#specialty bags

[ariibees]

Hauling my spoils home (several pounds of meats and cheeses)

[two-calicos-in-a-trenchcoat]

Got my souvenirs

Freeze dried skittles and handmade watercolors made by the owners of the art shop i got them at

They grind their own pigments and everything

Their business card is a 6inch ruler

[are-we-really-doing-this]

I need to see Dalton Castle at the farmers market, that would be a goddamn treat.

[erythristicbones]

usually at work all of the coffee bagging is split between two ppl, i do all the retail and the other guy does all the wholesale. but he's going home for a month on july 14th, which means for that month i will be the only one doing all the bagging

so like on one hand i feel "sweet more money/shifts, maybe i can actually afford that new phone soon" but on the other hand........yeah, it does mean that im gonna have a lot more responsibility on my shoulders alone huh

[ivyfox-illustration]

Peke Pekingese Dog Breed Tote bag, Watercolor dog art, well bred show dogs, dog sports, Useful Gifts for Dog Lovers Your favourite breed art print - head or body conformation - groomer gift - Other Breeds Available - dog breeder gift - regional specialty or national specialty prize gift idea Artwork by Ivy Fox Illustration Follow Ivy Fox Illustration on social media https://m.facebook.com/IvyFox.illustration/ https://www.instagram.com/ivyfox.illustration/ Find your dog breed: Personalized Pet Portraits: https://ivyfoxillustrates.etsy.com/ My website: https://ivyfoxillustration.com/ Art Prints Merch Original PaintingsThis 18 x 18 inch Dog Breed Tote features high-quality watercolor dog art, making it a perfect accessory for dog lovers, breed fanciers, ethical breeders, pet owners, and dog groomers. It is suitable for birthdays, holidays, dog shows, and dog sporting events. Perfect for the dog person who has everything. Who doesn’t love functional, useful art? The vibrant design by Ivy Fox Illustration would make a great prize for a Breed Specialty show or Dog Show Trophy. Follow my work on Facebook: Ivy Fox Illustration Be sure to check out my other listings or inquire about custom artwork or personalized designs with Pre-existing Artwork! Made with spun polyester, these bags feature double-stitched seams, cotton webbing straps, and nonwoven laminate lining, making it both durable, and stylish. Product features -Made with 100% polyester, a medium-weight fabric (6.49 oz/yd² (200 g/m²)) -that is highly durable and perfect for everyday use. -non-woven laminate inside, -and cotton handle.Contact Email: IvyFoxIllustration@ gmail(dot)com ———— Tags and other miscellaneous info: ———— Ivy Fox Illustration Ivy Fox dog art Museum of the Dog American Kennel Club Showsight - Where Champions Are Celebrated American Dog Fancier InfoDog Best In Show The Canine Chronicle AKC Gazette best pet portrait artist watercolor fine art unique art Akc meet the breeds Westminster kennel club dog show national dog show crufts grooming intergroom superzoo petquest groom expo dog sports well bred dogs purebred preservation breeders ethical breeders breeder of merit akc grand champion Ch – Champion of Record – earned by gaining 15 points in conformation wins. Points awarded is determined by the number of other entries the winning dog defeats. A dog must win at least two majors (by winning at two different shows under two different judges where there are enough entries defeated to equal 3-5 points by the AKC point system. OTCh – Obedience Trial Champion To earn an obedience title, the dog must have a passing score of 50% of possible points or better, and an overall passing score at three different competitions under three different judges. CD – Companion Dog (First Level Obedience Competition, basic obedience exercises) CDX – Companion Dog Excellent (Intermediate Level Obedience Competition, more advanced obedience work) UD – Utility Dog (Advanced Level Obedience Competition, difficult obedience work, including hand signals) UDX – The highest obedience degree AKC presently awards TRACKING TD – Tracking Dog TDX – Tracking Dog Excellent VST – Variable Surface Tracking HERDING HIC – Herding Instinct Certificate HT – Herding Tested PT – PreTrial Tested HS – Herding Started HI – Herding Intermediate HX – Herding Excellent HCh – Herding Champion AGILITY NA – Novice Agility OA – Open Agility AX – Agility Excellent MX – Master Agility Excellent NAJ – Novice Agility Jumper OAJ – Open Agility Jumper EAJ – Excellent Agility Jumper AKC Unofficial Titles CGC – Canine Good Citizen ROM – Register of Merit – A dog or bitch must earn a number of points specified by the DPCA rules, and also meet the numbers of champion and major pointed progeny required by DPCA. The requirements for bitches are less than the requirements for the dogs because males have the opportunity to produce a far larger number of offspring. ROMC – Canadian ROM ROM/C – designates that the dog has earned an American and a Canadian ROM. TT – Temperament Tested TC – Temperament Certified AOE – Award of Excellence-A dog must meet qualifications in conformation, obedience, and also be OFA´d to earn this award. New competitions are being added and rules for competitions change, for the most up to date rules and regulations, check with the AKC and the DPCA. Miscellaneous American titles often seen on pedigrees and in advertising. BIS – Best in Show at an All-Breed Show in conformation. BISS – Best in Show Specialty (where only dogs of the same breed are competing in conformation) BOB – Best of Breed BOS – Best Opposite Sex BOW – Best of Winners (best between Winners Dog and Winners Bitch in breed conformation class competition) WD – Winners Dog – the winning dog overall of the regular classes of his sex. WB – Winners Bitch – the winning bitch overall of the regular classes of her sex. RWD/RWB – Runner up to the winners dog and bitch, if the winner becomes ineligible for the award then the runner up will receive the points awarded from that show. Special – A dog that is already a Champion that is competing for Best of Breed only. A Champion cannot compete in the classes where points are earned (because a Champion has already earned them!) RTD – Registered Therapy Dog TD I- Dog has passed Therapy Dog International´s testing HEALTH CERTIFICATIONS OVC – Ontario Veterinary College OVC Hip Certification – A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 18 months old. It was told to me by a tech in the radiology department of OVC that they consider hips to either be bad, in which case they are rated on a scale from 0 – 4, with 4 being the worse, or they are “good” in which case the animal will receive a certification number (if 18 months or older. Therefore they do not follow the U.S. rating system which includes “FAIR”, Good, Excellent��. Their exact words were “the hips are either GOOD or they are NOT. OFA – Orthopedic Foundation for Animals OFA Hip Certifications – dogs within a specified range of normal hip x-rays are certified OFA-Excellent, Good, or Fair OFA – Elbow Certification – Certified by OFA for normal elbows on x-ray, only one grade recognized as normal. Check with OFA for proper procedures and positioning for hip and elbow x-rays. A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 24 months old. OFA is also now doing certifications for other canine health concerns such as normal thyroid levels, check with OFA for accurate data and rules concerning these. CERF – Canine Eye Registry Foundation-dog is certified to have normal eyes. Re-certification must be done annually. vWD – Von Willebrands Disease free-meaning the dog has been tested and found free of vWD, a bleeding disorder, vWD free ratings also are often given with a percentage listed. For the best information on Von Willebrand´s Disease, contact Dr Jean Dodds, who is the leading research specialist in blood disorders. Dog show prize idea

[jackass-jones]

Why must I be plagued with the curse where I just fucking suck at drawing my favorite characters

[floofsnoot]

I just realized my Jazwares Eevee went missing 💀 he's not on my bag anymore.

[lookninjas]

I love how they visibly went for the most expensive shit in the grocery store and are complaining about the price.

(and yet also, at least at the Meijer near me, I could probably get that for a little over a hundred. It's a waste of a hundred dollars when you could get way more food by not specifically finding the most expensive shit in the store, but I could get it for that much.)

(also you'll get scurvy for god's sake have a vegetable.)

[craftystampin]

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Medical Specialty Bags Market

MEDICAL SPECIALTY BAGS MARKET SIZE, SHARE, GROWTH INSIGHTS

Medical specialty bags market size was valued at USD 10.44 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach USD million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2022-2029). Medical specialty bags are used in various applications such as urine collection, blood storage, bile collection, enteral feeding, and sterile packaging, among others. These collection bags are manufactured with advanced materials to enhance their quality and are used to avoid any contamination. These medical specialty bags are highly used in hospitals to prevent the risk of any disease or infection. The rising demand for aseptic conditions in the medical institutes has increased the popularity of medical specialty bags globally.

Medical specialty bags market study analysis offers an in-depth outlook on the market containing quantitative and qualitative data. It gives an outlook and forecast of the global market based on the market segmentation by product, by end user, and by region. It also provides global Medical specialty bags market size, and growth, along with the latest trends, opportunities, and forecast till 2029 for the global market with esteem to major countries such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, European countries, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, and rest of the countries over the globe.

Among all regions, the North American region is expected to hold the largest share of the global market over the forecast period. Medical specialty bags market in the United States and Canada produces the utmost share. Whereas the European Medical specialty bags market is projected to continue its presence globally during the period of 2022- 2029.

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Medical Specialty Bags Market Growth Drivers Analysis

The global medical specialty bags market growth driven by certain factors such as by increasing surgical procedures, such as ostomy procedures. The increasing incidence of several disorders such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and IBD is driving the demand for surgical procedures are among the key factors driving the market growth.

Increasing surgical procedures, is expected to drive the global medical specialty bags market during the forecast period

The surgical procedures involve a lot of blood loss, and there is a need for blood transfusions, which is leading to higher adoption of medical specialty bags as these are used for the transfer of blood and blood components, renal dialysis and collection, processing, and storage. Therefore, the increasing number of surgical procedures, dialysis, and blood transfusion procedures are expected to stimulate market growth over the forecast period.

The growing geriatric population is one of the major factors responsible for the increase in incidences of urinary incontinence which is expected to drive the demand for urinary collection bags. Since the aged population is more prone to urinary incontinence, the demand for medical specialty bags is increasing. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more common in people aged 65 years or older (38%) than in people aged 45–64 years (13%) or 18–44 years (7%) according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Several countries are facing challenges due to the ongoing and increasing demographic shift in age among their people.  According to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division of United Nations, 2017, the world's population who are 60 years old will double and those of 80 years old will triple during the next 30 years.

Furthermore, the medical specialty bags market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period due to the increasing technological advancements in the healthcare sector and improved medical facilities. The increasing awareness of hygiene and health is fuelling the growth of the medical specialty bags market. Also, growing support from government organizations positively affects market growth since they facilitate investments in the healthcare infrastructure, favorable reimbursement policies, and encouraging research and development activities.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, research labs have increased their research & development to find solutions that can minimize the symptoms of coronavirus at early stages. It is observed that the intravenous immunoglobulin and LMWH (Low-molecular-weight heparin) anticoagulant therapy holds promising potentials in improving the COVID-19 prognosis. Hence, companies in the IV bags and other medical specialty bags market are focusing on this trend and increasing their efforts to boost the production capabilities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Intravenous immunoglobulin and LMWH anticoagulant therapy can lower the lymphocytes and B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, resulting in improvements in patients. The initiation of IV immunoglobulin and LMWH anticoagulant therapy in COVID-19 patients is projected to create revenue opportunities for manufacturers of medical specialty bags. However, lack of raw material availability and delayed supplies are some of the challenges that packaging manufacturers are currently facing in the market due to COVID-19.

Industry Analysis

The global medical specialty bags market provides in-depth analysis of the market based on various industry factors such as porter’s five force analysis, supply chain analysis, regulatory analysis, pricing analysis, epidemiology, pipeline analysis, unmet needs.

Medical Specialty Bags Market Segment Analysis

The ostomy collection bags segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2022-2029)

Based on product, the global medical specialty bags market is segmented into urinary collection bags, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) bags, anesthesia breathing bags, blood bags, ostomy collection bags, enteral feeding bags, bile collection bags, sterile packaging bags, resuscitation bags, intravenous fluid bags, cadaver bags, enema bags, and ice bags. Among these, the ostomy collection bags is estimated to dominated the global medical specialty bags market during the forecast period. These are available in either single-use bags or multiple-use bags. The SenSura Mio Baby ostomy bag manufactured by Coloplast is characterized by its long wear time, which ensures that premature babies are not disturbed. The bag adhesive is designed for sensitive skin and easy reuse. It stays on the baby’s belly when the bag is changed. The SenSura Mio Kids ostomy bag is covered in a skin-friendly textile and discreet under clothing.

The Intravenous fluid bags are estimated to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast period, due to their various applications such as maintaining the correct electrolyte imbalance, sustaining and balancing the basal hydration level, and expanding IV volumes hypovolemic state in patients. Also, IV fluid bags are used in various healthcare processes along with the convenience and ease with to provide nutrition to any patient. However, the IV bags market is expected to experience a few challenges owing to the consequences of sterilizing IV bags. Also, with growing environmental impacts associated with the use of PVC, demand is anticipated to shift towards non-PVC material over the forecast period.

The IV bags market is predicted to reach an output of over 5,000 units by the end of 2027. However, a shortage of IV fluids in the U.S. healthcare system is likely to hamper the market for IV bags. Hence, pharmaceutical companies are adopting several strategies to strengthen their supply chains in the U.S. For instance, B. Braun has launched its Solutions for Life initiative by investing in IV therapy manufacturing facilities to ensure long-term supplies for the U.S. healthcare systems. Such initiatives are helpful for companies in the IV bags market.

Medical Specialty Bags Market Regional Analysis

North America region holds the largest market share of the global medical specialty bags market.

North America region is dominating the global Medical Specialty Bags market accounted for the largest market share in 2021, owing to rising incidences of chronic disorders and increasing surgical procedures which increases the demand for medical specialty bags. As per the National Association for Incontinence (NAFC), in North America, nearly 200 million people are affected by urinary incontinence. The United States and Canada are the key contributing regions for medical specialty bags in North America, owing to well-established healthcare infrastructure and favorable reimbursement policies in these countries.

Competitive Landscape

The medical specialty bags market is highly competitive and consists of several major players and the emergence of new players in the market. Some of the key players which are contributing to the growth of the market are B. Braun Melsungen AG, Baxter International Inc., Coloplast AS, ConvaTec Group Plc, Hollister Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Co., Cardinal Health Inc., Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, Terumo Corporation, Kawasumi Laboratories Inc, among others.

The major players are adopting several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, which are contributing to the growth of the medical specialty bags market globally. For instance, in May 2019, B. Braun Medical has announced that it is investing $1 billion into new and existing IV fluid manufacturing facilities to address the IV solution shortage exacerbated by Hurricane Maria's making landfall in Puerto Rico.

Global Medical Specialty Bags Market – Key Companies to Watch

B. Braun Melsungen AG

Overview: B. Braun is a German manufacturer of medical and pharmaceutical devices. The B. Braun product line includes 5,000 items, 95 percent of which are manufactured by the company. The company's product portfolio includes infusion, nutrition, and pain therapy products, as well as infusion pumps and systems, surgical instruments, suture materials, hip and knee implants, dialysis equipment and accessories, and ostomy, disinfection, and wound care products.

Product Portfolio: Flexima Uro Silk Flat Urostomy Bags- The Flexima Uro Silk convex urostomy bags are designed for people with flush or slightly retracted urostoma.

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[magmaprincess]

To say she was proud would be an understatement. Kirigakure was viewed with fresh eyes and the alliance with Konoha would only continue to make it a nation as good as it, if not, legions further than where Konoha was in the next several years. Training Naruto in arts beyond his seals and bijuu was necessary to ensure the future of his beloved home. His future was guaranteed the moment he was found at the mizukage’s feet, and his humility would only land him right at the throne.

That was some days ago. Mei was moved by Naruto’s newfound confidence. Gradually, he wore his scars the way he wore his heart on his sleeve: unafraid and careful. Those deserving of his attention were the lucky ones to see the beauty of his history on his visage. Each scar that foretold its own story.

After his increasing leaps of bravery, Mei had no need to be nervous allowing Naruto alone in his own mission. All her nurturing had developed him far better than the former generations of Kirigakure youth. From boy to man. Akawarai’s close eye had sculpted him beyond his years. Naruto had become quite the handsome man before her very own eyes.

And in the rarity of allowing Naruto his own independence has given her more time to catch up with Akawarai. The gathering that would consist of them three had become a party of two, all throughout the week of Naruto’s planned absence. “I allow this interpersonal training with Jiraya as well.” She notes at his fingers preparing for his next set of words. If there’s one thing she’s picked up from her councilor, there was always more to be said.

Akawarai could not have gotten more audacious.

Shut up and die. It would have been the appropriate answer regarding her delicate love situation. And yet, for once, it didn’t feel instinctual. What was uncoordinated was the sway of her earrings, the shift of her head, the straightening of her spine from the comforts of her recline. Her attention was captured by what had been so obvious from the developing nin, and it was about time to come clean on her own feelings over Naruto.

A mother, a confidant, his. Mei was exceptional in her many ways of love that it could be classified as all, and too special to be grouped into a single term. It’s true that her doting bordered him more as a son than anything, but to explain the affection of her touch, was something entirely else. The mizukage had her fair share of romances, but nothing ever serious had come out of it as her commitment to Naruto these several years. One could even be bold to note the obvious. There is no other man she’s enjoyed the company far better than the Uzumaki. From the way her arm linked onto his as one would to their man, her more than generous kisses, and in her more audacious nights, invite him to stay over her home for the simple pleasure of his company.

Formality wise and for someone her age, one could say it borders into an intimacy deeper than just a guardianship. It is no secret the lengths of her devotion matched unto his, both going beyond more than what they intended to. It was dangerous...but the will to stop her feminine urges had ended long ago.

She scrunches her lips into a kissy motion, tapping a manicured nail against her chin the more Akawarai delves into what he can already suspect so much. “Hm~ That would be for me to know, and you to find out.” The ambiguity leads one to unexpected paths, and perhaps for once in her life, she has found a contender befitting a princess like herself~

“I lay on you an important request. Naruto’s heart, it is his and solely his. No amount of training could ever change what the heart yearns for...”

As wistfully mentioned, it is an answer already chosen. Feelings better left unspoken, until Naruto’s full maturity comes. They’re all lucky that Kirigakure has become a land of innovation. No number of laws could ever change what the heart wants. Rules of the old and new.

“If I didn’t know any better, in another life you’d have make for a great matchmaker~” She teases at Akawarai’s other option available, and in her stance smiles at the lost thoughts of Naruto, already awaiting his return so eagerly.

Oh, how she loves her Naruto dearly.

It was odd having people be proud of him after all his life in Konoha. Yet, he seemed to take such a feeling with humility and happiness - he was only going to further that sense of pride as time went on. He knew that a lot would ride on his shoulders, but he had to face it with his head held high. The world was going to be his stage. [ TIME SKIP: 2 Days ] Konoha had taken their leave with the alliance made final and Kiri breathed easier. There was a certain stress that came with other village leaders visiting other villages, but one gotten over easier during these times of peace. For the next couple of days, Naruto trained and trained. He was going to be Kiri's next bright star. He was motivated now more than ever with his heart laid out during the meeting. He no longer had to be hidden behind the mask, but he still used it for the occasional mission. He had been sent out on a easy mission in the Land of Waves - given a chance to be alone. A simple delivery and escort mission with the details quite simple. This gave Akawarai a chance to meet with the Mizukage about Naruto. There was still more to be done about the boy and he had to confront Mei on something. "The boy's godfather has reached out to me. Jiraiya of the Sannin. He wishes to train Naruto." Akawarai started while drumming fingers along the top of his wooden cane. "I'm going to allow it. At the very least with certain rules. Which I'm working out with Jiraiya. Naruto cannot learn much else from myself surprisingly." Akawarai then exhaled - tired grey eyes staring at Mei. "However, I've given Jiraiya a very specific instruction. To kill the boy's feelings for you. Easy or hard." Akawarai knew this would be perhaps the tensest moment between him and Mei. "You mothered him, but you completely ignored that very obvious sign of devotion. A devotion that goes beyond what you tried to be for him." Akawarai stared at the sitting Mei - dangerously watching her for any sign of annoyance or anger. "Unless, of course, you want to go the opposite way once he's eighteen in three years. I couldn't blame you. The last of the Uzumakis. A jinchuriki. Someone hurt and wounded. He'd be great to you and for you." Ao, who was standing off to the side, felt a bead of sweat roll down his neck. Even he knew to not tread upon the topic of Mei's love life. "Lord Akawarai-" "She needs to hear this. Even if she tells me to shut up." Akawarai's glance put a frown on Ao's face. Akawarai resumed looking at Mei and tilts his head to an angle. "While he's training with his godfather, you need to think real hard about what you want him to be for you. He's a man by all shinobi rules and law. Rules and laws that draw from the Warring States era." The eldest among the three of them then put both hands on his cane. "Many would approve of either choice. Freeing him to try and find someone close to his age would make several girls happy. However, protecting him from those that would want him only for prestige and bloodlines? The elders would actually get off your back." "You're not seriously proposing what I think you are, right?" "I'm being pragmatic, Ao." spoke Akawarai. He then sighed before shaking his head. "I'm also thinking about our Mizukage and how she is. I'm also thinking about how annoying elders are and how Clans are still recovering from our civil war. Still learning to trust those in charge. Rooting a new age of an ancient and noble clan here? It'd be a move." Ao couldn't argue with that, but he had concerns. Akawarai sucked in a breath before easing up on his stare and his stance. "You'll have three years to think it over, Lady Mizukage. I'll have constant contact with Jiraiya over those years to keep us updated on Naruto's training. You don't need to determine your answer now, but...food for thought."

[dooberific]

I absolutely love your writing!! Idk if you're open for request, but if you do, can I request doctor!reader with Harumasa? He loves to go to infirmary not only he can pretend to be sick but also just to see them

Double trouble cause I thought it sounded like a fun combination. Does using a 1988 song name as the title make me sound old? 🤔

❝ 𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯' 𝘠𝘰𝘶 ❞

harumasa x afab!doctor!reader

genre: fluff, I projected a little bit into this???

summary: if being in love with your cute doctor wasn’t bad enough, she’s completely clueless when it comes to romance

wc: 1.6k

The end of your pen tapped thoughtfully against your plush lower lip as you skimmed your notes. Once. Twice. Your eyes dart to the opened paper file on the counter beside you.

 Even cracked it was a solid two inches high and crammed full of health histories, specialty consult results and prescription sheets all bound haphazardly with what looked like ties from a bread bag. You really needed to get an actual binder to hold it all, but as of now you had other problems to address.

“Well,” you swiveled your chair around as you clicked your pen, eyes still skimming your intake sheet before you looked up with a smile, “Good news is nothing seems to be wrong. Well, let me rephrase that, wrong when compared to your baseline.” 

It was an important differentiation to make when you were dealing with one of your most tasking patients. In your two years of clinic practice in the city you had never needed to spend a series of days pouring over a patient file, heck, even before you graduated and were staged as a resident in the clinic in the Outer Ring it wasn’t so extensive. 

Ether Aptitude Regression Syndrome was a bad actor, and Asaba Harumasa seemed to be its favorite role to haunt. 

He coughed pitifully, a hand splayed over his chest as he shook his head. “Are you sure, Doc? My body’s aching all over and my head feels funny, and I—,” he coughed again, “can’t seem to shake this cough.” 

You frowned, scribbling another note on your papers. “Have you been taking all your medications as indicated?”

“Just as the doctor ordered…actually,” a pensive expression decorated his face as he fisted the fabric of his work shirt, “maybe I have a deficiency in something, I think I ran out of some of my vitamins.” 

You perked up immediately, flipping quickly to his laundry list of medication and supplements. “Which one have you been missing? A? C? K?”

“I think it was vitamin you.”

“Oh.” You pulled your prescription pad off the desk. “I’m going to write you an order for  Vitamin U. Try adding some cruciferous veggies to your diet, leafy greens, broccoli, stuff like that. Call me if it starts giving you stomach problems.”

You tore the slip off your pad as you extended it to him, the paper decorated in your curling and messy script. 

“Do you need a work excuse?”

Should he just quit? This was the question he asked himself every time he stepped out the door of the clinic back onto the street, paper bag of medication in his hand. 

White coat syndrome was a very real affliction, though his heart wasn’t racing and his blood pressure wasn’t spiking because he was anxious. After the fourth visit you just assumed it was his baseline response to see his pulse spike randomly through the exam, after all, his syndrome mainly seemed to impact his heart and lungs. 

What you didn’t know was that wasn’t his baseline, nor was it a mutation of his syndrome not documented by his past physicians. It was simply a biological response to something else you conveniently seemed to not notice: the raging interest he had in you.

Rest assured he was absolutely mortified when he figured it out himself, laying on his back staring at the ceiling in the dark as he realized he was enthralled by the very idea of you. Your intelligence, your nimble hands, the way you tapped your pen against your lips when met was a challenge you hadn’t quite deciphered, your warm smile.

It wasn’t a complete lie when he would tell you he felt feverish, or that his stomach felt sick and his heart was racing, he felt all those things with horrifying clarity tenfold when your hand pressed against his forehead after noting aloud that his skin seemed flush and clammy. 

Was it crossing a line to be flirting with your doctor? Definitely, he was sure he was toeing some doctor-patient professional relationship line, but if he ended up in someone else’s care later then there really wasn’t anything holding him back. 

But he was growing increasingly convinced that if you weren’t intentionally playing dumb that you might be a little thick when it came to the nuanced science of flirtation because he had shifted from casual to nearly outright and you never batted an eye.

How else could you have misinterpreted his texts from last week? He was half-giddy with excitement, sure he had you this time.

I miss you.

Your appointment isn’t until next week, you didn’t miss anything. Have a good night :)

It haunted him nearly as much as the day he forgot his work excuse and asked you to text it to him, how proudly he had flipped the phone screen to show Tsukishiro until she squinted and asked, “Why do you have heart emojis around your doctor’s name?”

A devastating blow to his ego. But so was every failed attempt to catch your eye. 

“Do you have an inhaler? Cause you just took my breath away.”

“Hold on, I’ll grab one from the cart. You’re supposed to carry your own inhaler, Mr Asaba!” You scolded, disappearing for a moment before tossing him an inhaler. 

“You look a little under the weather yourself, Doc. Sure you aren’t deficient in vitamin M E?”

“Ah, I didn’t put as much makeup on today.” You cupped your cheeks with your hands thoughtfully. “I feel fine though, thanks for your concern.” 

“I’m no organ donor, but I’d love to give you my heart.”

“Your medical condition prevents you from joining the organ donation program.” You didn’t even bother to turn around when you acknowledged him.

“I think my heart just skipped a beat when I looked at you.”

“You’re on a medication that regulates heart rhythm, should I write you a cardiology referral?”

He went to text you again as he walked home for the evening. Typed. Deleted. Typed again. Deleted again. You just weren’t getting it, or maybe you were just too kind to tell him you weren’t interested or even that you had a boyfriend already on his numerous visits. Maybe he should just give you some space?

But maybe that would be cruel when you were standing on the sidewalk waiting for the light to change, mascara smeared down your cheeks as you sniffled. He pocketed his phone.

“Hey Doc, you alright?” 

You tensed, head swiveled in his direction before you quickly turned your face away, hands swiping at your cheeks before wiping them on your dark scrubs hastily.

“Oh, hey Mr. Asaba.” He frowned at your attempt at a cheerful tone, your voice still wavering from your tears before you cleared your throat. “You, uh, don’t have to call me Doc when the clinic is closed.” 

“And you don’t have to call me Mister when I’m not sitting on your exam table.” He retorted, catching the little quirk at the corner of your lips as they quivered in a small smile.

“Want me to walk you home? It’s kinda late.” 

“No, but thank you.” You peered over your shoulder towards the restaurant just behind you. You gripped your bag tighter, inching closer to where he stood beside you on the curb.  “Actually, would you mind..?” 

He didn’t have to ask you what was wrong, within the first five minutes of your walk you had apologized to him multiple times, started crying again, and spilled your heart out.

Six bad dates in the span of a couple weeks came to a head over a plate of chicken parm, your date kicking back as he declared you to be dull, hopeless, slow, and much uglier in person than your dating profile picture (which was your clinic profile photo). 

“He said that I “couldn’t take a hint”, whatever that’s supposed to mean!” You cried indignantly before you turned to him, eyes puffy and wet from your tears. 

“Am I that bad?”

He sucked a breath between his teeth. “Well, not to play the devil’s advocate but I’ve been flirting with you for weeks and you didn’t notice.” 

You stopped dead in your tracks. “What?!”

He held up his hands defensively, but before he could say anything your head had already hung low, shuffling your clinic sneakers on the dirty sidewalk outside your apartment.

“I’m sorry.” Your voice was small as your shoulders sank. “I’m not very good at stuff like this.”

He rubbed the back of his neck, fingers grazing his choker. “I noticed, but it’s fine. You just need things to be a little more straightforward.”

He took a deep breath, clasping his hands together as he pointed at you. “I think you’re very pretty and charming in your weird doctor-y kind of way, so I would like to take you out for dinner sometime. Like, romantically.”

He was sure you gave yourself whiplash for how quickly your head snapped up, eyes wide. You brushed your tousled hair back from your face, cheeks flushing brightly enough he could see them burning under the streetlights.

“Oh, okay….when?”

“Tomorrow after you get off? I’m dreaming of beer and fried chicken if you aren’t opposed.”

“Of course not!” 

He was a little taken aback by how aggressively you answered, your hands clasping around one of his as if he was about to dematerialize before your very eyes.

“Great, then I will see you tomorrow. Have a good night, Doc—I mean, (y/n).”

“Good night to you as well.”

He turned to leave. He was practically screaming inside like a teenage girl you just secured a prom date, a new lightness to his step in the wake of his victory.

“Harumasa!”

He paused in his step, head whipping around to face you. You still stood on the stoop, a smile plastered across your face like he hadn’t seen before, one that lit your eyes up and dimpled your cheek.

“Thank you!”

He gripped his chest over his heart as it flipped wildly in his chest. His grin was pained when he looked up at you. 

“Doc, I might actually need emergency care this time--,”

Rey 2024