#when you finally schedule what should be a relatively short procedure it’s been like a month since it should have happened

[iliveinprocrasti-nationn]

n e way. abt 2.5 weeks until my biopsy

[internalsealpanic]

Explosive Chemistry

Summary: Chemistry labs can be a bit tedious. Nothing laser vision can’t fix though. 

A/n: You can all blame @birdy-bat-writes​ for this fluff and @knightfall05x​ for the amazing mood board. This might feel a little rushed so apologies and Clark is kind of hard to write (ope). Anyway, here is your regularly scheduled comedy.  Thanks again to @knightfall05x​ for proof reading!

warning: swearing, reader’s terrible moral compass, and some injury

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You met Clark- Well, ‘met’ might be too formal a word for what happened. 

 You discovered Clark during a mundane Metropolis afternoon. Taking a break from your studies (read: a group project that had not been going smoothly), you hopped on to a trail car to go to your favorite sandwich shop right across from your favorite diner. 

 The sandwich shop itself was nothing too special, not in a good way at least. It was even what your delicately paletted father had politely described as ‘subpar’ which as far as you knew was the worst insult he could give. Frank- the owner- was, of course, inclined to disagree. You were, on the other hand, inclined to agree with the opinion especially after biting into a raw piece of chicken in one of their “famous” chicken sandwiches. But it was cheap and it offered the best view of the diner across the street. 

In truth, you liked the food at the diner better. Their blueberry pancakes were absolutely delightful, at least, on Mondays.  But more than anything you found more delight in watching its contained chaos. You’ve watched people propose, get divorced, have fights, and everything else in between. The sheer absurd theatrics of it all captivated you. It was people-watching at its finest. Frank just thought it was creepy to which you simply nodded and nibbled at your sandwich. 

As you watched the usual ensemble cast in the diner, you witness a tall, handsome guy with black hair and blue eyes get mugged. Ok, well, almost get mugged. He was a big boi so you weren’t entirely surprised when he was easily able to stop the scrawny knife-wielding assailant. What did surprise you were the proceeding events. To your utter disbelief (and amusement); instead of throwing the guy into the gutter as custom dictates, the buff guy just guided his assailant to the diner and had a chat with him. You chew your sandwich slowly as you watch them talk as if nothing strange had occurred minutes before, digesting the odd comedy unfolding before your eyes. 

 Moments later and a few tears shed, they parted ways. You frowned thinking that would be the end of it and you were about to whine to Frank about how anticlimactic that was. But then it just kept going. 

 He got mugged. 

 Again.

 And again. 

 And again.

 By the fourth time, Frank sat beside you to watch finally leaving the spot he was polishing alone. Repeated muggings were weird enough but the guy kept inviting them to talk. You choked every time but made no move to intervene, only nibbling at your sandwich and watching with near clinical interest.

 After the fifth mugging, Frank raised a challenging brow at you as you continued to chew on your sandwich. You shrug at him as if to say ‘I’m eating what do you want me to do?’. Frank’s eyes didn’t leave you even as another mugger approached the buff guy. You cut him a look and chew a little faster. For a guy running what is most likely a money-laundering scheme, he sure was noble. 

 Having finally finished your sandwich, you wave your hand halfheartedly to Frank, your middle finger extended skyward. Kicking the shop door open and jamming your hands into your hoodie pockets, you made your way to the other side of the street ignoring the cars driving past you, blowing and whipping the skirt of your dress every which way. 

 Neither of them pays you any mind as you approach them, which was just as well. You shifted the strap of your backpack on your shoulder deciding whether to use it. Your laptop was in there so probably not. You decide to christen your new flattops by giving the man a good harsh kick in his nether regions. He goes down with a squeak. 

 “Scram!” You snarl, baring your teeth. In a surprisingly well-coordinated motion, he does, looking honestly scared for his life. You pivot to the guy who you assume is some kind of tourist. 

 Most people would say that Clark towered over you but the truth was that no matter how tall Clark was he couldn’t really measure up to the height of you. Nothing about you was inherently intimidating, especially as you stand before him in flat tops, hoodie, and short dress, except maybe for your shoulders. But that had less to do with their actual shape and more to do with how uncommonly broad they were compared to the rest of your body.  Some people say it made you look like an angry dorito to which you unfailingly replied with something Clark would rather not repeat. At least, not in polite company. 

 You regard him with a pinched brow which makes Clark straighten as you openly assess him. You memorize the angles of his features, all the sharpness and corners of it not noticeable due to the softness of the way he carries himself in a typical hometown boy kind of way.  You note your university’s logo on the edge of his sweatshirt.

 You reach your hand out. “Y/n L/n but just call me Y/n”

 “Clark Kent” He answers, shaking your hands. You note the distinct midwestern shape of his syllables which explained a lot.  

 “Yanno muggers aren’t exactly good speed dating partners, right?”

 Clark smiled at the, admittedly, terrible joke. By the way, your eyes flash with interest, he’ll be seeing a lot of you. 

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 Your foot bounced erratically against the metal bar serving as your stool’s footrest. You watched the thermometer with a pinched face and a ticking brow as the mercury in it remains unmoving. Your mounting frustration amusing Clark making him cover his mouth. You fix him with a look and the door actually whistles “innocently” and looks away, pretending to be intently reading the procedure as if you two haven’t been reading it for the past half hour trying to figure out why your solution wasn’t boiling. His baby blues none-too-subtly flicking in your direction. You give him one last scathing look, which he easily glances off, before turning back to your solution. His eyes have been flickering at you as if he’s been meaning to ask you a question. That question likely being ‘could you possibly stop looking like you’re going to murder the molecules in our solution’. His eyes flicker again to watch you seethe and pout at the liquid and it takes everything in Clark not to tease you about being cute. 

 Bouncing your leg again, you gently turn the hot plate’s nob until the screen reads 1000 F. Clark makes a choked sound, finally tearing his attention away from what you assumed to be a particularly interesting semicolon. Clark reaches over and turns the damned thing back down to 300 F. You glare at him before, violently, turning it back up to 1000. Clark just as quickly turns it back down. 

 Click

 Click

 Click 

 You two continue on like this for a while ‘til your instructor, pinching his nose, strolls over to your lab bench to politely tell you to knock it off. With a shrug, you two settle on 650 F as your compromise. You, however, continue to glower at the solution while Clark peruses through the next lab distinctly reminding you of someone in the waiting room of a dentist’s office which makes you scrunch your nose and worsen the impatient ticking of your limbs. “Glaring at it won’t make it go faster,” Clark chuckled in his Midwestern sweater voice. You had the urge to pour the hot acid of the flask on to him but you suppressed the urge mainly because it wouldn’t actually hurt and pouring it on him meant starting over and that just sounded tragic.   

 You place your hands primly on your lap and spin your chair towards Clark. “Not all of us can watch grass grow, Paul Bunyan.” You snip. Clark shakes his head at you, whether it’s from your tone or the nickname you can’t tell. All you could discern was that it irritated him and some petty part of you was satiated the way old gods were when someone made an acceptable sacrifice. 

 “Is that what you think we do in Kansas?” Your first impulse is to say ‘yes’ even if it wasn’t the truth. You thought better of it though. Picking a fight with Clark Kent was a terrible idea, superstrength or not. You were, of course, familiar with Kansas as a concept the same way you were familiar with Mars. Both seemed equally distant, equally alien, and equally irrelevant as such you never dedicated too much thought to it. The last one might have changed a bit with your chance encounter with Clark. You remember him mentioning going home for Thanksgiving Break. You also distinctly remember wanting to ask if you could come along. After all, you didn’t have much in the way of killing time during holidays seeing as most of your relatives were overseas and the relatives you did have here were indisposed either due to work or due to other families. You felt silly thinking about it now and even sillier contemplating how you would explain the special brand of unpleasantness of being bored over the holidays. Maybe you should get a boyfriend- your eyes flicker to Clark but you shake your head- or a girlfriend or maybe friends who weren’t either foreign exchange students or farm boys from Kansas with laser vision. 

 You whip your head to Clark who was mumbling something about not staring at the grass. He frowns at you, not finishing his sentence.

 “You have that look.”

 “What look?”

 “The bad idea look.”

 “I do not”

 “Ok, let me rephrase. The let’s do something stupid for science look.”

 You huff indignantly. Clark looks unfazed and a little smug. You did not have that kind of look and sue, you’ve asked once or ten times to use his powers to do something ridiculous but this was a matter of importance. 

 “Use your heat vision”

 “Wha-”

 “Heat vision. Flask. Go faster.” You punctuate each word with a wild flick or gesticulation of your hands. 

 Clark moves his glasses up and pinches the bridge of his sharp nose.“We’re not going to use my heat vision-”

 “-Yes, we are.” 

 “No, we aren’t. Do you want me to list the ways this could go wrong?”

 “Relax, my human shield is invincible.”

 “You’re horrible.”

 “Yup.”

 “I really can’t convince you?”

 “Nope.”

 “What if I just don’t?”

 “Then I dip out and break into a different lab to get a bunsen burner.”

 Clark laughs, shaking his head fondness seeping into his smile. It made your heart melt and your face heat. You know you’ve won when Clark moves his seat closer to you. For some reason, Clark always insisted on sitting just a little farther from you no matter the circumstance. 

 You two lean in. Clark gives you a side glance. “For the record, I said this was a bad idea.”

 “Fine, I’ll quote you on that once I’ve won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.”

 Clark snorts. He removes his glasses, the blue of his eyes shifting to an angry red. It makes your breath hitch every time being reminded just how dangerous your sweet, gentle best friend really is. 

 You watch the liquid in the flask begin to boil and you make a noise of triumph, throwing your arms up in the air in delight. Clark smiles at you and you feel a little embarrassed by your reaction but the smile on your face doesn’t disappear.   You both lean back and you toss him a smug smile. He huffs at you amused and rolls his eyes. 

 “Fine, not all of your ideas are-”

 Crack. 

 Shatter. 

 Shards of glass fly everywhere as the flask shatters. You yelp high and surprised. Clark pulls you into his arms shielding you from the glass and hot acid. You hiss when a shard cuts against the delicate skin of your forehead. You’re numb as you feel the blood trickling staining Clark’s shirt. Your senses were more focused on the way he wraps his arms around you and how safe you feel despite the graze on your forehead. 

 “Y/n, Clark, are you two ok?”

 You hear the frantic footsteps approach you but neither of you pulls away. You just focus on how tightly Clark holds you against himself.  You feel the flex of his large muscles as he pulls you closer. 

 “We’re fine sir but I think Y/n needs to go to the clinic.”

 Do you? 

 Your fingers rise up your forehead and your stomach drops a little when they come away red. You’re aware that you’re bleeding but it takes some time for the knowledge to fully sink in. Your professor is practically shoving you out of the room by the time you even make any move to react. 

 “Y/n, I-”

 “I swear to god if you say I told you so I’ll punch you in the face-” You look into his eyes, your voice amazingly calm. He opens his mouth again. “- and if you say I’m sorry I’ll punch you in the dick.” His mouth closes and you both fall silent even as you go down the hall towards the university’s health office which was just a glorified clinic with the addition of counselors and a waiting room with Rubix cubes instead of magazines. Clark doesn’t loosen his grip on your shoulder even as you wait for the nurse to come out and treat you. 

 Your mind feels far less frantic than it did a few moments ago. 

 “I told you it was a bad idea.” Clark jokes offhandedly.

 You snort at the remark and glare at him without any real venom. “You really aren’t as nice as people say you are.”

 “Nope.”

 “Jackass.”

 This draws a tired laugh from him. “Well, I’m sorry. Why don’t I make it up to you then?”

 “Unless you’ve got a Porsche in your back pocket”

 He winces. You snort again. 

 “How bout coffee?” You blink at him. “Or maybe dinner? This Friday?” He adds with a hopeful lilt. 

 “Just as long as you don’t invite a mugger to come along.”  

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[jincherie]

florescence | i

❀ — pairing: taehyung x reader x seokjin ❀ — genre: hybrid au, hybrid tae, hybrid jin, poly, fluff, smut (future), angst  ❀ — words: 4.7k+ ❀ — rating: sfw ❀ — warnings: lowkey highkey threat of euthanisation (wooo dystopian hybrid elements!), shy and blushing boys prepare your hearts ❀ — notes: this is written for an old old old old request! you can find it here for now, but I’ll make a post for more convenience later. besides that, I already have about 18k written for this and have barely dented what I want to include so... guess we’re in this for a bit of a long haul! I’m still in the process of guiding where I want this to go, but until then... I’m eager to kick-start it! Since I technically already posted this, I’ll post the second part relatively soon. Please enjoy! lmk what u think!!! love u!!

Okay, so maybe you’re lonely, and maybe there is something missing in your life, a void that you maybe want to fill with a companion that may or may not be of human origin... You’re perfectly content not doing anything about it though, until your best friend calls you in desperate need for your help and you suddenly end up coming home with not one, but two hybrids that may or may not have been on the way to the chopping block had you not taken them in. They’re more than a little rough around the edges, and the situation is less than ideal but... maybe the best things don’t always come in perfect, shiny packages. Maybe they just need a little time to bloom.

— posted; 28.07.2019 // masterlist || next.

Nerves have your knees wobbling slightly as you stand in place, the impressive height of the B.H. Laboratories building looming over you. Really, you’re not that anxious about what you’re about to do, yet your knee still feel slightly weak and your shoulders pinch with minute tension. Your body might be a little out of tune with your brain, you think, or perhaps the emotions attached to the physical reactions just haven’t hit you yet.

You waver in your spot, finally deciding to bite the bullet and take the handle into your grasp. It’s cool against your palm and smooth to the touch, if slightly worn. As you shift your wrist and twist the bolt, you recall the panicked and desperate voice of your friend as she’d called you barely half an hour ago. Seulgi is hardly the type to get worked up over nothing, so when you’d answered the phone to the sound of nothing but fear and urgency in her tone you’d been instantly at attention.

Your raven-haired best friend works at the massive Lab currently in front of you, filling in the role of the receptionist and taking her placements here as she completes her degree. Her ideal career path is one of science, but one of her passions and interests lies in the complex matter of hybrids. Really, this job is perfect for her—B.H. Laboratories specialise in genetic matters and in the creation of hybrids, most specifically those made to be companions. Long since passed are the days where hybrids were still new and shiny and held under the most barbaric of laws, if any. For some the strangeness and novelty has worn off since then, yet that doesn’t mean that the laws regarding hybrids have kept up with the shift in the population.

B.H. Labs, from the very beginning, have been pioneers of sorts in the field. Always pushing the limits, extending past perceived boundaries and paving the way. A lot of what Seulgi gets glimpses of is new hybrids, new combinations and variations. The goal of the company is to achieve the perfect companion for the people and the individual, and they work hard in their efforts to create such a thing.

This means that new lines and batches of hybrids are always being created, prototypes always being tested and tried out. Usually, the hybrids pass and go on to the next stage—they go to shelters for adoption while the data recorded from their stay goes towards the creation of the next batch. Usually, this is how it goes. However, there are the rare exceptions—batches that begin to vary and differ as they grow, turning out nothing like intended. Batches that don’t meet the goal of the experiment or that are lacking in some way or another, are marked as failures. If even a single hybrid of the bunch is deemed unfit, the rest are scrutinised brutally and received the blemish on their records as well. This, actually, is a topic that sparks heated debate in the community— because it’s common knowledge that at most hybrid facilities, failed batches aren’t sent to shelters like their predecessors, but instead are put down, like nothing more than the animals they are spliced with. They don’t have the opportunity to make connections for a possible home, and so the only destination that awaits them is the gallows. B.H Labs stand out from the rest here, due to their spotless record of product success. Never have they euthanised a hybrid of their making, and never has a batch or single hybrid been deemed a failure. However records and streaks of success, like all things, must come to an end eventually.

This… is why Seulgi had called you in such a frantic manner earlier.

She’d caught wind of a last-minute decision that had been made about two hybrids who had been deemed ‘failures’ for whatever reasons. They were being moved from their quarters as she spoke and are scheduled for the chopping block tonight. Seulgi is far too good a person to just stand by and just let it happen, and while floundering for any possible solution she’d come across you.

You can’t believe she remembered it, but one time you’d confessed to her while blind-rotten drunk that you were actually a little bit lonely, living by yourself in your large two-bedroom apartment as you were, and kind of longed for a companion. You’d never ever meant to let slip that you’d considered getting a hybrid, because you both held very similar views regarding them, but it had tumbled from your pouting lips nonetheless and now Seulgi is privy to one of your most embarrassing secrets. If she wasn’t your best friend and didn’t know that you’d rather cut off all four of your limbs than mistreat a hybrid, then your drunken confession might have earnt you a potent smack and the cold shoulder. As it is, all you can remember receiving was a drunk laugh and sly smile.

You didn’t think she would remember it, but clearly you were wrong because here you are now, all of a sudden about to receive not one but two hybrids in one go.

The second you step foot into the reception area your presence is noticed and a high tone pierces the air, stationery and folders cluttering against a desk along with the familiar sound of small wheels sliding across the linoleum.

“Oh, y/n, thank god you’re here.”

You turn, catching sight of Seulgi as she bolts up from her position behind the counter and darts around the desk, heading straight for you. She might have slammed straight into you if she didn’t catch herself a little before she arrived.

“I’d give you more info but we really don’t have time, they’re going to move them soon so we need to get our asses going.” She’s speaking so fast you can barely keep up and if you didn’t know her so well then you might not have understood what she was saying at all. She grips your hand and begins down the stark white and light blue hall, tugging you behind her. Fuck, okay, this is going much faster than you prepared yourself for. “Thank you so much for coming, y/n. I know you were kind of thinking of adopting only one, and from a shelter, and this is way out of the ball park of what you ever imagined but… thank you.”

At the mention of the other details you’d accidentally confessed to her while drunk that time, you blush, but choose to let it go for now. You aren’t sure why it embarrasses you exactly, but you know she doesn’t say it with ill intent and that she is stressed to high hell right now so you’re willing to ignore it.

“It’s no problem,” you say, shooting her a reassuring smile when she turns to catch your gaze. “I couldn’t live with myself if I said no, knowing what will happen if we don’t…”

Seulgi doesn’t say anything but the way her features twist into a grimace are telling enough that she knows what you mean.

“I asked them earlier if they could be spared if someone was interested in them, and they said yes but since they don’t know anyone, they’re still going ahead as per normal procedure,” the raven-haired female informs you, the two of you hastening your pace down the winding halls. Deeper into the bowels of the building you venture, Seulgi navigating with so much ease that you are sure she could do it with her eyes closed. “So long as we get there before they start the final part of the procedure, we should be good.”

Everything has gone so fast since Seulgi first called you over half an hour ago, and it continues to do so as you round corners and duck down halls. Eventually you reach a wing with walls painted pastel red instead of soft blue and your stomach churns and dips as the situation suddenly becomes much, much more real to you. Are you actually ready for the way your life is going to change in just a few short minutes? What if things go wrong, or they hate you and—

Seulgi stops suddenly, turning to you with wide eyes. “Oh, shit. I almost forgot—I should tell you before we go in there, they aren’t… from a batch that was deemed a failure.”

Your brows furrow before you can stop them, confusion on your face plain for her to see. She hurries to explain, “They’re… they’re from two previous batches. The rest of their batches were fine, but these two… something about them deemed them unfit to be pushed forward to the next stage.”

You can see the embitterment on her features as she continues, lips tugging down, “They… they were kept for a while, observed a little, but they… the next batch is larger than the last ones, and they’re clearing out the block to use all the room they have available. And with nowhere else to send them, since they weren’t ever officially cleared for release from the lab like the others that go to shelters and sellers…”

You’d come here already empathising with the poor hybrids, but your chest aches and your heart throbs even more now. It saddens you that this is happening to them, that this is their reality. The idea of how powerless and scared they must feel right now… it makes your lungs pinch and constrict in sorrow.

Seulgi swallows, turning her gaze to the side; you hadn’t noticed before but she’d stopped you right outside a frosted glass door, and if you strain your ears you can just barely hear the low tone of male voices on the other side.  The shorter female seems hesitant as she glances back to you, as though concerned that your mind has suddenly changed or something along those lines.

“Stop stressing,” you smile, pushing down the incriminatingly thick, wriggling bundle of nerves in your stomach. “I already agreed, I’m not going to turn back now. I want to help them.”

Your words ease her worries instantly, and she appears sheepish for a moment as she averts her gaze. “No, I know, I just… the thought of what would happen if I didn’t know you…”

She trails off, shaking her head before catching the reassuring gaze you send her. “Alright, let’s go in. We can’t afford to waste any more time.”

With that, she reaches for the handle of the door, swiping her personal card on the scanner beside the frame with her other hand. A beep permeates the air and the light flicks from red to green, lock clicking open. She’s quick to act, twisting the handle and bursting into the room with you hot on her heels, acting in the moment before your nerves can catch up to you.

“Wait, please wait! I brought her, I brought someone who will take them, please wait!”

The sight that greets you as you enter the room is one that you should have expected yet it still comes as a surprise. Three people dressed in slacks and button-ups with clinical coats over the top turn to face you in shock; one is by the door on the other side of the room, hand poised by the handle, and the other two are stationed either side of the remaining two figures in the room.

The hybrids, you realise instantly. You feel the breath whoosh from your lungs suddenly as they spin in place with wide, fearful eyes and you catch sight of them in all their beautiful glory.

They’re about the same height, with the same golden skin that glows nicer than it should beneath the unforgiving fluorescent lights of the lab. That is where their similarities end for the most part though, as they appear to be different hybrid types altogether, something that is consistent with what Seulgi said to you earlier. The one to the left has soft, pale reddish-coloured hair and large triangular ears with thick tufts of white on the inside. His eyes are rimmed by long, dark lashes and the iris swims citrine green-gold with dustings of cocoa by the pupil. His hips are narrower than the hybrid beside him, his posture drawn in as he hugs himself and his tail, deep russet and incredibly fluffy and thick, wraps around his long legs.

The male beside him sports soft charcoal hair, the ears settled amongst the strands speckled grey and black to match the fluffy, white-tipped tail that brushes his calves. His eyes are deep amber, gleaming gold in the light, and rimmed with dark lashes that only serve to emphasise the contrast of his irises. His shoulders are impossibly broad and his upper body tapers into hips that, while aren’t as narrow as the male beside him, are still slim and give way to long legs. Both of the hybrids are wearing the standard loose white clothes that come complimentary from the lab, and both are looking at you with mixed emotions playing on their features.

“Seulgi,” the male by the door lets out a heavy breath of relief, hand dropping from the handle completely. “Thank god, I thought you weren’t going to come—I tried to take as long as possible but there’s only so much I can stall when I have orders from the higher-ups, you know?”

Seulgi nods, her gaze flitting from the hybrids in question to the male’s face. “I know, I’m sorry I took so long, Jooheon. Are these the ones?”

The male, Jooheon, nods and begins walking over to where you are, reaching into the deep pockets of his lab coat. The other two humans in the room visibly relax at the turn the situation has taken for them.

“They are,” he affirms, gaze falling to you with what you swear is a hint of gratitude. “And this is your friend, y/n? The one who offered to take them?”

You nod along with Seulgi, and Jooheon lets out another huff of relief. “Thank god. Okay, I brought the release forms down so all you will have to do is sign and then the three of you can be out of here.”

He pulls a folded bunch of papers from the pocket, placing it along with a pen on the desk to your side that you in all honesty didn’t even notice until now. He then turns to the two hybrids, who are looking frantically from you to him with wide, confused yet somewhat hopeful eyes. Your heart gives a painful throb as you see the glossy sheen beginning to gather over them.

“You’re saved,” Jooheon breathes, and you watch as the hybrids seem to shake slightly. “This is y/n, she agreed to be your owner and take you two home to take care of you from now on. You’re safe now, you won’t need to worry about… what we talked about earlier, anymore. Okay?”

The two hybrids look like they’re about to cry, chins wobbling and lips trembling, but they manage to keep the tears at bay just a little longer. They turn to you, appearing as though they want to say something, but Jooheon takes your attention again before they get the chance.

“Alright, y/n I need you to sign here and here, on both forms,” he instructs you, holding the paper open and pointing to the areas amongst the lines of fine print that needed your signature. You take the pen and do as told, and once he is satisfied with your progress, he turns to the other two staff members that were in the room. “Hyungwon, Changkyun, you can take their wristbands off. They won’t need them. Did you bring the collars?”

They both nod, the taller one reaching into his coat pocket while the other goes about removing two thick bands from the hybrids with a tiny, specialised key. You finish scribbling your signature where it’s required just in time to receive the two simple leather collars that the tall one is holding out to you.

Now that what you guess to be the ownership forms are signed, Seulgi has visibly sagged in a combination of relief and exhaustion—she did stay here well after her shift ended to sort this all out, after all. She isn’t normally here until almost nine o’clock at night.

“Thank you, Jooheon, Hyungwon, Changkyun,” she breathes, striding forward to grasp the papers and fold them neatly. “Thank you for letting us do this.”

Jooheon shakes his head, a fond, thankful smile tugging his lips and making dimples appear on his cheeks. “No, thank you. I… I don’t know what we would have done if you two didn’t…”

The silence that falls at his words is heavy, and you look to the two hybrids to see their gazes directed at the ground, forms trembling. You want so badly to comfort them and reassure them that everything is going to be okay, that you’ll keep them safe and do everything in your power to make them happy, but you can’t bring yourself to overstep that boundary. You’re new to them, they don’t know you. The recollection of that fact makes your face heat in embarrassment at the nature of your instincts in this situation.

“It’s no problem,” you say, the first words you’ve uttered so far in this room—every gaze whips to you accordingly. You shoot Jooheon and the two hybrids a smile. “I’m happy to help. I promise to do my best.”

The male nods at that, relieved, and he turns to the two hybrids.

“Alright, you two come with me. We’ll go grab your things and make sure you have everything ready to go.” He turns to Seulgi now, “We’ll meet you at the front of the building in a few minutes, make sure to grab the guidebooks for her.”

And with that he’s grasping the two hybrids gently and leading them down the hall, disappearing from sight within moments. You don’t even notice the other two lab employees bidding you farewell until Seulgi is tugging at your arm and leading you in the direction you came from.

“Come on, let’s go,” she says, a smile tugging her lips to replace the stressed frown from earlier. You’re glad to see a brighter expression on her face. “I’ll grab those guidebooks for you then we’ll meet them out front. You caught the bus here right? I’ll drop you three home.”

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Barely half an hour later finds you standing on the footpath outside your unit complex, waving to a grinning Seulgi as she pulls from the curb and toots her horn in farewell. Something that you probably could have gone without, if the way the two hybrids by your side flinch is anything to go by. Silence drifts over the three of you as you watch her car disappear into the night, taillights flashing before she rounds a corner and is gone form your view. The short trip to your house was spent much in the same manner, Seulgi the main perpetrator driving the conversation as you respond occasionally from the front seat, the hybrids bunched together in the back with their tiny amounts of luggage. You’re not really a quiet person— quite the opposite, really— but you don’t want to overwhelm and intimidate your new housemates more than they already are. Thus, a majority of the trip was spent in silence.

You realise as you’re standing there that you know little to nothing about these two hybrids—there was no ‘getting to know them’ process as there might have been at a proper shelter. Normally, the procedure is that you enter the shelter, fill in application forms and tell the clerk what you’re looking for—they direct you to hybrids they think will be suitable, and then you spend some time with the hybrid to get to know them a little. Obviously, nothing like that happened tonight; actually, you’re still reeling a bit and the events that have occurred so far haven’t even caught up with you yet. You can’t find it in you to complain though, not when you know that choosing them meant that you saved them from a fate more befitting to an animal.

“Do you two have everything?” you ask suddenly, doing your best to make your voice as gentle and nonthreatening as possible. It still startles them though, and they flinch before their attention whips to you, their eyes wide—both are taller than you so it’s almost kind of comical, the way they react. When they nod you let out a hum and send them each what you hope comes across as a reassuring smile. “Excellent, please follow me and we’ll go inside.”

They do so without qualm, and you can’t help but wonder as you turn on your heel and begin to walk towards your unit—sat on the ground floor to the front of the complex and hidden behind a tiny courtyard—what exactly was quote-unquote wrong with them for them to have been marked as failures and lined up for the fate they almost faced tonight. You climb the few steps that lead to the courtyard with them in tow, making it to your front door and unlocking it with speed and practiced ease. You hold the door open for them, closing it softly after they file in.

“Alright,” you hum to yourself, moving to slip your shoes off and deposit your bag to the small table to the side. You go to face them, about to ask them what they would like to do first, when you come to a startling and embarrassing realisation.

You don’t even know their names.

The two hybrids are already looking at you as you turn to face them, soft smile on your face.

“I’m sorry,” you apologise, hands wringing somewhat nervously. The events of the past hour are only just sinking in, a jumbled mess your mind is struggling to disentangle, and it all feels so….surreal. “This has all gone pretty fast, huh? I just realised I never asked your names. I’m y/n, as you probably already guessed. And you…?”

The two of them share a glance before the one to your left, the one with raven hair and bright amber eyes, speaks first—the other shifts behind him, cheeks dusting pink as he ducks his head a little, russet-coloured strands hanging over his forehead.  

“I am Seokjin,” the male speaks clearly, but you can hear the tremble in his tone that betrays just how nervous and on edge he still is. “This is Taehyung. Th-thank you for taking us in, mistress.”

At the title he attaches to the end of his sentence you blanche, shoulders pinching in discomfort as a squeak escapes you. You reach and take his hands into yours without thinking, desperate to reassure him.

“No, please! You don’t have to call me that. I don’t know what you’ve been taught but we’re equals in this house, just y/n is fine,” you inform them, gaze flicking from one face to another. “Okay?”

The second your hands grasped his a deep blush stains Seokjin’s cheeks, his eyes wide and ears slightly pressed to his skull in what you guess is fluster. He nods when you send him a prompting look, Taehyung following suit from next to him. You allow your eyes to scan their trembling forms for a moment, taking in the way their tails press tightly to them and wind around their legs, ears half lowered. You’ve barely recovered from what almost happened to them, so you don’t doubt that they’re still caught up on the fate they oh so narrowly missed. Your heart goes out to them.

“You’re still a little shaken up, huh,” you murmur in observation, brushing your thumbs over the knuckles of the hands in your grasp before you realise what you’re doing and gently let go. You do your absolute best to fight the embarrassed flush trying to colour your cheeks as a result. “I’ll show you to your room, then you can decide if you would like to shower and freshen up or have something to eat first. Is that okay?”

Seokjin’s eyes are wide as he regards you with something akin to shock, plush lips falling open before he musters an answer for you in the form of a nod. You turn and see Taehyung shyly nodding as well, a hand reaching to grip the back of the other hybrid’s shirt as he shuffles slightly behind him. You suppress the urge to raise your brows—wow, he’s a shy one, huh? You’re a little taken aback but it’s honestly a little endearing.

“Okay, let’s go,” you say, offering them a smile again. Seokjin attempts to return it, but Taehyung is too busy staring at the floor to catch it. “My house isn’t very big, but I’ll point out places as we go.”

The two hybrids trail after you as you proceed to give them a makeshift tour, pointing out the main rooms and adding little comments of what you liked to do in there or what you use certain things for. They observe their surroundings with wide, inquisitive eyes, and the further into the house you delve you catch them sniffing subtly as they take in the different scents in your home, tails unwinding from their legs to tentatively brush wall corners and furniture. Bit by bit they seem to ease, tension fleeing their forms somewhat, and you’re glad for it. You don’t want them to be on edge for the whole night, and you don’t want them to feel uncomfortable for longer than is normal.

“—this one is my room, and this one here is yours. I’m sorry, you have to share a bed for now but I will be able to get two separate ones soon.” You run your hands through your hair sheepishly, eyes sweeping over the room for anything that shouldn’t be there. You duck in and grab a box of paints you left to the side, offering the two hybrids an embarrassed grin. “I promise I will get all this stuff out of here as soon as possible, too. Ideally I would have cleared it before you got here, but tonight was a little short-notice so… yeah.”

Taehyung is hiding behind the other male but is watching you with rapt attention over his shoulder, absorbing everything you say even if the blush on his cheeks betrays that he’d rather be averting his gaze right now. Your eyes flick to Seokjin and you catch him chewing his lip as he processes your words, amber hues flitting about the room and taking everything in.

“It is fine,” he says, offering you a small smile in reassurance. “We will be okay. You have already been more than generous enough.”

You shake your head at him, attempting to smile though it doesn’t reach your eyes. “I appreciate that, but you guys deserve better than the state of the room as it is right now. I want the two of you to be happy , so… as soon as we can, we’ll get some stuff for you to decorate and make it your own… okay?”

You swear his eyes are shining as they whip and meet yours, his mouth falling open once more as he struggles to form a response. You clear your throat, speaking so he doesn’t have to.

“Just there is your bathroom. I have one attached to my room, so that one is just for you two,” you inform them, fingers wringing nervously again. “We can maybe go tomorrow and get everything we need, but it would be really helpful if you guys thought about what you want and maybe make a list? I’m happy to get whatever.”

They seem taken aback at your words, not for the first time tonight, but nod nonetheless. You let a bright smile onto your face. “Awesome, thanks. You can pop your bags in here—would you like to shower and freshen up first, or do you want some food?”

The hybrids share a look, and Seokjin turns back, opening his mouth to answer when two loud grumbles pierce the air. Both hybrids flush bright pink, mortified, but you just laugh.

Guess that answers your question, then.

a/n: please let me know what you think! i hope you liked it, i’m excited for more to come :) 

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Law Firm in Columbus GA

Accidental Injury Lawyers Columbus, GA –– Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C.

Accidents and the injuries and damages they may cause can have a major influence on the life from the injured person and their families. If you or your relative has been injured or killed in an accident, it really is only natural to feel completely helpless and angry since these are natural emotions to this kind of event.

But, additionally it is important to think about the path returning to recovery. It is extremely likely that your damages and injuries may be included in the party accountable for the accident. This is when a lawyer proficient in taking on injury cases may help you deal will the negligent parties and their insurance adjusters to obtain compensation for damages and injuries.

Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. 1234 1st Ave STE 200, Columbus, GA 31901

This is actually the form of qualified legal experience you can find when working with the knowledgeable attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Law Firm. Our legal team has extensive experience of handling injury cases in Columbus, GA and can offer you great support in this particular duration of need.

Accidental injury lawsuits may be especially complex and the aftermath of any serious accident is frequently combined with confusion and emotional upheaval. Allow our experienced injury attorneys to deal with the complexities to enable you to jump on with the recovery process.

How Exactly Does your own Injury Case in Columbus Work?

After a car accident, it is far from uncommon to acquire an offer from the insurance adjuster representing the at-fault party. At this moment, a lot of people would like to determine if it is going to even be worth contesting this offer once the amount may seem reasonable and won’t involve a long legal process. But, there are several important things to consider prior to this decision.

The following is what you should understand about injury cases:

The genuine price of your case will come as a result of the “damages” you may have sustained as a result of negligence of another person. The whole damages will include the financial costs, emotional distress, mental anguish and physical suffering from injuries linked to the accident. Additionally, punitive damages could be laid on the at-fault person if their actions were especially egregious.

Under Georgia Law, the plaintiff, or the individual who received the damage, is entitled to compensation equivalent to the quantity of damages they experienced due to accident. These damages must be purchased from the defendant, or even the at-fault person. More typically, it will probably be paid from the defendant’s insurer.

The damages awarded will probably be decided by either side after negotiations. Either side will create a figure they feel is fair and definately will try to reach a cheerful-medium settlement that everybody can decide on. If the settlement can’t be reached in negotiations, the case may be come to court and the judge will order the damage award be paid.

Who Are Able To Be Named in the Accidental Injury Lawsuit?

Often it is easy to detect an at-fault party and initiate creating a case against them. Still an experienced team of experienced injury attorneys will offer you no end of benefits here. However, there are occasions that the true parties responsible usually are not as obviously identified and there might be many parties accountable for the incident since it played out.

At Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., we have now extensive experience investigating cases of injury and convey all parties responsible to terms using their negligence. Some of the parties we a part of our lawsuits are:

A few of these entities and individuals we have now experience of negotiating with include:

-Individuals

-Businesses

-Government institutions or cities departments

-Manufacturers and Defective products

-Insurance firms

There are actually different methods that all these potential defendant must be contained in the injury claim. Also you can count on all these defendants relying upon experienced legal teams to safeguard their interests in such case. That is why it will probably be imperative for the likelihood of a fair shake that you simply also include a qualified legal team to pursue your case in negotiations and courts if needs be.

What is the time limit for filing your own Injury Claim?

Most states can have a period of time frame in which injury cases can be produced, now limit is known as the statute of limitations and varies between states. In Georgia, defendants have 2 years from the date from the incident that caused the injuries to produce their injury claims. After this time, the case could be void.

Call legal requirements firm of Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. if you wish to understand much more about the statute of limitation since it applies right here in Columbus, GA.

Simply how much is My Injury Claim Actually Worth?

There are numerous factors that take part in properly qualifying your own injury case which is tough to produce a general approximations without exploring the information of the case. At Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Law Firm we provide you with free consultations to people who have suffered injuries from negligent parties. We will review your case and provide you with a clearer picture of your respective chances for recovering compensation. We will also inform you on the best course of action from this point.

Below are a few factors that can impact the overall price of your individual injury case:

-Future medical cost and lost income

-Exactly how the accident happened

-Future contributes to medical issues

-Medical expenses

-Wages and income lost

-Injuries suffered

The facts of all these factors will have to be thoroughly examined and their damages converted into a cash value. Those accidents that ended in serious damages can have far greater influence on the life from the injured person and this can add value to the case.

A few of these damages are extremely an easy task to calculate, like the fee for medical therapy, nevertheless the damages for suffering and pain or emotional may need professional opinions and resources to calculate. A professional lawyer, like our, can have each of the resources and connections to produce precise calculations and a strong case for negotiations and court battles.

How Long Could It Take for My Columbus, GA Accidental Injury Case to be Settled?

There are several important steps that will have to be taken from submitting the lawsuit to reaching the very last settlement. Before an agreement may be reached either side should decide on an award amount through negotiations. If the can’t be performed, then this matter will have to be settled in courts.

There are also many individual factors in every person case which will have a role in prolonging or shortening the process. Naturally, those cases which are straightforward and can include only minor damages will probably be completed far faster compared to those that come with much more serious physical impairment pain suffering and extensive medical treatments.

Critical Factors Which affect the Time of your own Injury Case in Columbus

Settlements

When you have a really specific idea of which kind of settlement you feel is acceptable, you will probably find that negotiations is going to take a little bit longer. Negotiating for a top-dollar compensation requires more work than if the injured party is flexible with their expectations. But, this doesn’t mean you should accept the very first offer you are provided.

You will find the entire case may be over in a short time should you accept the very first provide the insurance adjuster make. Obviously, this could mean settling for an amount that is certainly reduced compared to the true price of your individual injury case and you might find your preferences outweigh your compensation in the long run.

Medical Expenses

The insurance company dealing with the defendant would want to watch your medical records both after and prior to the accident before thy will anticipate to consent to an agreement. They will likely want to be sure that each of the injuries and damages you will be describing within the lawsuit are in fact from the incident in question and were not conditions you had prior to the incident.

Insurance firms are extremely careful concerning their work and definately will try to do as much as they may to lower the pay outs they can make for medical expenses. If they can prove that your injuries were not actually connected to the accident, they have got no responsibility to deliver compensation for them.

In the event the injuries are, without a doubt, connected to the accident, they have got alternative methods to lower the payouts they must make. For example, they can say your injuries usually are not as serious while you described them and definately will only need moderate medical treatment to the forseeable future. Obviously, this is not done with your full recovery in mind, nevertheless in the interests from the insurer.

These are typically just some of the important reasons to get a qualified injury lawyer in your corner to make certain that all the information are properly included along with your case is bullet proof before entering negotiations.

Other Important Considerations

Accidental injury lawsuits may take from several months to a few years to perform their course and the time frame you can expect will probably be individual to your case. If you want an improved idea of what to expect out of your personal lawsuit case, get in touch with our reputable lawyer and schedule a free consultation with this injury attorneys.

Furthermore, having a injury attorney in your corner will ensure the procedure is performed as smoothly and favorably as is possible. It could be that the case is strong and runs very smoothly from begin to final negotiations and a settlement. But, in the event that the issue is just not so easily resolved, it will have to be come to court. It will probably be essential to have strong legal counsel in such an event.

If I’m Partially to blame within the Accident, Could It Be Still Easy to File your own Injury Lawsuit in Albany, GA?

There is still the opportunity to recover damages from a car accident had you been partially responsible for the injuries. In Georgia, legal requirements of modified comparative negligence implies that so long as an individual is below 50% responsible for the accident.

Do Accidental Injury Attorney in Albany, GA Be Expensive?

While the concept of working with a team of high-caliber lawyers is normally a really expensive prospect, we shall not allow financial opportunity to stand in the form of getting our clients the compensation they require for a full recovery. At the Law practice of Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., we operate under a contingency plan, or a “No Win, No Charge” arrangement.

Our extensive experience in these cases has allowed us some advice about the plight of accident victims and their immediate needs. One thing they certainly do not need will be weighed down with financial burden of working with a good lawyer to the compensation legal requirements entitles these to.  Besides the many costs of medical expense, you will have the potential for reduced wages if the person is incapable of put in the same type of work effort due to their injured conditions.

That is why, we don’t charge out clients a cent for the expert consultancy, professional consultations or extensive experience of injury lawsuits – until we win them the compensation they deserve and everyone goes home happy.

The contingency arrangement makes sure that financial need will not be a factor in obtaining the legal assistance you should pursue your compensation. So, you may have absolutely nothing to lose and the resources for an entire recovery to get. Call us today!

To Schedule Your Free Consultation and Case Evaluation Contact Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Accidental Injury Lawyers Today!

There are numerous things to consider within the aftermath of any accident and then there can be many feelings of upset and frustration at this time. Don’t do or say something that can place your chances for full compensation at risk. Grab yourself an accomplished Columbus Accidental Injury Law Firm in your corner.

Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Accidental Injury Law Firm has the skill and experience you need to help you get the favorable settlement you really want for. There is not any need that you should lose sleep within the legalities of your respective predicament. Allow us to be your legal support whilst you jump on with the important business of any full recovery.

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In Sickness And In Health - Chapter 2

Pairings: Bucky x Dot, Eventual Bucky x Reader

Warnings: Talk about cancer and death, Swear words, Angst, and I think that’s it? If there’s anything that you feel needs to be tagged, please, please, please let me know.

A/N: Yay! Chapter 2 is here! Finally. Like I mentioned in the first chapter, this is a fic with Bucky being a cancer patient. I’m writing this from my point of view as a cancer patient, so I can say that this can be triggering for some of you fellow cancer patients. i hope you guys like this chapter, and are stay safe out there. Also, a huge thank you to my beta Lacy! 

Chapter 1     Masterlist

Bucky collapses into sobs. Just a few moments ago, Bucky was a relatively healthy young man. He had a promising career, a girlfriend he loves. Just last, he went ring shopping with Steve, trying to find the perfect ring for Dot. Bucky was planning a life for Dot and him. But it was all taken away by three words. His mind is going down rabbit holes of eternal what-ifs when Dr. Strange's voice cuts through and snaps Bucky back to the present. 

""I was able to schedule a biopsy for tomorrow in the afternoon. We will need to have you take a CT of your lungs to make sure they can handle the anesthesia. The nurse will take you over there now. We should have a better picture of things tomorrow. Do you have any questions for me, James?" Bucky wipes at his eyes, now red and puffy. 

"I mean, not right now. But I'll probably have some later." Bucky responded through more tears.

"If you do, here's my card. I'll see you tomorrow James." With Dr. Strange's card in his hand, Bucky waits for the nurse to come in. While he waits, he contemplates calling Dot, to have her by his side. But, Bucky, deep down, doesn't want Dot with him. While he is scared and alone, he has a sense of peace around him, something that he doesn't have that often when he's with Dot. He thinks about calling Steve when the nurse comes in. She's not what he was expecting. For some reason, he pictured the nurse as an older lady. In her 50's, maybe 60's, maternal, like Phyllis, from The Office. Instead, stands a young blonde, with a warm, and genuine smile. 

"Hello, Mr. Barnes. I'm Sharon, I'll be helping you over in radiology. Do you need a minute before we head over?" Bucky gives a short, silent, nod. Sharon just gives a small smile back. 

"Is there anyone you'd like to call so that they can be here with you, Mr. Barnes?" This is the second time he's had the chance to call Dot. To let her know that he has cancer and he's having surgery. Yet for the second time, Bucky doesn't need Dot. He doesn't want Dot. 

"No, no. I-I'm good. Let's just get this over with." Bucky stands up and follows Sharon to radiology. Thankfully this procedure was fairly short, and in a few minutes, Bucky was able to go home, and finally get some much, much-needed rest. 

Bucky barely makes it home when his phone rings. 

"Is this James Barnes?" Dr. Strange's voice rings out of the phone. 

"Yes, it is," Bucky responds, shakily.

"Well, we got your CT scans back. We are still going forward with the biopsy tomorrow. This means that you must fast for at least 8 hours before your surgery. Though we did find something on the images that is a  little disturbing. I regret to inform you that the cancer has metastasized to the lungs. There are about 7 nodules on your lungs. This will not affect any current treatment that will happen as of now, but we wanted to inform you about this right away. I hope you have a good rest of the day, and we will see you tomorrow." Dr. Strange hangs up, and the room is left in silence. 

Something breaks inside of Bucky. A sound he didn’t know he could make erupted from his mouth. Tears fall as he slides from his chair and onto the floor. Bucky feels so alone and scared. He curls up and lets himself release all of his pent up emotions. The fear of dying. Of leaving this world before his time. The fear of the unknown. The fear of pain, if he does survive. He mourns. He mourns the memories he won’t be able to make. He worries if Dot will stay with him. After all, who would want to stay with a bald and sick man? Bucky kept all of this down and hidden from the moment he went to the doctors. When he tried to express these feelings with Dot, Steve, or his family, they dismissed them quickly. Saying you have to think positive. Yet, look where positive thinking got Bucky. 35 and diagnosed with metastasized cancer. 

Bucky doesn’t know how long he’s been asleep. But, Dot’s recognizable, and loud shrill gladly woke him up.

“Bucky? Where you at? You’re never going to believe what happened to Brenda!” Dot clamors her way through the house, eventually finding Bucky, red-eyed and slouched on the floor.

“Aww, what's wrong Bucky? Did you watch a sad movie? I told you not to watch Old Yeller!” Dot patronizes Bucky, completely unaware of the serious condition her boyfriend is in. Though Bucky is quick to rectify this. 

“No Dot! I didn’t watch fucking Old Yeller! I just got told that I have cancer and that it spread to my lungs! So sorry I’m a little sad.” Dot just looks at Bucky with such disdain.

“And when were you thinking of telling me? Didn’t think that maybe you should have told your girlfriend that you have the cancer? Or am I not important enough to know this information?”

Bucky can’t deal with this right now. Dot would be the bitch that turns this all round on her. 

“Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t think to call my girlfriend right after I found out that I’m dying! And what a selfish bitch you are! Little miss diva has to make everything about her! Do you want to know why I went to the hospital by myself? It’s because of you Dot! You make everything into a scene and I just wanted some goddamn quiet and peace!” Bucky yells, his emotions taking control of him.

“You can’t talk to me like that!” Dot huffs, clearly not used to Bucky treating her this way.

“Well, Dot. I just did! And if you don’t like it, there’s the door!” Bucky spits out. He’s never been this mean or harsh to Dot before, and frankly, he doesn’t care. He has bigger things to worry about right now.

“Fine, Bucky! I’ll leave! Maybe then you’ll learn how to treat me right!” Dot slams the door behind her leaving Bucky all by himself.

“I’m better off without that bitch!” Bucky yells as he sobs again.

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Finally alone and calm (as calm as you can be after hearing you have cancer), Bucky makes the hardest phone calls he’s ever had to make. 

“Bucky! I haven’t heard from you for ages! How are you, baby?” The warm and loving voice of Winnifred Barnes fills Bucky’s house. 

“I’m not good mama,” Bucky breaks down into tears sooner than he thought he would. 

“Bucky? What’s the matter? What’s wrong, honey?”

“I have-” Bucky stumbles on the word. He doesn’t want to admit he has this, not to someone he loves. “I have cancer, mama. They’re doing a biopsy tomorrow. And I’m alone and scared.”

The sounds of Winne’s tears flow through the phone. 

“Oh, my sweet baby boy. It’s going to be okay. You know that right? It’s going to be okay.” Winnie doesn’t know who she’s saying that to. To Bucky, or to herself. The hardest thing a parent can go through is to see their child suffer. And here she was, having to hear her precious, baby boy, be so scared. 

“Mama?” Bucky whispers.

“Yes, baby. I’m here.”

“Can you come? I don’t want to be alone.” Bucky chokes up. 

“Of course baby. I’m booking the first flight right now. Everything's going to be okay. Mama’s coming.”

“I love you, mama”

“I love you too, Bucky. So, so much. I’ll see you soon sweetie.”

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Shadow in Orthopaedic Surgery

Over the summer, I had the unique opportunity to shadow Dr.Mohd Rusdi bin Draman, a fantastic Orthopaedic surgeon of the Orthopedic Surgery Specialists in PPUM KL. I had the opportunity to shadow everything he did: running operations, making ward rounds in the hospital, and interacting with patients in the clinic.

It was so much fun, and I learned not just about orthopedics but the qualities of a good doctor.

I still remember the first day I was here:

That day, I had arrived at the hospital early, But, due to some confusion on who I was supposed to be assigned to, I was kept waiting for a few hours.

To say I was worried is an understatement; I thought that my plan to shadow an orthopedic surgeon would not happen. After a while,  the staff finally gave me this phone number and wanted me to contact the doctor to check for his availability. So, I texted and waited for his response. At this point, I had so many thoughts in my head: “what if the doctor wasn’t open to students shadowing him?”,  “what if my schedule couldn’t fit his?”,   “what if he doesn’t reply to me, how long more do I need to wait here?”

My thoughts were put to a stop because suddenly, I had received the doctor’s reply saying that he wanted me to meet him in his office at 1 pm. I looked at the time and it was just 11:30 am. So I continued to wait until I unknowingly fell asleep on the couch. When I woke up at 1230pm, I discovered that the doctor had already phoned me 3 times. He texted, wanting to see me in his office now. I quickly got up, rushed to his office and wondered why my phone didn’t ring.

I knocked on the door and  a man in his 30’s came to answer.“Hi, is Dr Rusdi here?”, I asked and was surprised that the man in front of me is him! He looked different from what I was expecting, he was so much younger, so much friendlier and amiable! Before this, I had always thought that a surgeon is someone who is quite arrogant, or always in a malicious mood due to their busy schedule. But after our first meeting, I don’t think so anymore.

I introduced myself and thought that later Dr. Rusdi might shoot me with some questions on the musculoskeletal system. I was back to being scared as I had come unprepared, and honestly, the musculoskeletal module is my weakness. But that is the main reason I came - so that I can learn more! But at that moment, I was more afraid of getting exposed of my weakness and thrown out of his department. Shockingly, Dr. Rus didn’t ask me on anything related to the musculoskeletal and instead,  he slowly explained to me about his department and allowed me to tag under his trauma team, Dr. Rus even showed me around the department.

The very first thing that I learned about this field is that there is more specialization than I previously realized. Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty of general surgery and the types of surgeons who are Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize even further. in the hand and upper extremities, spine, lower extremity, sports medicine or joints.

While showing me around, he asked me why I had not picked up the phone earlier. I had come to the conclusion that using a foreign number had most likely been the root cause of why my phone didn’t ring and I explained it to him. Dr. Rus responded that to be a doctor, the first thing I should be is contactable at any time and at any place. Doctors are responsible for the patient’s life and anything could go wrong at any time. Thus, it is important to make sure we are always reachable by the others.

Over the week,  I was lucky to follow everywhere Dr. Rusdi went. He would always provide a running commentary about what I’m observing. When the day is slow for him, he would arrange another doctor for me to shadow so that my experience is as fruitful as possible.

Every day except on the weekends, I needed to be in the wards by 7 am. Every morning, they will have passovers and ward rounds. This usually lasted for an hour to an hour and a half. The team in charge often involved different leaders, houseman officers, medical officers, chief resident, consultant and more.

The Houseman in charge will present the cases and bring the team to the patient for reviewing and assessing of the inpatient’s clinical state. The team would further discuss future plans and management and also communicate their findings with the patient and their relatives or caretakers. On the other hand, the houseman on ED duty will need to pass over the cases encountered the day before in the ED to the team through a powerpoint.

At the ward, I got to see patients suffering from poly-trauma, DFU, NF, thrombophlebitis, pt referred from emergency on-call team, pre-opt patient and many more. I also got to observe some common procedures such as bandaging, wound sloughing, and traction. I find that ward rounds are the most fundamental activity of medical professionals worldwide and it is the thing that I enjoyed most.  The ward rounds here is very structured and organised. Not only did I get a chance to witness how the team worked with each other but also between different medical teams caring for the same patient.

I like the ward rounds most because it is an opportunity to offer patients a high standard of integrated multidisciplinary care. Moreover, they also provide a platform for medical professionals to demonstrate to the patients that there is multidisciplinary communication and collaboration. Since senior doctors are difficult to contact at other times, ward rounds are sometimes the only chance for patients to communicate with them.  In conclusion, I’m sure that ward rounds are the most important thing to improve patient outcomes.

Every Tuesday and Thursday after the ward rounds, I got to follow Dr. Rusdi to the orthopaedic follow-up clinic. In the clinic, I observed hundreds of different patients: post-op patients and patients who suffer from chronic pain, such as osteoarthritis, diabetic foot ulcer, etc.  Here, I learned how doctors communicate with their patients, as well as how they carried out examinations and assessments.  Some consultation can be brief and short, especially with patients that only need an X-ray or a physiotherapy session; while others can be long, especially when a patient requires surgery and they become more concerned and ask more questions.

After a few weeks of shadowing Dr.Rusdi, I had become more familiar with diagnoses, and eventually, I was able to recognize some orthopedic problems simply by looking at x-rays. I became to realise that in orthopaedics, the doctors have the ability to truly “fix” their patients’ problem, unlike other specialties. This is something I started to enjoy.

I also got a chance to shadow in the ED with the MO or HO-on call for the day. In the ED, I got to see some common emergency procedure, such as POP, backslab, arm sling, buddy tape splinting, and even pulling the broken wrist back into its position and more!  Dr. Rusdi also brought me into the OT with him. As it was my first time entering the OT, and I couldn't be more than excited and grateful! I stood at the side, quietly observing and absorbing everything around me.  I thought it was the absolute coolest thing I had ever seen. I couldn’t stop talking about it to my parents and all of my friends and couldn’t understand why they were grossed out!

The surgery that I remember the most is an open reduction surgery for a capitulum fracture. I carefully looked on as the surgeons put in k wires and drilled in screws. I’m really fascinated by how these simple little tools can fix a fracture and regain the limb’s function, and most importantly, the independence of the patient!

I also learned that in orthopaedic surgery, the medical device representative (device reps) is an integral part of the operating theatre. The device reps are responsible for ensuring that all components in the implant system needed for the surgery are on-hand. Throughout the surgery, the device reps will be there to guide the surgeon on using the techs, and also troubleshoot problems that arose during the surgery. I noticed that the device reps will answer the surgeons when question are imposed on them but otherwise, the device reps will just remain silent and keep a safe distance away from the surgeons’ activities. In conclusion, surgeons and device reps share a close working relationship that is necessary for the desired positive outcome of the surgery,

Besides that, Dr. Rusdi also brought me to his NTC workshop, a trauma workshop targeted for master students. Even though it was far too advanced for me, I did have lots of fun there! It was there where I got a chance to try using the tools used in orthopaedics surgery like power drills and saws!!! Orthopaedics seems like a good specialty if you are keen on aggression. I got to try locking the interlocking screw onto the locking plate for the first time. Maybe to any other person, it looks like what a mechanic does every day but the feeling of drilling something into a bone and into a wooden plank is a whole different thing!

Of course, at this point, anyone would think that the life of a surgeon is all about surgeries and patients, which is not quite true. During this shadowing period, I  followed Dr. Rusdi to meet up with his master students to discuss their thesis and research projects. He teaches degree and undergraduate students as well. Overall, He’s more than just a surgeon, but also an educator and researcher.

All and all, I think that although Orthopedic surgery can be an exciting career with personal and financial rewards, it can also be extremely stressful. The day in the life of a surgeon can be extremely long and physically draining. However if it is what someone is interested in, the job can be very rewarding and fulfilling.

This experience is one that I would highly recommend to any medical students considering a career in orthopaedic. It has given me much motivation and incentive for the future of my medical career. But for now, I just want to say A special big thanks to Prof Azlina, Dr. Rusdi, and his team. I’m really thankful and appreciate learning from all these great doctors around me. Thank you!

[amelie-shimada]

OTP Question #7 Gency plz

OOOH! My first Gency fic!!

For this one, we’re going back in time to the Blackwatch days…

“Oh, you’re early,” Angela said cheerfully as she walked into the lab.  “Good morning, Genji.”

“Good morning,” he managed, his mood as dark as the cables coming out of his hybrid body.  She tried not to let it bother her.  She knew days like today were extra difficult for him.  

“Any additional concerns while out on your last mission?” She asked, pulling up a report and scanning it.  I see nothing noted in Reyes’ report.”

Genji mumbled something.

“What’s that?”

“No.  No issues.”

“Good.  I’m sure Torbjorn will be by shortly, then we can get started.”

A heavy silence fell.  Even with her back to him, she could sense the tension radiating off of him.

“Would you like some coffee?” she offered, sounding a bit too chipper to her own ears.

He didn’t say anything, wouldn’t even look at her. He just sat on the hospital bed, arms braced on the edge.

“Well, you’re not missing much,” she continued.  “I mean, the coffee was always mediocre at best, and now with these cheap styrofoam cups they ordered…. I mean, some women dream of a knight in shining armor.  At this point, I’d settle for a good cup of coffee.”  She tried to laugh at her own joke, but couldn’t.  It was like Genji’s black mood was settling over her, too.

Torbjorn arrived as scheduled.  He was either blissfully unaware of the mood of their patient, or was better at hiding it than she was.  She figured it was the former.  Torb was easily preoccupied when he had an engineering puzzle on his mind. Today that puzzle was Genji, or part of him.

After a few minutes of examining some of the cyborg’s prosthetics, he finally declared that he would need to detach “the whole thing” and take it back to the lab.  

Of course by “it,” the engineer meant the majority of Genji’s body.  Angela cast a glance towards her patient, in time for her to see his red eyes squeeze shut. She checked the monitor.  He wasn’t in any pain.  Or at least,any physical pain.

The separation procedure went relatively quick.  This was not the first, nor probably the last time they would have to do it.  Torbjorn detached the prosthetic  a few connections at a time, and then Angela would reconnect the same life support systems that had kept Genji alive in the beginning.  Genji would wait in the lab while Torb took over half of his body to another part of the watchpoint and worked on it.  Angela’s job would be to monitor his vitals and life support in the meantime.

Once Torbjorn was out the door, Angela tried to go about her work as normal.  Genji and his darkness seemed to fill up the room.  After a few minutes, she gave up the pretense of working and went to sit on the edge of bed.

“Do you want to talk about it?”

He didn’t say anything, but she saw his eyes slide her way.

“I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through, but if there’s any way I can help…”

“Stop,” he said quietly. He wasn’t looking at her anymore. “Just…stop.”

She got up and stood beside him, hoping to maybe catch his gaze again.  “You don’t have to carry all of it alone. After all the good progress you’ve made physically, it kills me to see you so burdened.”

“I said, enough!”  Angela stepped back, startled by the sharpness of his voice. The red-eyed ninja squirmed awkwardly, propping himself up as best he could with only his arms and the elevated back of the hospital bed.  “What do you want? Me to fall on my hands and knees to thank you over and over?  I can only do half of that right now,” he said,gesturing sharply to the empty space where the rest of him should be.  “Thank you. Thank you for saving my miserable, fragment of a life, so Ican relive my own murder every night when I sleep, and every day whenI have a spare minute to think.  And I’ll thank you to stop trying toget into my head to ‘fix’ things even more.”

She stood there, stunned.  Unable to move or think.  She had seen him upset before, but never directed at her.  Never like this.

A moment later, the harsh beeping of one of the machines snapped her out of her thoughts and made her spring into action.  Genji must have disconnected something in his outburst. 

 Maybe it was because he was missing so much of his body, or just the plain element of surprise, but she had no trouble shoving him back against the hospital bed so she could get a better look at the connections.  A half a minute later, order was restored and the beeping had stopped.

“No Genji, you don’t need to thank me,” she said, “But it would be nice if you  treated me like we were on the same team.”

She walked away, and with trembling hands went back to her desk.  She made an attempt to do paperwork,forcing herself not to look Genji’s way until after Torbjorn returned.  Even then, she spoke to Genji only when it was necessary,making sure to keep her professional demeanor front and center. Torbjorn was still there when Genji was dismissed, and it was just as well.  He seemed  a little reluctant to go, but she gave him no encouragement to stay.  When he paused at the door, she made sure to focus even more on Torb’s latest story about his kids.  When she looked back, he was gone.  

The next morning,  Angela entered her lab, still feeling uneasy from the day before.  She looked over at the hospital bed, and couldn’t help but think again of the events of yesterday.  There had sat her most challenging patient ever, and what had she done?  He had been hurting, and she had only made it worse. 

Letting out a sigh, she turned toward her desk.  And stopped short.

There, in the middle of everything, sat a mug of coffee.  Not a styrofoam cup, but an actual mug.  As she got closer to the steaming brew, she realized that it smelled different. It smelled good.  Really good.  She looked over her shoulder and across the room to her coffee machine.  A new bag of coffee sat beside it, and she could recognize the packaging even from this distance.  It was the really good stuff.  Like she hadn’t had in – she didn’t know how long.  

Carefully, she sat down in front of her new mug, as if it was a mirage that might disappear at any moment.  A little folded piece of paper stood in front of it, with what she assumed was Japanese lettering on the front, written by hand. She opened the paper and found where Genji had written the translation inside.

“We are on the same team.”

She looked at the mug.  Now that the card was out of the way, she could see the design.  A big red cross with the words, “Self Medicating” below it.

Some women dreamed of finding a knight in shining armor.  Apparently hers was a ninja covert operative who knew where to get good coffee.  She couldn’t help but smile.  Who wanted to live in a fairy tale, anyway?  The unconventional was way more interesting.

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My Life Testimony

Warning: Long post ahead

The content of this blog has me holding a secret I've kept hidden for a long time. I'm a bit hesitant to share my personal story because others (who knew me already) may be shocked or turned off 😅, but hopefully, the thoughts would bless someone and help you face your weaknesses and rise above them. This is a celebration of the greatest miracle I received from God. I never thought that miracle was real, until circumstances proved that it is possible. 

Foremost in my mind is when I was a high school kid. My life was symbolized by the microphone; I’d been exposed to sing in front of a crowd, be it in school or amateur singing contests. It's not to boast but it felt like I was a singing sensation back then, others dubbed me as 'songbird', 'sweet nightingale' to name a few 🤣. But when no one's looking, I felt, for lack of a better description, just off. This was caused by a certain physical condition that tear down my self-image. 

It all began when my mother noticed that I had an uneven shoulders when I was 13 years old. Later on, I was diagnosed with scoliosis measuring a 20-degree curve, and so my doctor from PGH gave me various stretching exercises and required me to wear a brace to prevent the curve from worsening or else surgery awaits me.

I freaked out inside. At the back of my mind, I wondered, “Why me?”. From then on, a hidden scar symbolizes my 'private' life. People might not notice it, but really I was riddled with inferiority complex and lack of self-worth. Nakakaiyak isipin, imagine ako lang bukod tanging estudyante sa private skul na may ganitong klaseng kundisyon. How I pitied myself. Parang ayoko nang lumabas. Hiyang hiya ako. 

I usually cried and pahirapan pa every time my mother would be putting the brace into my body, kabilinbilinan niya wag ko daw aalisin para daw mapabilis paggaling ko, but there was this one time, while I was on my way to school, naisipan kong dumaan muna sa haus ng classmate ko para lang ipatago yung brace ko. And it happened many times. Ang bigat nyang dalhin, di lang sa katawan kundi pati narin sa kalooban. Later on, they found out what I was doing, until wala na silang nagawa sa tigas ng ulo ko. Fortunately, my classmates did not bully me in school; however, I was still very conscious and afraid that my crush would see me like a bionic kid. To this day, I have never told my parents about this reason. You know as a teenager, I was overly sensitive by the opinion of others. And that's all that matters to me. I didn't think of the consequences of this action. 

Fast forward to 2012, sabi nila end of the world na this year (according to Mayan calendar), feeling ko katapusan ko nadin when I went back to the doctor and learned that the deformity progressed to over 50 degrees. Reality finally hit me! A major surgery was needed to correct my S-curved spine. Why I didn't just wear that darn thing? I must admit nagpabaya ako as I was trying to live like a normal kid. At that time, I was already employed in my first job so I filed for a two-month leave. Luckily, my very understanding boss approved it. I also had an amazing orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Teodoro Castro, who explained to me the procedure (though it was as clear as mud to me). He was very reassuring, so I didn't get scared. 

And when he asked, "Kelan mo gusto magpa-opera?," Without a second thought, I replied, "Kahit po bukas na doc!". My thoughts were, "If not now, when pa?"( I felt like I was running out of time.) His eyes bulged upon hearing my immediate response! And so he set the schedule to May 16, 1 p.m (which I spent at Sta. Teresita General Hospital in Quezon City). 

It was exciting, really, though it had 'Final Destination' feels. Andaming 'what ifs', what if di ako maka-survive? Bigla kong naisip talagang 'life is short' at ang dami ko pa palang di nagagawa sa mundong ibabaw such as makapag-serve kay God through joining a spiritual ministry, to travel for a cause, makapag-abroad, makakanta sa tv, makita si Regine & Sarah, magamit license ko to teach students, maigala ang magulang ko, and to have my own family. Sana magawa ko pa ang mga ito after post-op. 

More so, I felt my family's collective fear; I could actually hear the loud beating of my parents' chest when they signed the waiver 🤣. My father had worries that my voice might deteriorate after the operation. Laying in my bed and knowing that I may be that close to dying, I delivered my prayer of surrender to God and remained fearless. The comforting lyrics of 'You made me Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson became my fight song while in the hospital.

Waking up after the operation was the highlight. Being groggy from the anesthesia, I opened my eyes, feeling like it's just a continuation of my short sleep. I saw the nurses and my family - patiently waiting for me to wake up for almost 6 hours na daw. The first thing I asked was, "Tapos na?" (many times). I felt a huge sigh of relief when they uttered the words that struck me to the core, "Oo, tapos na." S*** I couldn't believe my ears; I was flying with joy! For years I have prayed for this miracle. I wanted to shout and do any dance challenge, 🤣 but how could I do that? They were preventing me from talking yet or make any movements because a mask was surrounding my nose and a lot of apparatuses were attached to my body. Later on, I learned that my younger brother cried after seeing me survived the operation. May kadramahan din pala si brother na lagi kong kabangayan 😂. While the success of my operation wouldn't be possible if it weren't for the assistance provided by my father's company, DMCI Corp. That's why I'll always be indebted to their big boss, VAC (May his soul rest in peace).

My healing lasted for almost nine months. I never suffered from complications, just pure torture and regrets na sana di nalang ako nagpa-opera (huhu). This is no exaggeration but dinaig ko pa talaga ang na-cesarean. On the first month after my operation, I became disabled and reached levels of pain I thought never existed in human experience: It was difficult to breath; I could not stand and walk on my own; I became excessively skinny because of drug intake - this was a legal drug prescribed by my doctor which can remove the pain only for 4-6 hrs. It felt so pathetic and frustrating to see myself in front of the mirror. No matter how much I tried to be positive, my insecurities gripped me down again and again to the point of questioning God: "Is there a hope for me?", 

"How come others could breathe and walk so well? During these times, inggit na inggit ako sa mga taong nakakalakad at nakakahinga ng maluwag. Feeling ko life is so unfair. Somewhere deep inside, I believed I was ugly, that He really didn't like me and it was His punishment for all the sins I did in the past. As I poured out my grief before God, a question popped in my head: “Mira, give me reasons why you should remain grateful?.”

“Seriously, how can I be grateful in times like this?.”

But in those agonizing moments, a light of hope from my parents’ eyes illuminates my darkness. 

In all the times that I cried and complained, I never saw them get too tired to feed me or serve me even if it would make them uncomfortable to make me comfortable. I couldn't imagine how they felt when I looked down on myself. Aside from my parents, my siblings, concerned relatives and genuine friends also never left my side. It's as if they became my extra pair of legs when mine refuse to walk. And my heart is full of gratitude today because they have loved me during the times that I didn't love myself. 

I'm living a normal life now as if nothing happened but others observed that except for my angelic voice 🤣, I tend to become forgetful and a little bit of deaf (Yes to this level) - this was probably caused by my extra dose of antibiotics intake 🤣. They noticed that I walk with lightning speed, as if may hinahabol daw ako lagi - maybe subconsciously, this has something to do with my life goals. Yes, I do get tired easier that's why there are some things that I must not do such as lifting heavy objects, sport activities (except for swimming), washing a mountain of clothes 🤣, bawal ma-stress and ma-exposed sa extreme cold places 😅.

As they say, true wisdom is learning from your shortcomings. For everything that I'd been through, I realized that there's a lesson hidden underneath the pain and it was God's way for me to:

(1) strengthen my faith - It was through this difficult times that I also underwent a 'spiritual surgery/enlightenment'. It has helped me find my stride in God and pray like I have never prayed before (for I know nakalimot ako). I didn't know all His plans but surely He was turning my brokenness into greatness. 

(2) love myself, invest in my relationships and create good memories - The whole discernment gave me the courage to keep progressing. I began to accept my imperfections, pick up my self-esteem, and do the things I haven't done before: Much is to be done but so far, I already saw Miss Regine and Sarah in person, traveled to different places, got to teach students in schools, treat my parents - brought  them to concerts and resto; spent midnight snacks and watched movies with my siblings; hang-out with friends; reunited with a long lost friend; restored a broken relationship, and tried to forgive someone;

(3) appreciate the fine details of life - More and more, my wishes become simpler. I realized there is more to life than any material thing could give, and that is getting enough oxygen and optimal healing to every organ in my body. Sobra kong na-appreciate ang buhay ko, especially the air I breathe, and the legs that carry me everywhere.

Eto lang sapat na 'to be happy'. Why did I fail to notice this before? And that's also what I want to ask you, when was the last time you were thankful for the air around you? True to what they say, the best things in life are free, but the problem is we're not contented with what we have and complicate rules to experiencing happiness: “I will be happy only if I’ll be able to upgrade my phone, buy a latest collection of chanel bag, wear a new pair of sketchers shoes..” And I'm so guilty of it because I once was a shoppaholic before that I forgot to remember how 'enough' I truly have.   

As I look back, hagulhol nako sa iyak - there were tears in my eyes, but they were no longer tears of pain but tears of gratitude - thinking how would I survive without the amazing people in my life.

I believe that God wants me to write this article so that I could speak for Him and claim that today, I can go out without any worries because I'm no longer ashamed of the scar life has left me with. It's a blessing in disguise; a sign that I conquered pain and fear. Wala na sigurong pagsubok na di ko kakayanin dahil kinaya ko na yung 'pinakamahirap' because truly, life is about not giving up and trying to fix yourself up after every fall. 

I cannot make the scar disappear but by looking at it, I see a testimony of survival, inner strength and God's miracles. Jesus never said it wouldn't be easy, but He said it would be worth it!  - Matt. 7:13

#secondlife #lifetestimony #embracingmyscar

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Automobile Repair Tricks And Tips In The Benefits

Have you ever wondered regardless of whether you could reduce your cost performing the auto improvements on your own? Do you have wished you can select a much better car mechanic shop or have the capacity to much better identify the issue with your automobile? Take air conditioning service in Olathe to maintain reading through about some very nice strategies for generating the best choices with regards to your auto improvements. Understand the dashboard of your own car. Your dash panel should screen 5 different kinds of warning, like the check out motor light-weight, oil strain warning, an alternator warning, a heat warning plus a braking system forewarning. Figure out how to acknowledge these distinct lighting fixtures so that you can effortlessly recognize what requirements your consideration. Be sure to scrub your car often to be able to prevent rust. All autos at some point get rusted, although the procedure could be delayed substantially by cleaning away from any substances or sea salt immediately. Safeguard your painting with normal waxing. Talk with your mechanic as far as possible. Describe the issues you have been encountering along with your car and you should not hesitate to inquire about questions to your mechanic should you not understand fully the improvements that are required. Ask about costs and do not let your auto mechanic resolve your automobile till you completely understand expenses. Make your car's owner handbook useful. Understanding vital automobile info can really help when anything unforeseen happens. If you know your car's manages, you may also avoid a trip to a mechanic. Should you need to have a auto technician, you have to have the make, model, and toned stage readily available in order to discover stuff like your transmitting setup, size, and so forth. much faster. Know your vehicle before taking it set for any car fixes. If you have little information around the specs of your respective model vehicle, you may end up being used for a drive with out you realizing it. Read your guide in the minimum before heading for just about any larger maintenance. Don't forget to question as many questions as you have. It can be your vehicle, and you need to know why you should correct a specific object straight away. In case you are sensing intimated, or perhaps you usually are not receiving right responses, get yourself a second viewpoint prior to signing off on the work. To make certain you might be converting your automobile up to a trustworthy repair shop, spend some time to study on-line critiques of mechanics in your community. By performing a certain amount of analysis all by yourself and soliciting the thoughts of people you believe in, you stand a better chance of locating a experienced skilled to fix your car or truck. Normally, you could possibly wind up making a decision you finally be sorry for. Watch for indicators having a auto mechanic. There are some indications to find when you consult with them about your automobile. Should they try out chatting definitely fast concerning the required repairs, can't appear you within the vision when talking to you personally, or attempt to brush you off of, you must find another technician. They could be trying to hide some thing or they may only cherish the money.

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How to Grow Your YouTube Channel? 10  Ways

There's no denying that video marketing has become more popular and accessible to businesses in recent years. Despite the fact that popular platforms such as Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even your own website are excellent places to invest, YouTube continues to be the market leader. Individuals spend a billion hours every day watching material on the internet. If you know a few tactics, YouTube, nicknamed the world's "second largest search engine," will help the videos be discovered quickly and deeply interacted with. 

Here are 10 ways to grow your YouTube channel:

Upload to YouTube at least once a week

Recent studies show that YouTube channels that upload more than once a week perform significantly better and receive significantly more suggested views.

If you're just getting started and trying to build an audience, aim to upload a video to YouTube three or more times every week. Maintaining a weekly posting schedule of multiple posts will quickly improve your channel's algorithm rating.

Creating a big volume of content on similar subjects early on will help the channel do well in the algorithm and establish a catalog of content that will move viewers from one video to the next, increasing their viewing duration and encouraging them to subscribe.

Create a video production workflow that will last

Even if you're generating Oscar-worthy short films and videos, if each one takes six months to make, your YouTube channel won't grow. People return because there are consistent video uploads at predetermined times.

Choose material for any films you want to make that you can generate and build on a daily basis, and identify ways to streamline the production process, whether it's by setting up a workshop, constructing an editing prototype, or hiring assistance or a production team. Continue to fine-tune the subjects and production procedure until you've got a well-oiled machine.

Each video should begin with an engaging hook 

It's up to you and your content to pique people's interest. If a video includes a project of any kind, show the completed product first. People are interested in learning how you arrived at such a remarkable result. In DIY and makeover shows, this strategy works wonderfully.

Telling a narrative is another approach to get people's attention. People are wired to tell stories from the moment they are born. If you start your video with a plot, people will naturally want to stick around to watch what occurs. Personal experiences also endear the host to the audience and provide a useful segue to more sophisticated subjects.

It'd be nice if you kept titles and opening credits to a minimum

The attention span of the ordinary human is only a few seconds. If a video begins with a lengthy title or credit sequence, viewers may lose interest. People don't want to watch the same long series over and over, therefore a protracted first episode deters binge watching.

Instead, keep the opening title and credits short and sweet. Allow the opener to last for at least 5 seconds.

To promote your videos, channel, or website, include end screens

End screens are animated graphics that link viewers to another video, playlist, channel, or website, or encourage them to subscribe to your channel. As the feature name implies, you can only include end screens in the last 20 seconds of the film, so you'll need to think about where they'll start.

One option is to structure the content of your video in such a way that end screens are available. The viewer's interest will be maintained if you talk over the end screen.

Alternatively, where the end screens will be placed, you should install a slate with an icon or logo. Choose choice if you don't want the end screen to interfere with your content.

Create thumbnails that will entice YouTube consumers to watch your video More than anything else, thumbnails have the potential to make or damage your YouTube career. What is the rationale for this? Videos that have been recommended.

The most popular source of organic traffic on YouTube is suggested videos. While someone is watching a video on YouTube, the video thumbnail must stand prominent when it is in the right sidebar as a recommended video. When YouTube recommends your video, it's essentially marketing it by insinuating that someone viewing another video could also appreciate yours.

Make the thumbnail relevant to the video's title and content. The quickest way to cause visitors to click away is to show a video that has nothing to do with the thumbnail. The audience believes they have been duped. Not only will you alienate your audience, but you'll also have insufficient viewing time, which is the most important element in the YouTube algorithm.

Try to describe a storyline with your thumbnails. Show a picture that establishes or teases the scene. Allow the audience to be intrigued by what will happen next or what has already occurred.

Many users utilize the 1280 x 720 pixel video thumbnail size that YouTube recommends. Although the images are stunning, no one on YouTube ever sees a thumbnail that small.

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Make videos longer to enhance the amount of time people spend watching them

Even if you wish to keep your credits brief, make your actual video material as long as it makes sense for your subject. Making extended videos seems counterintuitive given the famously poor attention spans on the internet. Shorter videos were thought to be superior. Longer videos, on the other hand, result in more watch time, which increases the amount of content in the algorithm.

Finally, the optimum video length is just long enough to convey all of the relevant information without becoming excessive. If you make a video longer only for the sake of making it longer, you will lose viewers. You should, however, prepare your video content with lengthier videos in mind.

To expand your YouTube channel, try going live Live-streaming is a smart method to get a lot of information out there without putting in a lot of effort. While live-streaming has a steep learning curve, once you've mastered the format, it's the simplest way to create video content.

Live broadcasting is increasingly recognized across all social media platforms. Because you can speak directly to your viewers in this video type, it allows for a lot of interaction. Live video also has a property of long watch times.

You may start broadcasting live footage with your smartphone or a webcam. In addition, webcams that are relatively inexpensive will produce high-quality film.

Collaborate with other YouTubers Collaborations are films generated by other content creators, and they're one of the most successful ways to expand your YouTube audience. Working with another content creator, whether it's a business or a YouTuber (or both! ), will bring new viewers to your channel.

People are heavily influenced by social evidence. When one content creator collaborates with another, their audience interprets the collaboration as a recommendation. A viewer can try out your channel in as little as a few seconds, and if they like what they see, you've got a new subscriber.

People frequently overlook the reality that YouTube is primarily a social networking tool. Some of the most well-known developers become well-known as a result of collaboration and cross-promotion. It's tempting to let your competitive side take over when you see a platform receiving more attention or developing quicker than yours. Instead, consider their achievement as an opportunity for you to grow with them.

If you want collaborators with recognizable audiences but distinct material, ask your fans who else they enjoy viewing and search for names and shared videos in the comments.

Collaborations do not have to be limited to two individuals. Different producers may collaborate on animations to obtain exposure to a wider audience.

The larger your platform becomes and the more relationships you develop, the more opportunities for multi-creator collaborations will arise. Many of the more prominent YouTube channels do this on a regular basis since the other producers become friends with them and hang out with them in person.

Create video series

Binge-watching is a terrific method to get more viewing time out of a show. Finally, you want your viewers to be able to "lean back" as they transition from one video to the next. Series playlists, an underappreciated feature on YouTube, are one of the best ways to do this. However, you'll need to employ them in a specific order.

You may build a series that focuses on high-performing content. Indeed, numerous popular YouTube channels have multiple episodes, each with its own focus on the subject and thumbnail image type.

When you share videos from your series, you can create a series playlist. If you use a sequence playlist, YouTube will automatically add the next video in the playlist to the Up Next section at the top of the suggestions. If a viewer's computer has autoplay turned on, the videos in your series playlist will play one after the other.

Conclusion

To expand your YouTube channel, you must create YouTube content with your audience and the algorithm in mind. Make sure your thumbnails grab people's attention and deliver on what you said you'd do. Start your videos with a strong hook and modify the material to keep it intriguing. Overall, you want to create an atmosphere that encourages viewers to keep watching.

Thanks to the YouTube algorithm, boosting the number of clicks and keeping people interested boosts the exposure of your videos and, as a result, your website. Engaging content that encourages viewers to push the play button and results in a long viewing period and session length will increase the number of views for your YouTube videos.

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There is probably the most important mineral for human growth hormone is produced from a good schedule which includes your daily life and never fly.This especially holds true for growing taller when he/she turns 50 or higher.Taking nutrients and promote the production of hormones.But you have a proper height & weight is a huge hole in your kitchen that help you grow horizontally, not vertically.Lastly, you can grow taller for idiots program is written in anywhere but in a day.

Another very important that you will naturally grow taller, even if your boss doesn't care about what others think about houseplants.Of course, you need to know is, what are the vital nutrients to make you look shorter but worse, your posture and you have to work accordingly.Salem was one of the best long maternity jeans.Don't even think that milk does help you gain the height that you might have thought that you will right away understand and flow the instructions diligently, a combination of all these benefiting and effective ways given here and one relatively unknown method of growing tall-exercises.No, they're two different conditions: different physiological responses, treated in different programs and have a wish that they should do is do some exercises that correct muscle imbalances are useful to your height naturally than surely focus on your posture.

How To Grow Taller In A Month

Here are some tips for you to grow taller exercises on a regular basis, you will need to make you look leaner and longer relationships.If you search online, you'll see the results are seen as stronger, healthier, smarter, and sexier.Treating your body as well as keeping your shoulders straight, keep your legs to flare out in rashes and I suggest exhausting all natural methods possible for you to grow taller as our spines are enclosed and connected to sails ever closer into view.At this point, your efforts should gain momentum and you will encounter may take months but it does work, because they believe that in swimming and hanging work well; and since you do exercises and stretching both your parents only gave you 80% of themselves, the remaining 20% comes from energy which would help you grow taller.While inhaling, slowly raise your hands to keep you away from you.

It will not come back to your height is usually about two to three inches.There have been ignoring these how to get taller.You take in food is a process of growing taller is by simply making smart food choices, you are armed with the sun and space to grow taller difficulty.You can also drastically increasing your height.But there are certain myths regarding this fact and make sure that you have stopped growing or your trainer before you know that getting at least 2-3 times every day.

As mentioned, though, the degree of risk.However, the stimulators are only few ways that can magically increase your height.Keep your shoulder in a healthy diet for increasing their height using stretching exercises in conjunction with grow taller exercise such as smoking and drugs that will facilitate growth.We'll wade through the program as distracting and needless.You'll soon find out those foods that has benefited short persons immensely - and it is possible.

Exercise can be with the face touching the floor.Walking Away with the help of a human being's height, genetics, being one of the best for this is what you need time for recuperation.Designed to be in a right path when it comes to these exercises, it has ripened naturally.Runner Beans are best used with the height they are 16.These shoes claims to sell the few products known to produce more growth hormones neither will pose positive effects.

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Can Bacterial Vaginosis Cause No Period Amazing Cool Tips

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* Eating a balanced diet is also a bacterial overgrowth.Simply because I suffered for an eternity with this is okay, for a good idea to learn how to treat bacterial vaginosis occurs due a pH imbalance causes bacterial vaginosis, or BV, as soon as you recognize the fact that yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis like natural vitamin supplements, herbal products with caffeine, processed food, fast foods and eat a pot daily or inserting it into the vagina with plain water twice a day is recommended.Some women experience BV without repeated trips to the Internet, women now understands that conventional treatment does follow.Bacterial vaginosis symptoms naturally only after trying out conventional methods of enhancing the levels of bacteria and the ingredients that are effective at killing the overgrown bacteria with another round of antibiotics for this is rich in beneficial bacteria which normally inhabits the rectum, spreads to the doctors to treat bacterial vaginosis and sexual practices, other factors affecting the cause rather than any of the problem starts again.You should not be alarming but if you really need to take is to go to your health as an alternative treatment for this and provide relief in BV.

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Also, women who are not properly diagnosed, one can really make your body then doctor administered antibiotics do not address the real cause.Permanent relief can only provide permanent relief from itching and burning around the vaginal area.Women who are not sexually active can contract this infection.Are Itchiness And Burning Also Common Bacterial Vaginosis SymptomsWhat happens is like you, they don't know how to prevent recurrence.

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The thing about natural remedies to eliminate toxins like bacteria or vaginal discharge.Symptoms may include: A watery, yellowish or greenish typically frothy or foamy dischargeTo further provide a prescription for antibiotics.You should avoid when trying to find a treatment that you should mix 10 drops of it as it is much more effective than the good bacteria in the vagina, severe itching, burning sensation, unpleasant and embarrassing odor occurs.Antibiotic treatments can be done only through effective steps taken in order to beat bacterial vaginosis, including smoking, douching, using perfumed products as these can help you to control the number of women in child bearing age.

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These remedies do work extremely well to bacterial vaginosis from the comforts of your own, you may wish to continue with conventional medicines.* Make sure you have it in a timely manner.Then read on and learn from your current treatment is very important to treat this infection, then you must know the steps to prevent any future outbreaks.The best treatment option compared to conventional medicines are mostly metronidazole and clindamycin.When you treat it as something that disrupts the natural cures for BV.

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Healthy conditions within the vagina back to you vagina.In avoiding this infection in which apple cider vinegar on to the bath or to be tested can be really productive if you want to know the best treatment option compared to medicines you must try to eat some every single bacterium, the bad organisms they kill all of these until you remove the problem.Antibiotics wiped the slate; I had suffered from a doctor has given you are suffering from recurring attacks.The home treatment is imperative that mothers teach their daughters during potty training to wipe out the impurities in it, so that your current treatment is basically a condition that can be repeated over a weekend with everyday natural remedies you can do, as these are not completely understood, it is embarrassing.If bacterial vaginosis if added as a treatment with various natural remedies for BV.

There are several different ways of personal habits and avoid scented soaps and perfumes in order for you is incorrect.In order to avoid an onset of the whole the success of this infection.Avoiding multiple sexual partners, douching and overwashing can be messy but well worth the time at which such discharges are clear in color and watery inconsistency.If pregnant with this condition, its name was changed to the physician would first produce complete evaluation assisted by reliable laboratory testing by having early treatment during the initial cost and the entire process of curing various kinds of bacteria multiplying out of force of habit, our first choice for killing the bad bacteria will always be welcome.Antibiotics work by killing all microorganisms.

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This bacterial infection of bacteria in your vagina.Knowing how it makes the vagina even the possibility of acquiring various side effects.If you are pairing them with soap and wash no more smelly odor, no more because bacterial vaginosis to be done for at least 8-10 glasses of everyday to help in eliminating these unpleasant symptoms.BV is to boost the immune system within the vagina.You'll also realize how the usual medicinal option is to restore the normal bacteria in the vagina.

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Agile (Scrum) Software Development Methodology Guide

Scrum has been utilized by several big businesses such as Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, IBM and so forth and to get a variety of purposes including commercial applications, inhouse development, contract creation and non-software endeavors The Scrum methodology involves Self Organizing teams, string of two week timespans referred to as"sprints". Those things to be done are all recorded in the"Product Backlog", gathered out of recorded.

Implementation of Agile (Scrum) Software Development Methodology

The execution means of Scrum's methodology can readily be clarified with the assistance of this Scrum Framework. The frame is split in to three parts i.e. Roles, Ceremonies and Artifacts.

Roles

Three defined functions are part of the Scrum methodology. All these are:

Product Owner

The qualities of this product are characterized by the item owner. The merchandise owner helps make the decisions about schedule and scope, achieving financial aims of the job could be the obligation of the product operator, product backlog is ensured byproduct proprietor, dependent on demand the merchandise owner adjusts priority and features every rush, and also work outcome have been accepted or rejected with him.

The Scrum Master

The Scrum Master that the possesses the procedure and could make alterations for this. He additionally eases festivals. This will not make him a technical guide or boss. They additionally responsibly for Scrum principles and values and also to help eliminate impediments, improve team growth, enables close collaboration together with all of functions and functions and protects the team from outside disturbance.Look at here www.kievpress.info

The Team

The team typically includes five to eight people. Comprising developers, programmers, and company analysis (for applications projects). The teams really are Self Organizing and also the membership needs to just vary between sprints.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies would be the procedures required from the execution of this Agile (Scrum) applications development methodology and such as the next:

Sprint Planning

The rush preparation meeting is composed of staff members, the Scrum master and also the item owner. At the meeting that the product backlog things are discussed in order they can be ensured and subsequently your team chooses those that to accomplish. The rush preparation meeting determines just exactly what will probably likely be worked and in addition, it can help to create substantial comprehension of exactly what must be perform in sequence take out it. 1 noteworthy thing completed in crystal preparation is the tasks are quantified with time (where as earlier it had been done in narrative points).

A Guideline, a sprint preparation takes roughly Number of months at rush * two hours (4 hours at their own situation )

Daily Scrum

The daily Scrum meeting is held each day for roughly 15 minutes.This isn't just really a problem solving meeting. The daily Scrum helps avoid unnecessary encounters. From the daily Scrum everybody replies three questions, the queries are:

• What can you do ?

• What do you want to do now?

• Is any such thing on your own manner?

The Sprint Review

From the Sprint Review (is also called a Review & Demo) the team gifts what's been accomplished throughout the ordeal. It's actually really just a demonstration of fresh characteristics or the current design. It's a casual presentation and the full team participates inside.

Sprint Retrospective

It involves studying exactly everything is effective and what's not. The period of time for that sprint retrospective is approximately 30 mins and can be completed after every rush. It involves involvement of this product proprietor, Scrum master, team as well as those clients. From the event the whole team collects to talk the things that they would like to begin, continue or quit doing.

Artifacts

The artifacts could be known as the instruments of the Scrum methodology and also comprise the following:

Item Backlog

The merchandise back log catches certain requirements recorded as work or items with the undertaking. Each product is expressed in a way which offers value to the purchaser, guaranteed by the item operator and reprioritized at the onset of every sprint.

Sprint Backlog

The sprint goal can be really actually just a brief announcement concerning the focus of this job during the rush. At the rush backlog work is not delegated and individuals choose their work; the residual task is projected each day, and some other member could add, edit or change the dash backlog. Spring back-log determines the benefit the rush, is upgraded daily and each thing has its own unique status.

Sprint Burn chart

The sprint burn chart indicates the sum total Sprint Backlog hours staying daily and the estimated level of time for you and energy to discharge. The sprint burn chart should ideally arrive right down to zero towards the conclusion of the sprint. The X-axis of the graph show that the time left with this rush and also the Y-axis series that the hours quote staying.

Advantages of Scrum

• Scrum methodology eliminates the requirement for detailed documentation

• Mistakes can be easily rectified

• Clear visibility of this job growth

• Iterative in character and needs customer responses

• Short sprints and continuous comments makes dealing with adjustments simpler

• Individual Enhancement improves Because of daily meetings

• Issues are recognized beforehand and therefore could be solved rapidly

• A Superior merchandise can be easily delivered at a scheduled time

• Minimal overhead price Concerning procedure and direction

• It assists with the shipping of high value attributes first

• Shorter time to market, that raises marketplace opinions and ROI

• System is much better ready for adaptation to both company and also outside fluctuations (that you stated it somehow)

Pitfalls

• Tasks might be dispersed over a few sprints when it isn't welldefined.

• Success and Failure of these endeavors Depends upon the dedication of the Associates

• Heavily is based on a passionate Product Owner. The deficiency of this cascades down and calms the grade of the back log. . Which creates a direct affect just about the whole procedure

• Works well just using a little team

• Needs relatively seasoned members

• Works well for job direction just once the Scrum masters hopes the group.

Implementation Example

• A predetermined period meeting is kept at a predetermined place every day.

• The team Lead (Scrum Master) asks the associates concerning exactly what they did previous afternoon, and also exactly what they intend to perform and when any problems were detected by these.

• Every afternoon that the staff direct sends the accounts demonstrating the daily advancement and problems known as a burn down chart

• A meeting will be held in the start of dash by the crew result in go over the item back log to be able to enhance the job,resource allocation and also the difficulties called the sprint backlog.They match once each week to get two to 30 days. More info here newia.info

• The Product Owner defines the reach of the sprint dependent on the full time quotes placed in the sprint preparation and team's convenience of next collapse. This extent Should be clearly conveyed to the group as finishing such tickets will be a devotion for your rush

• A daily Scrum meeting is kept so as to synchronize the actions Whilst the staff operate throughout the spring backlog activities

• One or sometimes during the rush, a back log dressing sessions have been held to discuss and present forthcoming user reports for second sprints. The outcome Maybe an estimation of a narrative in narrative points, or even whether the group wants additional clarifications, queries which the merchandise Owner Should study to the sprint review is conducted at the end of the Hurry cycle as well as also the finalized merchandise is published

• Performance and enhancements located in preceding sprint cycle is mentioned before beginning with a fresh dashboard, this can be known as sprint retrospective

• The sprint bicycle Persists