”

She mumbled something and tried to push herself up in the bed, only to slip and land hard on the pillow. She stopped and stared towards the foot of the bed with a disgruntled frown, not understanding why her legs weren’t cooperating. “What’s wrong with my bed?”

“We’re at the hospital. Do you remember what happened?”

“Had a bad dream. Where’s mum?”

His heart was still trying to find its way lower than the pit of his stomach, and he shook his head. “She’s not here yet. Do you want something to drink?”

“No.” It was the fastest response she’d managed since he walked in, and ice cold fear broke through the anesthetic stupor she’d fallen under. “No more. No more--”

“You don’t have to,” he clarified, reaching out to touch her hand. He would have held it, but the thick white bandage around her wrist made him second guess that. “They told me you were sick on the ride here, and I thought you’d like something to clear your throat.”

She shook her head frantically. “Wanna see mum, where’s mum?”

“I don’t know, I’m sorry.” He squeezed her fingers gently, trying to calm her down. 

It wasn’t working, and she was starting to hyperventilate, eyes screwed shut while tears were tracking down her pale cheeks. “I want my mum, I want my mum!”

A couple nurses had slipped in, lingering by the door before finally coming over. Neither of them helped in any way of comfort, one tried to hold her still before she hurt herself while the other injected something into the port of her IV line.

Delia slowly stopped thrashing and eventually went limp on the bed, breathing shallowly. She curled back up on her side while Reo spoke in a low voice, apologetic and promising he’d be there when she woke up and humming an old lullaby until she finally fell asleep.

“Someone outside wants to speak with you, Mr. Lindquist” the nurse informed while she discarded the syringe.

“It can wait.” He would have to step out sometime, make a few calls to arrange things while he waited for his daughter to be well enough to avoid sedation. For now though--

“It’s important.”

“What could possibly be more important than being here?” He snapped, turning to glare at her. 

The young woman flinched, and turned to avoid his gaze. “It is in regards to the attack--no one was there besides your wife and daughter, someone needs to answer some questions.”

The inclination was there to ignore her, but there was that implication again. Something that he should, no, would know if he were really one of them. He sighed and stood, leaving his coat draped over her like an extra blanket for comfort before finally following them out.

Tilde was there, of course, ever talented at whittling her way into places she ought not to be. She and the social worker had been in the middle of conversation when he walked in, but the older woman fell silent and watched him with poorly hidden irritation as he nodded his greeting and sat in the free chair.

“Alec,” She sniffed, eyes red as she stood up from her seat. “I was just leaving anyway.”

As if she was wanted anyhow. For the sake of civility he bade her farewell before Reo turned to the worker. “You wanted to ask me some things?”

“Yes. Lady Cullen was kind enough to fill in some of the blanks, but I wanted to be sure we were all on the same page. Can you tell us how you left them this morning?”

This morning. It seemed like a lifetime ago already, but it really was this morning. “It wasn’t anything special. The maid had the day off, so it was just going to be Jocelyn and Delia together all day. As far as I know they didn’t plan to leave the house or even have company.”

“Did either of them seem… odd to you?”

“In what sense?” It was a normal morning, even a good one. Delia was all questions, the picture of curiosity and pleading to come along on a work trip. Jocelyn had bribed her away from the subject by convincing her to help for dinner and promising her she could stand up on a chair and help her with the stove.

The worker shifted. “How much did you hear about what occurred this evening?”

“I heard there were attacks, and my…” He swallowed. “And Jocelyn didn’t make it. They found Delia outside.”

“They were the only two found, period. Cordelia was found outside, covered in blood, and biting at her own arm because she couldn’t move from where she fell. Jocelyn was found inside, completely bloodless.”

He didn’t think it was so far of an assumption that Delia had run away, or at least tried and didn’t get far. If another vampire had attacked though, and an Elder one at that, even he couldn’t have been sure of how they could have ignored her with all of her injuries. “Weren’t there signs of a break in?”

“Yes, but no trace of anyone else in the house.” The social worker fidgeted with a pen.

Reo frowned. “What are you trying to suggest?”

“I only mean to say, what with the level of trauma she’s exhibiting--”

“No, don’t dance around the point.”

“Mr. Lindquist. This is a stressful situation I am sure, but we can’t ignore the possibility that--”

“That my seven year old daughter got frenzied and killed her own mother?” He pushed off the seat. “I don’t care to humour an idea so ridiculous when you can see for yourself that it is false.”

They held up their hands defensively. “I don't mean to sound so accusatory. We are aware she might have turned already, but we weren't sure if there might have been signs from your ancestry that could delay it.”

“My ancestry has nothing to do with--” he stopped short, thinking. Remembering the clouds of dust the technicians had mentioned while he was home, and the way the small white streak had spread through the black hair they shared.

The social worker leaned forward, seeming to think he was coming around to the theory. “Did you think of something?”

“I think I'm going to go stay with my daughter, and I'd appreciate it if you made sure no one was to speak with her without me. Especially if they're going to share stupid ideas such as this.” 

He didn't wait for a response and stormed out of the office, ignoring the stares drawn by his outburst.

His eyes were burning, and he forced himself not to do much more than blinking to keep anything at bay before he was standing outside the hospital room. 

He should've told Jocelyn they needed to leave. He should've insisted on hiring someone to keep an eye on them in his absence. He should've done so many things to prevent something like this from happening--

It had been lifetimes since he'd felt this helpless.

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Ground ambulances, while effective, can be limited by road conditions, traffic delays, and distance. In contrast, air ambulances cut through these barriers, significantly reducing travel time for patients in need of urgent care. For critical cases such as cardiac events, strokes, severe trauma, and organ transplants, timely intervention is crucial. Air ambulances are equipped with advanced medical equipment similar to what you'd find in a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU), making them essential for stabilizing patients during transit.

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Here's why Aurea Aviation's air ambulance services stand out:

Speed and Efficiency: Our fleet of aircraft is strategically positioned to provide rapid response times, minimizing delays and ensuring swift transport to medical facilities.

State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment: Our air ambulances are equipped with life-support systems, defibrillators, ventilators, cardiac monitors, and other critical care devices to ensure that patients receive the best care en route.

Expert Medical Personnel: Each air ambulance is staffed with highly trained medical professionals, including paramedics, nurses, and physicians specializing in emergency care. This team is prepared to handle a wide range of medical emergencies during flight.

Global Reach: We provide air ambulance services not only within India but also across international borders, ensuring that patients can receive specialized medical care wherever they are in the world.

How Air Ambulance Services are Changing Emergency Medical Response

Air ambulance services have evolved to become a cornerstone in modern emergency medical systems. They play a vital role in disaster relief, providing rapid evacuation and medical aid in areas affected by natural or man-made disasters. Moreover, they offer peace of mind to patients and their families, knowing that specialized care is available no matter how remote the location.

Why Choose Aurea Aviation for Air Ambulance Services?

Reliability: With a track record of timely response and successful patient transfers, Aurea Aviation is a trusted name in the industry.

24/7 Availability: Emergencies can happen at any time, and our air ambulance services are available around the clock to respond to critical situations.

Customized Solutions: We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each patient, ensuring that they receive the appropriate level of care during transport.

Case Studies: Real-Life Impact

Aurea Aviation has successfully conducted numerous air ambulance missions, saving lives by transporting patients to advanced medical facilities in record time. From organ transplant logistics to critical care transfers, our team’s dedication and expertise have proven to be life-changing for many patients.

The Future of Air Ambulance Services

With advancements in medical technology and aviation, the future of air ambulance services looks promising. Innovations like telemedicine integration, AI-assisted diagnostics, and faster aircraft are set to revolutionize emergency medical transport, making it even more efficient and accessible.

Conclusion

Aurea Aviation's air ambulance services are transforming how emergency care is delivered, providing a lifeline for patients in critical conditions. Our commitment to speed, safety, and specialized care ensures that patients receive the best possible medical assistance when they need it the most.

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1. Rapid Response, 24/7: Emergencies don’t follow a schedule, and neither do we. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to provide swift air ambulance services when you need them the most. Time is critical, and we prioritize speed without compromising patient safety.

2. Advanced Medical Equipment: Each of our air ambulances is equipped with state-of-the-art ICU facilities, ensuring that patients receive continuous medical care throughout the journey. From ventilators to monitoring systems, we have everything to handle complex medical conditions in the air.

3. Highly Experienced Medical Team: Our medical crew consists of experienced doctors, nurses, and paramedics who specialize in emergency care. Their expertise ensures that patients are stabilized and well cared for, whether they are being transferred within the city or across the country.

4. Seamless Coordination: Air Rescuers excels in managing everything from hospital coordination to ground transportation, making the entire process as smooth as possible. We work closely with hospitals in Bengaluru and other cities to ensure that patients are transported swiftly and safely.

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Guwahati, the largest city in Assam and the gateway to Northeast India, is home to many healthcare facilities. However, in cases of critical medical emergencies, time-sensitive situations often require patients to be transported to more advanced medical centers in other parts of India. Air ambulance services in Guwahati offer the quickest and most efficient means of transporting patients to specialized hospitals across the country. Air Ambulance India provides top-tier air ambulance services, ensuring that patients in Guwahati receive rapid medical evacuation and expert care when they need it the most.

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Guwahati is a major hub for healthcare in Northeast India, but in cases of severe trauma, organ transplants, cardiac emergencies, or other critical conditions, specialized treatment may only be available in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Kolkata. In such emergencies, time is a crucial factor in saving lives. Air ambulance services in Guwahati ensure that critically ill or injured patients are swiftly transported to the necessary healthcare facility, bypassing traffic, long distances, and other logistical challenges.

For patients in remote or rural areas surrounding Guwahati, Air Ambulance India provides an efficient solution to reach advanced medical care in a timely manner, helping save lives in critical situations.

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Air ambulance services in Guwahati involve aircraft that are specially designed and equipped to handle critically ill patients during transport. These aircraft function as flying intensive care units (ICUs), with the necessary medical equipment and a trained medical team on board. The aircraft are outfitted with ventilators, oxygen cylinders, defibrillators, and other life-saving equipment to ensure that patients receive continuous care throughout the journey.

Air Ambulance India provides expert medical staff, including doctors, paramedics, and nurses who are experienced in handling emergencies and critical care cases. They ensure that the patient remains stable during transit and receives the best possible treatment until they arrive at their destination.

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Rapid Transport: Air ambulance services in Guwahati provide the fastest mode of transport for critically ill patients, reducing travel time significantly and ensuring patients reach specialized medical facilities quickly.

Highly Skilled Medical Team: The medical staff on board Air Ambulance India flights are trained in emergency and critical care, ensuring that patients receive constant monitoring and expert medical treatment during the flight.

Advanced Medical Equipment: Air ambulances are equipped with the latest medical technology, allowing the team to provide ICU-level care for patients while in transit.

24/7 Availability: Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and air ambulance services in Guwahati operate 24/7, ensuring that help is available whenever it is needed.

National and International Reach: Whether the patient needs to be transferred to a hospital within India or abroad, Air Ambulance India offers reliable services to any destination.

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There are several medical emergencies where air ambulance services in Guwahati are the most effective solution:

Cardiac Emergencies: In cases of heart attacks or other severe heart conditions, time is of the essence. Air ambulance services in Guwahati allow patients to be transferred to advanced cardiac centers without delay.

Severe Accidents or Trauma: Serious accidents often require immediate surgery or specialized trauma care. Air ambulances ensure that patients are quickly transported to trauma centers for prompt treatment.

Stroke Patients: Strokes require immediate medical attention to minimize damage. Air ambulance services allow stroke patients to reach hospitals with advanced neurological care in the shortest possible time.

Organ Transplants: For organ transplants, both the donor organ and recipient need to be transported quickly. Air ambulance services ensure that time-sensitive procedures are carried out efficiently.

Pregnancy Complications: High-risk pregnancies or complications during labor may require urgent care at a specialized facility. Air ambulances provide a quick and safe transfer to hospitals with advanced maternal care.

Critical Illnesses: Patients with life-threatening illnesses such as advanced-stage cancer, respiratory failure, or severe infections may need to be transferred to specialized hospitals for treatment. Air ambulance services offer a safe and fast mode of transport for these patients.

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The cost of air ambulance services in Guwahati can vary depending on the distance to be traveled, the type of aircraft used, and the medical care required during the flight. While air ambulance services may seem costly, they provide a life-saving service in emergency situations.

Some health insurance policies cover air ambulance costs, depending on the patient’s medical condition and the need for emergency transport. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider to determine if air ambulance services are included in your coverage.

How to Book Air Ambulance Services in Guwahati

Booking air ambulance services in Guwahati is a straightforward process. Air Ambulance India operates 24/7, making it easy to arrange medical transport at any time. To book an air ambulance, you need to provide the patient’s medical condition, current location, and the destination hospital.

Once booked, Air Ambulance India will coordinate with both the sending and receiving hospitals to ensure a smooth transition. The medical team will monitor and care for the patient throughout the journey, ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight.

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Expert Medical Team: Air Ambulance India provides highly trained doctors, paramedics, and nurses who specialize in emergency and critical care, ensuring that patients receive the best possible medical attention during the flight.

Advanced Medical Equipment: Air ambulances are equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, ensuring that patients receive ICU-level care while being transported.

Fast and Safe Transport: Air Ambulance India ensures that patients are transferred quickly and safely, minimizing the risk associated with delays in medical treatment.

Comprehensive Coordination: From booking to transfer, Air Ambulance India handles all the logistics, allowing the patient’s family to focus on the health and recovery of their loved one.

Wide Range of Services: Whether you need national or international medical evacuation, Air Ambulance India provides reliable and efficient services tailored to the needs of patients in Guwahati.

The Future of Air Ambulance Services in Guwahati

As Guwahati continues to develop as a major city in the Northeast, the demand for air ambulance services is expected to rise. Air Ambulance India is committed to expanding its services, upgrading its fleet, and ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care during medical evacuations. With advanced technology, highly trained medical staff, and 24/7 availability, air ambulance services will continue to be a crucial part of the healthcare system in Guwahati.

Conclusion

Air ambulance services in Guwahati play a vital role in saving lives by providing fast, safe, and efficient transportation for critically ill or injured patients. Whether it’s a cardiac emergency, a stroke, or the need for specialized treatment in another city, Air Ambulance India ensures that patients receive the best care during transport. With state-of-the-art medical equipment, a highly trained medical team, and nationwide coverage, air ambulance services in Guwahati are essential for ensuring that patients receive timely and life-saving care.

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This gon' be a long one, folks

I had a really weird experience in 2018. For those of you who’ll read my stuff more often, you’ll see it was a really impactful year. Anyway, I don’t know if I can call it a near-death experience, but it certainly felt like it.

For context, I recently quit my job as a cook after 2.5 years. I was about to get promoted as I got the owner's trust. He asked me to keep him updated on how things are running and if anything I noticed could be fixed to make work easier for all of us. I was thrilled to hear this, and after a busy brunch service on Sunday, I had my first critique. 

My sous chef was relatively young and inexperienced, so it should be no surprise that she didn’t help us much. To make matters more complicated, the entire line cook staff was relatively new, with the sole exception being me. So, my critique was to get everyone more experience on the other stations so service could go more smoothly. This feels pretty harmless, right? Well, I woke up the following day to a text from my sous chef telling me that I should ‘shut the fuck up and know my place.’ I was a ‘stupid line cook who knew nothing they were talking about.’ She said she was way better than me, and I told her, ‘If you think I’m so useless, then have fun running the kitchen yourself.’

Yup, I quit and never looked back. I heard from a friend that she gave her two weeks less than a month after I left and stopped going to work after 1 of those two weeks since she broke down crying, not being able to handle it.

This seems like a win, but it sparked something deep in me. I realized I hated who I was and that no one liked me there. The sad reality is that while she was horrible for saying those things, I wasn’t doing much better by being a total dick to so many people cause I hated myself. 

To prove my point, I got the last write-up to fire someone because he wasn’t the fastest worker, talked a lot, and the sous chef didn’t like him. I closed the kitchen with him and found something he had done incorrectly. I told the sous chef about it, and he was gone. People hated me for doing that, and rightfully so. But even then, I was the one who stayed with him after work, talked with him for hours, and kept him company, not them. Anyway, I'm going on a tangent, but I will say that I admitted what I did to him after I quit and apologized, and he forgave me and said he’s way happier.

So, I felt like I was an asshole, no one liked me, and I was fat, but I wanted to change. On my first week free from work, I thought, when was the last time I liked who I was? When was the last time I was happy? It was the last time I went to church and was religious. That was around 2014, 4 years from 2018, and as if no break existed, I picked up my rosary and started praying.

With one part done, my next goal was to lose weight, and this is where things get weird. 

I was always obsessive, especially when working out. There was no building up to an athlete level; it was all or nothing. I had a bike with a trainer so I could bike in place. My dumb ass decided it was a great idea to push my heart rate all the way to probably 164-170 for one whole hour after over two years of no exercise. To make this even crazier, I drank a lot, smoked a pack a day for about six months, and had a blood pressure of about 150/100. Some of you probably know where this is going. 

After the second day of this insanity, my chest started to hurt a lot. I thought it wasn’t a big deal until 2 hours go by. Then, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, to the point that I start feeling this dread. It's like something terrible is about to happen. It’s getting harder and harder to breathe, and then it gets horrifying. I can feel the left side of my jaw going numb. At this point, I’m painfully aware of what’s happening. My brother, high as a kite on weed in the next room, is passed out. My mom’s at work, and I’m freaking out. I didn’t end up calling an ambulance but succumbed to my rapidly approaching fate.

I had thoughts of how my mom and brother would find me dead on the floor, and it scared me. I freaked out that I was a low-life good-for-nothing who never did anything useful. I internally screamed, ‘I’ve done nothing! How can I die now?!’ But what happened next is that I decided that if God wants me to die, then so be it. It’s my time to go. A whole insane series of events happened after, but I’ll save that for another post.

Obviously, I didn’t end up dying as I’m here writing this today. I don’t actually know what happened. I’ve had EKG readings after, and no abnormalities were shown. My blood pressure is now around 125/80, and I’m no longer overweight. I also don’t exercise like a maniac but slowly build my strength. 

While I’ll never know if what I experienced was real, it had a massive impact on me. It made me free from regrets and ready to die any day because I felt like I almost died at my worst. If I’m okay with dying at my worst, then I’m okay to die any day. Now, I live my life in the way that I feel is most suited to me. For me, it’s not the cliche statement: live every day as if it’s your last, but accept yourself if it is your last day. If I never do anything huge and impact people's lives positively, then I’m okay with that because it’s meant to be. Life will happen as it must, and if I die the next second, then I’m okay because I’m satisfied with how I live.