#full range of temps

[nineteenninety-six]

Dana x younger sister, who’s a single mom and her daughters sick and she’s not getting better, ends up in the er, maybe idk which would fit Kurt Robby or abbot treating as well as Dana, and comfort

Pairings: Michael Robinavitch x Reader

AN: Sorry these having been taking so long to get out but this job is killing me but hopefully I get used to it in a couple of weeks. ALSO I've started Animal Kingdom and omg Pope is a babe but don't spoil anything for because I'm only just started the 2nd season.

Warnings: kid is sick. medical/hospital inaccuracies (pls forgive me).

Your daughter's wails pierced your ears as you rocked and bounced her in your arms, desperately trying to comfort her. The glares coming from the other patients didn't help but you refused to be intimidated  as she had as much of a right to be there as they did and you refused to leave the hospital until she was seen.

The receptionist had assured you that they were making space for you, calling other departments to pick up waiting patients who needed to be transported but there was no guarantee and you knew how short staffed and overcrowded the emergency department was but a part of you still wanted to drop your sisters name in hopes that It'll atleast get you through the waiting room doors.

Luckily you only had to wait for ten more minutes before you were ushered through by a nurse who thankfully took you to a private room.

You were halfway through texting your sister, telling her what was happening with one hand while the other continued to rock your daughter when the door swung open.

"Dana!" You sign in relief at the sight of the person who rushed through, "Oh thank God!"

"What the hell... " Dana gasped as she stepped forward, hands automatically reaching for your daughter, "I saw Juliet pop up on the patient board."

You let her take Juliet into her arms, watching as she cuddled and tried to soothe your crying daughter, who hadn't even calmed slightly at being in her favourite aunts arms liked she

usually did.

"She's burning up" Dana muttered with a frown, "Let me get Robby."

Dana passes Juliet back over to you before she disappears out of the room in search of the day attending.

Exhausted from hours of crying and screaming, Juliet quiets down to a whimper and buries her face into your neck. You grip the two year old close to you as you take a seat on the bed and murmur assurances into her hair.

"C'mon baby, tell mama what's wrong..."

Juliet only whimpered in response, her small hands clenching your jumper as she struggled through the pain.

The door opened, an older man stepping through as he snapped blue gloves on, Dana just behind him. "Hi, I'm doctor Robby and I heard we have a very important niece here today. Who do we have here?"

"This is Juliet. She's two and she's been up since the early hours with a fever. Crying all day ... a little coughing but I think that's because of how much she's been crying, I don't think it's another symptom. She hasn't been able to go back to sleep, I think something is really hurting her but I'm not sure."

"Oo-Kay" Dr Robby approached the two of you and reached out "May I?"

You nod and pass Juliet over and Robby sits her on the bed and crouches down in front of her, "Hi Juliet, I'm doctor Robby."

Juliet lets out a cry and a muffled whimper, a far cry from her usual friendly demeanor.

"What's her vitals Dana?" Robby asks as he looks for any external injuries along with pressing against her abdomen to see if she reacts.

"Her temp is 38C. Everything else is slightly elevated but nothing out of normal range. I'm guessing it's because she's distressed."

"Has she eaten?" Robby asks, turning his head to look at you.

You shake your head with a frown, "She hasn't been interested in anything. She nibbled on a few crackers and took a couple sips of water but nothing else."

"I'm not seeing anything so far." Robby nods and stands to his full height, "And she was fine last night?"

You shrug picking up Juliet when she reached out for you, "She wasn't very hungry but she ate. She struggled to fall asleep, in and out for the few hours she managed to get."

Robby nods before his eyes land on Juliet's ears and his head quirks slightly before he grabs a tissue and steps closer, "Ah, I think I may have an idea on what the cause is."

You watch as Robby wipes clear fluid from Juliet's ear, "I think we may be looking at an ear infection."

"Ear infection?" You echo, "That's it?"

Robby thanks Dana for the otoscope she hands him, "I'll need to look at it to confirm it but so far that's my leading guess."

"She had a cold just a couple of weeks ago," Dana recalls, "She recovered not long ago."

Robby hums and nods, "That'll do it."

You brush your hand over Juliet's hair, panic now subsided, "I can't believe I took her all the way over here for an ear infection."

"You did good." Robby reassures, "You worried, it's natural. You have a young kid and these things are scary. You did good by coming here."

"Maybe. But Dana pulled you away from your important patients."

"So I wanted the best care for my lovely niece." Dana interrupts, "Sue me."

"I can promise you Dana didn't pull me away from anything. Besides, it meant that I finally got to meet you after Dana's nonstop stories about you."

"Oh God, I hope it's none of the ones when we were young." You laugh with a slight wince.

"Oh I'm the best secret keeper on the floor. My lips are firmly sealed." Robby winks at you.

Juliet grumbles as she shifts in your arms, finally drifting off to sleep after hours of pain and discomfort. You press a kiss to her forehead and wrap your arms around her,

"So she'll be okay?" You ask, "Can I give her any medicine or anything? I'm worried about her eating."

"She'll be fine, you can give her some children's paracetamol. We'll give her some now and it's OTC so you can grab it on the way home." Robby tells you with a kind smile, "She should get better over the next few days but if her symptoms get worse or if it affects the other ear then you can come back here or to your GP."

You breathe a sigh of relief, fears settled, "Thank you Dr Robby."

"It was no problem." Robby shakes your hand, "It was lovely to meet you. Dana will sort out your discharge papers."

"It was nice to meet you too" You tell him, "Thank you again."

Robby gives you one last smile and wave before he exits the room and there's only a moment of peace before Dana turns to you with a smirk on her lips.

"So, what do you think of him?" Dana asks as she shuffles papers around.

"Of Robby?" You ask, "He's nice, just like you said."

"He's single ya know." Dana says as she passes you the papers to sign, "The long hours are a pain in the ass but they're workable."

You scoff at her words, signing the papers and returning it to her "Give it a rest Dana. Robby is kind but I'm sure he doesn't have any interest in me…I mean I'm a single mother Dana, that's a hard no for most men."

"Robby isn't like most men." Dana counters, "Just give it a chance. Please."

You huff slightly at your sister, "Please don't tell me you've forced him to ask me out."

"I didn't force him to do anything." Dana curls a piece of Juliet's hair around her finger, "I might have suggested something to him."

"Dana!"

"Just trust me okay." With that Dana leaves, the door slipping shut behind her.

An hour later and you're finally free to go home. Juliet woke up and a student doctor gratefully picked up a sandwich for her to nibble on, her appetite back after finally getting some sleep.

You keep an eye out for Dr Robby as you make your way out of the hospital, remembering Dana's words from earlier but you don't spot him so you continue your way out to the park, desperate for a couple of moments of fresh air after being stuck in the stuffy hospital for so long.

There on a bench with his hands stuffed into the pockets of his jumper and his head tilted back with his eyes closed was Dr Robby. He hears your footsteps and opens his eyes, blinks a few times before he recognises you.

"Doctor Robby" You smile at him, "You okay?"

Robby nods, "Just..decompressing."

You hesitate before you speak again, hoping that you won't regret them, "Is your shift over?"

Robby nods.

"Someone woke up hungry," You smile, juggling Juliet in your arms, "We're going to get some food…do you want to join us?"

Robby hesitates and he almost looks like he's going to say no before he slowly nods, "Yeah…I'd really like that. Thank you."

You watch as he collects his bag from the seat next to him before he joins you. Juliet watches him from where her head rests on your shoulder and he smiles at her, laughing as she gets shy and turns away.

"Once she has had a couple of hashbrowns and some apple juice she'll be a completely different person." You laugh, "She'll talk your ear off."

"Oh, she takes after her aunt doesn't she?" Robby jokes as he follows you to your car."

"Oh absolutely!" You laugh, "If Dana gets her way then she will make Juliet into her mini me."

"Nurse and all?" Robby makes an exaggerated shivering motion, "I fear for the attending doctor when Juliet becomes a nurse, charge or not."

"If that happens then Dana will die a very happy woman." You joke as you unlock the car

Robby smiles at you as he holds the car door open for you as place Juliet in her car seat.

You smile back at him, "C'mon let's get some food."

[oceantornadoo]

missed you. (simon riley x f!reader)

part 7 of the two lieutenants series (can be read as standalone)

—

“lieutenant.”

“lieutenant.”

simon’s eyes bore into you, scanning you up and down for injuries, then settling on your face. you did the same, clocking the way he was favoring one hip instead of standing all the way straight in proper formation. hi, you mouthed, eyes shining. he still had the mask on but you could see his lips move underneath, some endearment you couldn’t make out.

“well captain, you’ve got a good lieutenant on your hands. sad to see her go after two months of hard work. there’s always an open lieutenant spot on our team, or a chance for captain if she works hard enough.” you took the words of your temporary captain as a dismissal, crossing over the heli pad to stand at simon’s side. if anyone were to look close, really peer in, they’d see your shoulders touching, fabric against fabric. you were extremely experienced at standing close without looking like it, an optical illusion of body language, both stances facing forward. price and the temp captain exchanged more pleasantries but you could feel yourself getting impatient, lightning coursing through your veins at simon’s proximity.

simon riley considered himself a patient man, but in your presence, he considered himself to have the emotional range of a toddler. pure emotion, fighting back a retort when price mentioned a two hour full debrief. he barely held himself back when you turned to head inside, walking slow so you could bump into him, your lovely ass brushing his cock. simon’s hand went to your waist on instinct, fingers brushing the familiar valleys of your body. he had to restrain himself from punching johnny when he slapped a hand on his shoulder, spewing bullshit about ghost being an old man and can’t see where he’s going.

the debrief is torture. the tip of your boot brushes simon’s and you blissfully stay like that until it’s your time to get up and present. which, of course, takes an hour because of gaz and his irritatingly thorough questions couple with price and his detailed monologues. even soap’s joined, asking about the resources of your temporary team and sniper skills. the itch under your skin has become fire, this torturous proximity to simon heating you up from the inside out. finally, you finish in a blur, almost missing price’s low “dismissed.” you say something about missing your base bed and practically run out of the room. you leave so fast you don’t notice price holding simon back, “just one quick thing, lieutenant.”

without ghostly footsteps behind you, you navigate to the room you’ve been away from the last two months. it’s not dusty or musty and you almost blame fairies before smelling simon’s cologne in the air. it makes you giddy thinking of him freshening up your room, watering your windowsill plants and fluffing up your bed. the dirty laundry you accidentally left is all clean, tucked into your drawers with military precision. the gall of this man to touch your underwear. you decide to freshen up and change into sweats as you wait for him.

it’s been thirty minutes and you’re going a bit insane. ten was fine, twenty was okay, but thirty is pushing it. what does price have to talk about that is so important?! your skin is fresh and your clothes are comfy, but the anxiety has worsened, turning your palms clammy. what if he’s changed his mind? decided he couldn’t wait? just a friendly “hi” as to not let you down? the swirl of emotions is too much for you to take, forcing you to lay down just to ground yourself. it hits you all at once: the jet lag, long flight, the loneliness of the past two months. it’s heavy and too much for you to bare, losing yourself to a conflicted sleep…

when you wake up, he’s there. sitting on the edge of your bed, one hand wrapped around your bare ankle like a chain. he’s contemplating something, staring at some spot above your head. sleep is still in your eyes, sight bleary and unfocused. you know it’s him by touch alone, no need for other senses. “simon?” you whisper into the dark. “hi, baby. good sleep?” you launch yourself into his lap, the force of you like a tackle. he acquiesces to your attack, taking you with him as you try to hold him as much as you can.

he thinks you’re crying. simon settled you in his lap, your arms around his thick neck and your legs wrapped around his waist, feet tucked between the back and the bed. he can breathe, that two month weight finally lifting from his chest. “missed you so much.” you barely eek it out, his neck muffling your voice. “missed you more than words can say, love.” you think you’re crying, face getting wetter and wetter as you burrow into his neck. he thinks he’s crying too, tucking his face into your hair and taking a sniff. he’s properly messing it up but he doesn’t care - he’s been chasing the scent of your shampoo for weeks. you both stay there for a while, taking in each other’s presence. it feels like home, like a warm bath and an even warmer bed. like hiding from the whole world under a thick blanket with only the person you love by your side. “you took so long to see me, simon. i thought - thought you changed your mind about me.”

simon couldn’t believe how blind you were sometimes. did you not see the blush he’d been hiding under the mask during the whole debrief? how soap kept shooting him questioning looks, noting the tension between his l.t.’s soldiers. “was clearin’ up some shit with price. ‘s all good now.” you hummed in thought. “so we’re all good?” he drew back a little, enough to kiss your forehead. your weight was still on top of him, grounding him to reality. “actually, i have somethin’ t’ ask you.” he sat up a little, settling you in his lap so you could look at him eye to eye. the sudden seriousness in his tone made you worry, thighs squeezing against simon’s. “is it about the bulge in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?” he usually laughed at your godawful jokes but today, he just looked somewhere past your ear, focusing on the photo of you two on your desk. it had been taken a bit after you’d made it official, your arms around his waist and your smile bright enough to blind a man. “si?” you poked his stomach to get him to look back at you. “didn’t like being away from you, baby.” you frowned at his tone. “was talking to price about how to make it not happen again. t” help me follow you wherever you land.” this insanely sweet man, who was still putting your wants above his own. he knew you wanted to be captain one day, knew you’d never betray price, and knew he’d follow you to the ends of the earth.

“so i got you this.” you gasped, hands flying to your mouth in shock. the bulge was not in fact his boner but a ring box containing your dream ring hidden in your pinterest boards from years ago. you couldn’t even question how he found that exact one, how he tracked down an archived post from an archived board. “simon?” he tilted your chin up so your eyes met his. “marry me. let me be your husband. i’d follow you anywhere, love.” you were nodding through the tears, already reaching for the ring. “yes. yes, simon.” he slipped it on to your fingers, calloused hands holding your own. it looked unimaginably perfect on you, catching the light exactly how you wanted. you both were crying again, small tears of joy trailing down your faces. “let me make you happy, yeah?” you nodded into his shoulder. “yeah, baby. let’s make each other happy.”

[parachutingkitten]

Just so everyone is aware, ayathefly, the account who claims to be a temp voice actress for Dragons Rising, is almost certainly my cyber stalker from last month.

She has almost the exact same story as one of the stalker accounts used to try and befriend me. Back then she was a 23yo temp voice actress named Maya who had a comedically whimsical story about her not knowing information about the ducktales reboot she was hired for. This time she's a 23yo temp voice actress named Aya who has a comedically whimsical story about not knowing information about the Ninjago reboot she was hired for. Both the accounts used generic profile pics from classic cartoons, reblogged posts of mine shortly after creating their account, and had this manner of speaking in their posts which immediately set off alarm bells in my head.

In case you are not privy to the saga, this person made a bunch of false accusations about me on one account while defending me on another in order to, I guess, try and win my favor. This after harassing, threatening, and otherwise pestering me on a number of spam accounts. This includes the full range of pretending to be a fan with a tragic story about a dead brother, to weird sex foot fetish fantasies. Since then I have received emails claiming to be showrunners interested in my feedback which I'm also certain are her.

I have also linked them back to the zanenindroid account, and the parachutingkitfanpage, both abandoned at this point, presumably because they didn't get traction.

I need you to understand I was on the fence about sharing this information. Even if they're making my life annoying, this person has at times claimed to be 16 in messages to me in the past (I figure it's possible that the 23yo thing might just be her pretending to be my same age) and I don't want to be the guy who calls out a kid who lied on the internet to try and get friends- even if what they're doing is ABSOLUTELY inexcusable, it's only really affecting me. I know how to use the block button. Turning off non-follow messaging and anon asks is annoying, but not that huge a deal if it means cutting off avenues for them to contact me.

But recently my MOTHER informed me that she got some strange messages from someone claiming to be a 23yo voice actress, and tried gaslighting her into believing she knew her mom from a writing group like 10 years ago (which is not possible btw), and should TOTALY introduce her to me, because we're the same age, and both interested in animation.

I can't not talk about this anymore. When you bring my family into this, you lose any attempt at mercy from me.

Especially given we have quite a few minors in the fandom, I feel obligated to say something. I would not feel comfortable with anyone I know or care about interacting with this person, regardless of how harmless this person thinks their intentions are. They have proved themselves to be a manipulative, lying, unhinged, and obsessive personality willing to put someone they presumably like through some of the scariest scenarios you can find yourself in on the internet- and then drag your family into it. I would ask that you do not interact, do not give them the time of day, do not try to reason with them, and try your best not to be fooled by new accounts that pop up a week from now with suspiciously similar behavior, because I'm almost certain that will happen if Aya goes silent.

Maybe you think I'm paranoid, and over blowing things, and that's your call to make, but I would not be making this post if I did not feel strongly about this.

Even if somehow this is not the same person, and I am falsely linking these two nearly identical identities, at the very least Aya is not who she proports to be. She claims to have provided temp voices for season 3 just this month (temp voices being temporary voice work done before the actual actors are able to record their lines), but Devon Mack (voice actor for Arin) has confirmed that he was in the middle of recording the official dialogue for season 3 back in January of this year. The idea that the production team would only just now be recording TEMP dialogue for animation that's going to release in just a few months is an absolutely WILD claim. I can not convey to you what an insanely truncated timeline that would be. I don't even think that Dragons Rising is a the kind of show to use temp dialogue, none the less have the budget and time to hire out if they did need temp voices, rather than just using production members like most temp work.

Please, be careful out there everyone.

I'm praying I never have to address this again.

[sweetheartfaist]

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[shini--chan]

How about for yandere allies and axis; Country!reader and yandere have been in a relationship for a bit now. A weird one clause yandere are very possessive but still loving.

Then one day, country!reader’s boss say they want to go to war against yandere country or maybe they want to be independent from them.

Cue yandere coming home to their loved one crying because they might have to leave them.

I'll be going with the axis with this one and grouping them a bit together. And I'm going to twist that with the "loving" around a bit, since we are talking about unhealthy relationships. And besides, such a change in events might make the "loving" part of the relationship be reduced to nothing.

Yandere Axis - Black Broken Heart

Trigger warnings: toxic relationships, murder, temp character death, stockholm syndrome, war

His reaction would be to punish you for your boss’ transgressions. In his mind, there would have been fears of you wishing to leave him for the longest time. Perhaps your boss would have even nurtured these fears, making the poisonous plants of doubt and fear sprout and bloom. The culmination of this would be to place all blame on you and frame it as one of your perfidious plans to wriggle your way out of the relationship. He would snap, and kill you in order to make you stay put. Furthermore, in order to really keep you in check and let matters proceed without interfering, he would set your prison in such a way that you couldn’t escape because you would just die again and again and again. Like chaining you up underwater, or encasing you in ice. 

Meanwhile, he would wage war on your country, and decide to make the first step before the initiative could be taken away from him. A smaller military operation would also do the trick if it would just be your government. It would also serve as a dual purpose of weakening you, so that he would release you from your prison without having to fear that you would run away or attack him. He would just hope that you would take the lesson to heart. - Germany, Japan

His reaction would be to calm you down. This would have always been a possibility in his mind, and he would have planned for this. Perhaps this would even be part of one of his many schemes, maybe he would have even provoked your boss into declaring war. Nevertheless, he would go about the situation with a cool head and point out that your boss would only have as much power over you as you would let him. As such, you would have power of your own and also agency. To keep you under his influence, he would encourage you to stay in his house. Spill your heart out to him and tell him of all your fears and worries. Between the gestures and the words and the actions, he would proceed to implement the next steps of his plan. 

Anything ranging from a coup to a full scale revolution would be encouraged. He might even call on a few allies and frame it as justice to have your government overthrown, trade cut off and your cities besieged. Should that be successful, then he would replace your disposed boss with people of his choosing that would also heed his words. And whether an uprising would be successful or not, he would press a knife or a pistol in your hand and convince you to end the human that tried to tear you apart. - Austria, Italy

His reaction would be to exploit your fears and also to commit a knee-jerk decision would be to either kidnap you or to elope with you. Of course, there would be damage control either at his word or by politicians attempting to save the situation. Either, it would be depicted as the two personifications having gone rogue and nobody being able to do a thing about it - a recasting of Romeo and Julia if you will. Or there would be a word about where you would be and everybody sane would hope that would be enough to avoid war. Naturally, he might be even more impulsive and straight-up kill your boss, perhaps even frame it on another nation in order to reorganise the board.  He could even go further and trigger a crisis in your country, or make it come to be that your boss would be discovered doing drugs and then he would be written off as unreasonable . There would be many other scandals he could kick off in order to avoid the worst. Meanwhile, he would stash you away in the countryside and spend the days pretending that you wouldn’t have any larger responsibilities. - Romano, Rumania

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Is your Gallifreyan complaining of being too hot or too cold? Though their thermoregulation is advanced, there can be some cases where they'll need assistance managing their core temperature.

This guide is for use on Gallifreyans and Time Lords only. Always seek your human advice from human health providers.

✨ What Is Gallifreyan Thermoregulation?

Gallifreyans maintain a core body temperature between 15–19°C (59–66.2°F), significantly lower than humans. Their skin temperature, however, is more human-like, ranging from 33.5–36.9°C, due to blood pushing heat to the surface for storage and controlled evaporation.

Unlike humans, they exhibit far better thermoregulatory control, but deviations of 2–3°C above or below their baseline can indicate serious complications like hyperthermia (pyrexia) or hypothermia.

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📈 What Is Hyperthermia?

Hyperthermia is when a Gallifreyan's core body temperature exceeds 19°C (66.2°F) for a prolonged time, often due to environmental heat or internal metabolic issues.

🔍 Symptoms

Flushed, hot skin

Mild to moderate sweating

Weakness and fatigue

Dizziness or confusion

Tachycardia (increased heart rate)

Nausea and vomiting

🏡 Home Management

Move to a cool, shaded area.

Encourage cool, non-caffeinated fluids.

Apply cool compresses to the forehead, neck, armpits, and groin.

Use fans to increase evaporative cooling.

Remove excess clothing.

⚠️When to Escalate

Temp > 19°C

Confusion or unresponsiveness

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❄️ Recognising & Managing Hypothermia

📈 What Is Hypothermia?

Hypothermia occurs when a Gallifreyan's core temperature drops below 15°C (59°F) for a prolonged time. This impairs cardiovascular function, slows healing, and may lead to coma or death.

🔍 Symptoms

Pale, cold, or bluish skin

Slurred speech or confusion

Shivering (in early stages)

Muscle stiffness or loss of coordination

Slowed heart rate or breathing

Slow healing/clotting of wounds

Lethargy or unconsciousness

🏡 Home Management

Move to a warm environment immediately.

Use thermal blankets or dry, warm clothing.

Provide warm (not hot) drinks.

Apply warm packs to the chest, neck, and groin.

Avoid sudden heating like hot baths.

⚠️When to Escalate

Temp < 15°C

Drowsiness or coma

Pulse irregularities

Unable to heal/clot wounds

Suspected frostbite or severe exposure

👨‍🎓 Thermoregulation by Age

0–100 years (children/teens): Poor thermoregulation, especially under 40. Require more sleep, food, and stable temperatures. More vulnerable to hypothermia.

100–500 years (mature adult): Peak thermoregulatory ability.

800+ years (elder): Gradual decline. Susceptible to both hypo- and hyperthermia.

🌌 Environmental Tolerance

Heat Tolerance

<-35°C: Comfortable

35–42.2°C: Sweating begins

42.2–50.1°C: Advanced heat stress

->50.1°C: Damaging if prolonged

->200°C: Sustainable for 7–10 sec

Cold Tolerance

->-5.3°C: Comfortable

-5.3°C to -11.6°C: Shivering begins

-11.6°C to -17.5°C: Advanced stress

<--17.5°C: Damaging if prolonged

<--300°C: Survivable for 7 sec to 6 min

📅 Advanced Medical Treatment

If home care fails, seek specialised Gallifreyan medics or advanced TARDIS medical facilities.

Hyperthermia: Clinical Interventions

IV fluids for cooling and rehydration

Cooling blankets and ice packs

Antipyretics and anticonvulsants if indicated

Cardiac and electrolyte monitoring

Hypothermia: Clinical Interventions

Warm IV fluids

Internal rewarming devices

Neurological monitoring for cognitive impact

Gradual rewarming to avoid arrhythmias

📌 Key Takeaways

Ideal core temp: 15–19°C

Check for changes >2°C from baseline

Children and elders are the most vulnerable

Advanced thermoregulation doesn't make them invincible

Refer to GASS for full patient assessment if unwell

Medical Guides These are all practical guides to assessing and treating a Gallifreyan in an emergency or medical setting.

⚕️💕Gallifreyan CPR

⚕️👽Gallifreyan Assessment Scoring System (GASS)

⚕️👽ABCDE Assessment

⚕️⚠️Sepsis Emergency Response (SER)

⚕️⚠️Severe Trauma Protocol

⚕️🌡️Gallifreyan Thermoregulation and Emergency Response

⚕️🔮Psionic Emergency Pathways

⚕️✨Post-Regeneration Management

⚕️💤Gallifreyan Healing Coma Management

⚕️🩸Interpreting Gallifreyan Bloodwork

⚕️👶Gallifreyan Paediatric Emergencies

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Hiii!! Hope your having a wonderful day/night! Just wanted to ask how you grind money?? I'm so broke and I wanna take up robins payment too :(

Hiiiiiiii!!! Thank you and I hope you're also having a wonderful day/night!

There's a few ways to grind money! But it all falls down to what your gameplay style is! Here's a list of getting big money when starting a new game and late game in general!

Jobs that give decent money:

Office Work/Temp Job (Simple and easy but annoying)

At the start you can easily start working for temp jobs, only during the weekdays though. If you're in late game and already maxed out your school grades then it doesn't matter. It's a decent job good enough to get decent money (if playing early game) that ranges based which floor you work in and the bonuses the manager will give you which is also based on their love towards you.

Now the annoying part. There's a possibility on some floors where some parts of your clothing will get snagged on a shredder and might lead to getting your clothing shredded rendering you naked. There's also a special mechanic while working in the office is the complaints you get. Idk exactly what the requirements are to get complaints but basically if you gathered enough of those you get sent to the Security. And lastly the molestation and nonconsensual because when has dol ever have a scene without this.

Danube house jobs (Simple but a bit taxing on time)

One of my go to actually! I suggest going to Danube insted of Domus and the Flats for jobs as the payments ranges from £10 to £300 based on the kind of jobs you encounter. Of course it's only possible if you have enough stats but some jobs doesn't require any skillcheck! The only problem is probably the time and your fatigue stat which will be a problem to your PC

Just like any other, there's always a chance of molestation and nonconsensual to happen! But the pay is really good so there's that.

Selling flowers (Taxing on time but easy enough)

If still in early game and you haven't got any vegetable plants yet then this is also a decent way to get money. You just have to wait for the flowers to bloom though. I advise on getting roses seed as they have a more higher value/price than the other flowers. The time period for it to bloom is a bit long so it's better to harvest a lot of flowers and selling them afterwards. And it may be a bit tedious but selling in the marketplace instead of the factory is preferable if you prefer selling your products in it's full price/original price then getting half of it.

This way is also one of the ways to raise up your business fames which will be helpful on the long run once you go through alex's farm and want to sell off your produce in the factory.

Again, there might be a molestation and nonconsensual scene if you flirt too much with your customers.

Masseur/Spa (Difficult to unlock)

A much more annoying job to get in mid game once your beauty is maxed out or you have good enough hand skills. But it's decent enough to work in soooo.

It's also where you can max out your hand skills if you haven't and also get an achievement with a high skulduggery skill.

A job that has a 50/50% chance you can get molested in! It's safe enough to work in without worrying about it.

Docks (Time consuming)

I really don't suggest working in the docks. The pay is decent enough but the time it consumes is annoying, you're better off getting a job in Danube then wasting 12 hours for a meager pay.

But you do you. The docks has some pros and achievements stored if you want to work in it. It's also a good advantage if you have a high skulduggery and managed to see some items (vials, gold etc.) that's worth stealing during the night.

There's also some molestation and nonconsensual scene, but you know that already.

Cafe before renovation/Chalets/Dog Pound (Low, will not recommend)

One of the few that I will basically not recommend for any new players to work in. The pay is not worth it. Work in other places, even the docks, just not here.

Except for the cafe! If you work enough with a high dancing skill and managed to get Sam's love up, you can start working as a chef (which is a bit difficult if your PC doesn't have the lactating trait)

Dancing in the Strip Club/Brothel (Caution)

If you have enough dance skill and managed to get into the brothel then you can work as a dancer. A decent enough pay but the real money is getting with a client.

But if dancing in the brothel, you might end up triggering the crowd and lead into a nonconsensual encounter. It's better in the Strip Club since you have a safety net (the guards) to protect you. If dancing isn't in your alleyway then -

Bartender (Decent)

A good enough job that can give you a decent amount of tips. It's also a good way to gather intel about smugglers and steal from them.

You already know what I'm about to say. Another chance for molestation and nonconsensual scene to happen (to Darryl especially).

Hookah Parlour (Decent)

A much more late game job as it requires you to finish all the events (which can be too pricey) for you to acquire the job.

You also need to catch lurkers which can be a problem if you haven't went through alex's farm yet.

Now that's also for jobs that can give you a hundred of money, now to the jobs that give more money!

Jobs/Items that give a lot of money:

Selling produce to the Factory (Requires a lot of produces to sell it)

As I stated above, once you go through alex's farm you now have the option of gathering produce from harvesting vegetables and animal products. You'll get a lot of it and if you gather more of it (Stardew Valley type of shit) you can ship it off to the factory to sell in bulk!

Ofc the downsides of it are time, Remy and annoying animals.

Selling Aphrodisiac to the Compound (Simple and Easy)

One of the things you can get from Alex if you give them lurkers to use.

It's one of the easiest ways to get a lot of money, but annoying to catch lurkers.

Antiques (Troublesome but worth it!)

Antiques are one, if not the most easiest way to get a shit ton of money in early game. Yes there are a few skills and scenarios based on RNG but it's worth it to get easy money!

Two immediate items that I would go for is the diamond and the treasure map with the added bonus of the compass. The problem is you need to have a high swimming, skulduggery and history stat to do it.

Some items are weekly resetting! So once Sunday rolls around you can go back and get those items again to sell off to Winter! I recommend the compass in the Smugglers Cave as it cost about £2000 and you can keep coming back every week to get it!

Here's a pic of me hoarding a shit ton of compass and other antiques in a course of a few months

But it's a bit hard to get all the antiques as they have very specific requirements to achieve and it's just too much trouble. The pay is worth it though, and making Winter happy is also worth it!

Niki's Photoshoot (Easy)

I keep forgetting on how to meet Niki but it always involves having high Exhibitionist stats but anyway! The price is good enough, especially if you have a lot of audience. It's also a weekly thing, so you can only get to shoot once a week. The only requirements is to have a high exhibitionist skill and to gain a lot of audience.

The only problem is if Niki left you alone with the audience.

Temple Allowance (Restrictive)

I will not recommend going through this if you don't plan to go through Sydney's route. The allowance is good if you maxed out your grace, but the punishment is not something I really want to go through though. And it also takes a long time before you can get your allowance.

Dancing in Danube Mansion (Dangerous)

One of the jobs that can earn you a lot of money in one sitting. The way to get this job is by basically being an ass to Charlie or if you are an Initiate who maxed out your grace then Jordan will ask you to search for a missing Initiate in Danube. There's a bug where even after finding the initiate you can still choose to dance in the Danube Mansion.

If you also have a high skulduggery skill you can probably get about 5k by stealing. And if you left your audience enthralled you're guaranteed a 5k pay- the horse/centaur though is the problem. And triggering the audience as well.

Cafe Renovated (Easy if you lactate)

Like I said before, if you don't have the lactating trait then it's gonna be troublesome. Working as a chef you can gain a decent amount of money based on how much buns you made/'cream' you milked out.

The downside is the suspicion bar but it hardly matter since it'll go down if you don't work in the cafe everyday.

It's easy and simple! But you can still get molested and a nonconsensual encounter though.

And that's all I can remember about high paying jobs! Hopefully this is helpful to you anon <3! Good luck on paying Bailey!

[exitrowiron]

Cold Weather Automation

Several homes in our neighborhood experienced burst water pipes last winter even though it doesn't get nearly as cold here as it does in other parts of the country. This was primarily the fault of absentee owners who turn their heat down too low/off when they aren't at their vacation home.

Even though we live here full time, we have a utility sink in the garage so we have a risk of frozen pipes too.

My solution is to permanently install a heated pipe wrap and an inexpensive SwitchBot wireless temp monitor. I can check the temp anytime and it will send alerts if the temperature falls outside of the range I've selected. This is in addition to the Ring leak detector below the sink in the event the above fails.

[wintersoldiersoul]

Hi.

Saw you are taking requests.

I got shingles the weekend close to my birthday, i confuse it with allergy because i am allergic to basically anything and then on my 24th birthday i got that it was actually shingles, doctor told me that my immune system went down and that is why i got it. Before that i was under so much stress because of work that i developed burn out and had to quit my job (literally spent months, weeks of my life visiting the emergency ward because i kept getting sick due to stress and burn out) probably that Triggered the shingles.

Could you write something with Bucky in which the reader suffers similar sh**? I just need comfort from my fave character 😭

If you dont feel comfortable is fine, i understand 😁

KUDOS!

I'm so sorry you went through that! I hope you are much better now. I tried to make this as medically accurate as possible (I texted my friend in med school LOL) but I am definitely not a doctor so if some stuff isn't accurate, just pretend it is.

You threw your hair up into a ponytail to get it out of your face. Hours slumped over at your desk weren't doing any favors. You grabbed the energy drink and chugged it to prevent your eyes from closing. You were almost done with this assignment. Just a little bit longer, you told yourself. 

Working full time and being a grad student was taking a toll on you. You spent every day from 9-5 in your office and every night from 6-10 in classes. You crammed homework in anywhere you could, which often meant staying up most of the night. It was approaching 4am, now. 

The office door creaked open and Bucky strolled in, sleep still filling his eyes. “Baby,” he sighed. “Come to bed.” He had woken up and the bed was cold without you beside him. He walked over to you, kissing your forehead.

“Can’t,” you mumbled without looking up from your computer.

“You gotta get some sleep, darlin’.”

You sneezed, still typing away. “I’m fi-” your words were interrupted by another sneeze.

Bucky stood, looking at you with a stern expression. “Well look at that. You’re getting sick.” 

You waved your hand. “No, I’m not. It’s just allergies,” you said, sniffling. “You know this time of year is bad.” The past few months, you had been sick on and off multiple times. A cold, a small fever, you were sick more than you weren’t. 

“Honey, please just get some sleep. You haven’t slept in days.” He was practically begging. He knew how much stress you were under and getting no sleep wasn’t going to help. He was extremely worried about you.

“Just give me 10 more minutes, okay?” You compromised.

“Fine. But I’m sitting right here and setting a timer. The second it goes off, I’m carrying you to bed.”

He did exactly that, throwing you over his shoulder when you didn’t get up immediately at the ring of his phone. Despite the intense amounts of caffeine you had consumed, you fell asleep the second your head hit the pillow.

Bucky woke up before you the next morning, smiling at your sleeping form. Your hair was sprawled over your face and he gently pushed it away to kiss your cheek. But as soon as he moved the strands, he noticed that your cheeks were flushed. He put the back of his flesh hand on your skin. Heat radiated off of your face before he even touched you. You were definitely sick.

He got up, being careful not to wake you. He left the bedroom returning a few minutes later with water, Advil, and a thermometer. You groaned as your alarm rang, sending shooting pains into your skull. You groaned, opening your eyes. You felt like absolute shit. Your whole body ached, your throat was on fire, and even your skin hurt.

“You’re sick.” Bucky stated, as if he was informing you.

“Yeah, I can tell,” you retorted, wincing at the pain in every cell of your body. He smiled softly, brushing your hair behind your ears. 

“I got you some water and Advil. Can I take your temperature, doll?”

You nodded and he put the thermometer under your tongue. He looked it, eyes widening. “Shit baby, that’s not good. Your temp is 102.8. How do you feel?”

“Horrible,” you pouted.

He sighed. “I’m not surprised. That’s a really high fever, baby. I think we should go to the doctor.”

You groaned, not wanting to move. You felt so horrible that the thought of having to get up and out of bed was a nightmare. You felt like you couldn’t stay awake, eyes closing no matter how hard you tried to keep them open. “Can’t move,” you whispered, coughing slightly. “My whole body hurts so much. Just wanna sleep.”

Bucky didn’t know what to do. In his mind, sickness meant calling a doctor. He had spent so many years worrying about Steve back in the 40s, sitting with him while he got looked at. He still wasn’t used to how things were today. The google search he did on his phone told him that if your fever went above 103, to take you to the hospital. In his opinion, you were close enough that he wanted to rush you there right now, but he could see how exhausted you were.

“Alright, rest for now. But if it gets worse we’re going to the hospital.” You didn’t even hear him as you had already fallen back to sleep.

You woke up in a daze, cold sweat clinging to your body. You were shivering aggressively, shaking the entire bed. “Babe?” Bucky said, noticing you were awake. “You cold?”

You nodded, teeth chattering. He quickly grabbed you another blanket, wrapping you up like a burrito. He wrapped his arms around you, hoping that his body heat would help, too. One of the major perks of dating a super soldier was that the chances of getting him sick were very slim. He held you as close as possible, trying to keep you warm. “Oh, honey,” he whispered, voice dripping with sympathy.

 “Can you take your temperature again for me?” He asked after your shivering had subsided a little bit. You put the thermometer back in your mouth, waiting for the beep. Bucky took it from you, heart stopping as he looked. “I know you don’t wanna move, but we gotta go to the ER. You’re at 103.6. That’s really really bad.”

You groaned. You felt so horrible, his words barely even registered in your mind. He picked you up and carried you to the car, whispering words of encouragement along the way. You closed your eyes again, finding it physically impossible to stay awake. Bucky held your hand the entire car ride before picking you up and carrying you into the ER. He let you sleep as you waited, positioning your head on his shoulder. He constantly watched you to make sure you were still breathing. He didn’t wanna wake you until he absolutely had to.

When you were finally called in, he shook you gently. “Can you walk?” He asked. You weakly nodded and he helped you to your feet letting you lean on his body as you went to the exam room.

The doctor hooked you up to an IV immediately to hydrate your sick body as they examined you.

“How have you been sleeping?” She asked you.

“Um, not great,” you answered, voice sounding raspy. “I’ve been under a lot of stress.”

“She hasn’t slept in a week,” Bucky interjected. “She’s been getting sick a lot these past few months since she started grad school.”

The doctor nodded. “Okay that’s very good to know.” She proceeded to ask you a few more questions and then said, “Did you have chicken-pox as a kid?”

You nodded. “Yeah. When I was 5.”

She carefully rolled up your shirt, revealing a rash on your side. “It looks like you have shingles. The stress you’ve been under seems to have weakened your immune system which is why you’ve been getting sick so much. It makes sense that with all of that the virus would come back now.”

Bucky held your hand. He was relieved that you had a diagnosis but of course he was terrified. Back in his time, that would have been a death sentence. “Is she gonna be okay?”

“I’ll be fine, Buck,” you answered. 

“Yes,” the doctor agreed. “We’re gonna keep her here for at least tonight because your fever is so high. But you will be okay.”

Bucky exhaled. “Oh, thank god.”

“Can I go to sleep now?” You asked the doctor. You were so exhausted.

“Yes. I’ll let you rest,” she smiled before leaving the room.

“I’m so sorry you feel so shitty,” Bucky said, holding your hand. “Will this make you take it easy?”

“I don’t know what I can do to change anything,” you said with tear filled eyes. “Literally the only time I have to get things done is in the middle of the night.”

He looked into your eyes. He wanted to help you so badly that his heart ached. He wanted you to be happy and healthy. “What if you quit your job?” He suggested. “You only took this as a temporary thing anyway. I know you don’t wanna stay there when you’re done with school.”

“I can’t not have a job, Bucky,” you argued.

“Baby,” he looked in your eyes. “Do you have any clue how much the Avengers pay me?” He smirked. “Trust me, you don’t need a job.” You opened your mouth to argue, ready to tell him that you didn’t need his money. “I know you’re your own person and you can make your own money. And one day, with that brain, you will make so much all on your own. But baby, you’re drowning. You’ve been sick more days than not the past few months. Please, let me take care of you. Just for a bit. I’d never tell you what to do and if you really wanna stay, you can. But you’re killing yourself, darling. And I can’t just sit back and watch as it happens. Just think about it. Please.”

You lazily smiled. “Okay. I’ll think about it. But not right now. Right now, I need to sleep.”

He stroked your hair and kissed your forehead. “Go to sleep, my love. I’ll be right here when you wake up.” 

[offbranddrpepsi]

Hello! I'm not sure if you do this so feel free to just ignore this request if you don't :]! Could I request a Reyna X trans! Male reader that already had his surgery but some people were mean to him saying his still a female (how would Reyna react to them, comfort reader, etc) have a great day/night!

I am always open for asks like this because I know how much comfort they can give people as well as it just feels nice to have something like this sometimes. I hope you enjoy it and will be writing it as both top and bottom surgery (though the focus will be top surgery for obvious reasons). This is not proof read as im still a bit sick and finished a book recently so rereading anything makes my brain soup so i apologize for any mistakes.

Reyna is no stranger to being different though she doesn't understand why it is such a big deal for some. As such she is as well read as she can be when it comes to queer issues, especially if they involve her partner or someone close to her. She may not be perfect but she is always willing to listen and understand. Since day one when you introduced yourself she had asked for your pronouns, a habit Gekko had gotten her into, and didn't ask any questions past that. At that point you had obvious defined hips, despite trying to hide them, and a notable bump in your chest as binders weren't perfect but she never questioned it. You called yourself a man so she did and when you came out to her you could tell the dots connecting in her brain as you spoke. If someone misgendered you she would just very bluntly correct them with a "he." then stare at them with those vibrant eyes until you folded. Reyna was like having a guard dog that, even if they disregarded your identity, made it hard for anyone to disrespect you to your face in her presence. As you two grew closer and became a pair she would get a little intrusive but well meaning. She would ask you about physical things ranging from affection to more intimate ones. How you wanted her to handle you or refer to you, if you were comfortable with her seeing you in certain clothing or ways etc. Reyna is a woman who likes to establish clear boundaries and does so with you so she can be the best girlfriend she can be while also making sure you are comfortable. If permitted she can be found at times stealing your clothes like most girlfriends would, favoring anything oversized or jackets. She never stops gushing about her partner and boyfriend, even talking about how her sister would adore you and probably see you as a brother. At the end of the day who you are at the surface doesnt matter to her as she cares more about whats under it all, appearances be damned.

Post surgery shes adorable and overbearing as you heal. She helps change bandages, drains, even helps you shower if needed. Her radiance lets her monitor your heart rate and body temp so at the first sign of any infection or inflammation shes right on top of it making you take medicine and rest. Once you're healed enough she is the first to nuzzle herself into your chest and sit in silence as she hears your heart beat, you breath, just you exist as a more full version of yourself thats hopefully happier being in your own skin. Given how supportive and loving she is she absolutely takes it HORRIBLY when people are still mean and cruel to you. She makes sure to over talk them with your pronouns and correct name, throwing compliments at you in there as well to make them feel absolutely smothered by her. Of course thats when you're there, when you arent shes snarling and threatening them in the way shes best at. Teeth bared shes asking them to repeat themselves, seeing how dedicated they are to their bigotry before tearing into them. If theres one things Reyna is good at its being scary and damn does she scare them into at least being politely silent. When it comes to comforting you shes your biggest fan already but shes admittedly a tad bad at it because she doesn't really get why they have to be like that. Before it made sense because maybe they slipped up or just weren't thinking but now that you've taken steps to masculinize yourself more she sees absolutely zero excuse. Reyna holds you against her and promises to make sure you don't have to hurt again, to weed out those that would treat you this way. She makes threats of ripping tongues out but calms herself to turn her attention to you. You're the one that was hurt by people to small minded to be accepting, being vengeful won't fix that right now. For as long as you need she is there, holding you and talking to you. She talks you into setting up a date where she introduces you to her family that accept you just as she had. She arranges shopping trips to get you more masculine clothes and even helps you donate your old binders to other trans youth. Reyna even pulls Gekko in to "help his big brother out" as theres just some things about being a man that she doesn't understand but knows having someone like him around would be helpful

[shepchasingtail]

🔒 PANDORA – GLUTTONY DIVISION DOSSIER

SUBJECT: SKELTON, ISRAEL JANNICK Call Sign: Shepherd Clearance Level: ██/███ (Tier-9 Gluttony Access Only) Dossier ID: PND-GLUTTONY/Δ-HXN19-553

BIOLOGICAL OVERVIEW

Field Entry:

Full Name: Israel Jannick Skelton Date of Birth: 14 February 1993

Height:

6’2”

Weight:

172 lbs Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark Nationality Dual – Danish / Classified (Naturalized ██████)

Species: Human/Shifter (Canine Variant: Belgian Malinois) Shifter Onset ██/██/20██ (Classified Biogenic Incident – Operation REBIRTH) Affiliation: Pandora Initiative – Gluttony Division Former Affiliation NATO Tactical Recon / K9 Division (BLACKLIST OPS: DEN-56) Status:

Active / Monitored

INTERNAL EVALUATION REPORT

SECTION I: SHEPHERD ABILITY OVERVIEW

Classification: Tier-III Controlled Morphotype (Caniform Subtype) Baseline Genome: Homo sapiens (genetically modified) Overlay Morphotype: Canis lupus familiaris (Shepherd-class phenotype)

A. Morphological Capabilities

Voluntary Shifting: Subject is capable of initiating full or partial transformation at will.

Partial Shifts: Include selective enhancement of olfactory organs, musculoskeletal extensions (e.g., digitigrade posture), and dermal layer modulation.

Full Shift: Yields complete quadrupedal canine form with high locomotion efficiency, camouflage benefit, and enhanced field mobility.

B. Structural Integrity & Recovery

Accelerated Tissue Regeneration: Healing factor calibrated to 4.7× human baseline; bone fractures re-knit in <24 hrs under monitored stasis.

Immune Compensation: Near-total resistance to conventional pathogens and most field-grade toxins.

Blood Reoxygenation Efficiency: Elevated hemoglobin turnover rate for extended physical exertion without hypoxia.

SECTION II: SENSORIAL AND PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENTS

A. Sensory Expansion

Olfactory Resolution: 40× human range. Capable of isolating individual scent trails from mixed source environments (urban, battlefield, subterranean).

Auditory Range: Detects ultrasonic emissions up to ~62 kHz. Has been used to triangulate active listening devices and microdrones.

Night Vision Equivalent: Tapetum lucidum layer in canine form provides low-light visual acuity rivaling next-gen thermal optics.

B. Physical Conditioning

Enhanced Strength: Estimated peak output at 3.2× human maximum. Documented ability to breach reinforced doors, carry 200+ kg under duress.

Agility & Speed: Max quadrupedal velocity recorded at 58 km/h (full sprint).

Climatic Adaptation: Fur density modulation in canine form provides heat insulation in low-temp environments.

SECTION III: COGNITIVE PROFILE & BEHAVIORAL PERFORMANCE

A. Tactical Intelligence

Maintains operational cognition during transformation. No evidence of regression to feral behavior unless provoked by trauma triggers (see Incident #091).

Proficient in abstract planning, real-time threat analysis, and independent vector rerouting under compromised comms.

B. Emotional Regulation

Suppressed affect during operations. Exhibits high detachment, particularly in canine state.

Displays intuitive reading of emotional cues from both human and animal subjects. Empathic mimicry appears tactical rather than authentic.

C. Canine Subject Interaction

Capable of issuing non-verbal commands to domestic dogs and ferals. Effective in disrupting or redirecting threats posed by trained K9 units.

Behavioral reinforcement strategies suggest intuitive understanding of canine dominance hierarchies.

SECTION IV: TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT INTERFACE

Device: VOX-HALO UNIT 7 (Speech Relay Collar)

Purpose: Enables Shepherd to communicate in canine form via neural impulse-to-speech synthesis.

Construction: Titanium-carbide housing; layered biometric mesh; embedded Q-band encryption node.

Functionality: Interprets subvocal electrical signals and brainwave patterns to articulate human-equivalent language output.

Limitations:

Latency (~250–300 ms) under stress conditions Signal disruption in EM-dense zonesRequires re-sync post-shift for phoneme calibration

SECTION V: OPERATIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS

Bio-Tracking & Residue Analysis (real-time genetic target ID through scent/vocal trace matching)

Counter-Persona Interrogation Resistance (fragmented memory encoding prevents strategic leaks if captured)

Behavioral Manipulation (direct influence over canine populations; contextual manipulation of human behavioral cues)

Tactical Foresight & Pattern Anticipation (predictive modeling in unpredictable terrain)

Environmental Navigation & Substructure Mapping (notably high spatial memory in complex architecture)

Long-Term Surveillance in Hostile Terrain (maintains passive reconnaissance in feral state undetected)

Pack-based Engagement Strategies (demonstrates ability to coordinate with autonomous or semi-autonomous canine assets)

SECTION VI: LIMITATIONS AND RISK FACTORS

Shift Instability Under Neurological Stress: Intense psychological or physical duress can cause involuntary shifting or memory fragmentation.

Feral Lock States: Extended time in canine form can lead to suppressed human identity markers; subject may become unresponsive to recall protocols.

Verbal Delay in Shifted Form: Despite the VOX-HALO collar, speech output remains delayed and prone to error in rapid-communication scenarios.

Hostile Conditioning Thresholds: Displays lower resistance to certain ultrasonic frequencies used in anti-animal deterrents.

Emotional Dysregulation Triggers: Strong emotional stimuli related to past trauma (see Incident #030) can disrupt task focus and cause aggression or withdrawal.

Operational Limitation Post-Morphogenic Exposure Risk Evaluation Summary: Shepherd undergoes full cellular deconstruction and reformation during morphogenic transitions between human and caniform states. Upon reversion to human form, all integrated clothing, tactical equipment, and external gear are nullified by the biological transmutation process. The subject re-emerges nude, without protective coverage or field-ready attire.

Operational Risks Identified:

Environmental Exposure: Susceptibility to hypothermia, chemical agents, or abrasions in uncontrolled terrain.

Tactical Vulnerability: Immediate post-shift incapacity to engage, defend, or retreat due to lack of armor or armament.

Unit Disruption: Potential for distraction, morale disruption, or psychological discomfort among human personnel.

Public Exposure Risk: In civilian-adjacent operations, post-shift emergence could compromise mission secrecy and provoke incident escalation.

Discretion Protocol: Visual engagement of Shepherd during reversion is to be limited. Non-essential visual contact is to be restricted.

Additional Notes: The issue remains physiological and currently unresolvable via augmentation without compromising morphogenic fluidity. A prosthetic gear-retention solution is under review but deemed non-viable in rapid-shift scenarios as of the latest R&D cycle.

SECTION VII: INCIDENT LOG EXCERPTS

Incident #030 – Exposure to Stimulus ("Whistle Echo Variant") Date: 14 Jan 2023 Outcome: Temporary feral lock lasting 5h17m. Operative displayed territorial aggression. No operatives injured. Induced via unknown high-frequency pattern in proximity mine.

Incident #091 – Tactical Disengagement (Morocco Urban Cleft) Date: 26 Sep 2024 Outcome: Subject entered canine form mid-assault and failed to re-establish identity for 3.4 hours. Autonomous escape and later regrouping suggest partial operational memory retention. Collar data lost in transit.

Incident #117 – Forced Capture Test Date: 09 Feb 2025 Outcome: Subject resisted physical interrogation for 72 hours. Under simulated neural interrogation, subject's memory nodes shifted erratically, preventing clean data extraction.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE [CONFIDENTIAL – REDACTED]

Diagnosed with Controlled Identity Dissociation due to dual consciousness bleed Behavioral Overlay: Canine Imprinting ResidualsCompulsion: Cataloging animal trauma in encrypted field logs Displays signs of interspecies empathy inversion: higher emotional response to canines than humans Regular debriefings required post-shift to confirm cognitive cohesion Trust rating: Satisfactory (fluctuating) Loyalty tier: ██ (Observed Deviations) Note: Obedience - Absolute.

Watchlist Tag: "If he breaks, do not attempt containment. End him."

Behavioral Note (per Division Psych Lead): “If Shepherd is lost to his canine identity mid-field, he becomes invisible—but also irretrievable. We don’t track him when he's in that state. We observe. From afar.”

CLASSIFIED — AUTHORIZED MEDICAL PERSONNEL ONLY

Subject: Medical and Enhancement History Report Operative Call Sign: Shepherd Date: May 20, 2025 Prepared by: Division Medical and Biotechnical Services

Incident Date: 2022-04-15 Injury: Shrapnel wounds to left forelimb and minor lung puncture Outcome: Immediate field stabilization, followed by surgical removal of shrapnel fragments and lung repair at forward operating base hospital. Six weeks recovery with physical therapy. Enhancements/Surgery: Introduction of subdermal armor plating in left forelimb to prevent similar injuries; enhanced respiratory efficiency implant to improve oxygen intake post-injury.

Incident Date: 2023-01-10 Injury: Compound fracture of right hind leg due to blast exposure Outcome: Emergency orthopedic surgery including insertion of titanium rod and joint reconstruction. Extended rehabilitation including advanced kinetic therapy. Enhancements/Surgery: Cybernetic tendon reinforcement installed post-healing to improve joint strength and durability; pain receptor modulation implant for increased pain tolerance.

Incident Date: 2023-07-22 Injury: Severe lacerations and nerve damage from close combat engagement Outcome: Microsurgical nerve repair and skin grafts conducted; partial sensory loss initially observed with gradual return over three months. Enhancements/Surgery: Neural interface upgrade for enhanced reflexes and motor control; dermal regeneration accelerator installed to speed up healing in future injuries.

Incident Date: 2024-03-05 Injury: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by explosion shockwave Outcome: Intensive neurorehabilitation, including cognitive and motor skill therapies; implanted neural stabilizer to reduce inflammation and enhance brain plasticity. Enhancements/Surgery: Neural enhancement implant to improve situational awareness and reaction times; protective cranial plating surgically added to prevent future injuries.

Incident Date: 2024-11-17 Injury: Severe torso bruising and multiple rib fractures from vehicle rollover. Outcome: Surgical realignment of ribs, internal stabilization with biocompatible materials, and extended recovery with respiratory therapy. Enhancements/Surgery: Enhanced muscular reinforcement in torso area to absorb shock better; advanced pain modulation system installed to maintain operational capacity under duress.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Shifter Reconnaissance – Stealth Tier III (Caniform)

Bio-Tracking and Genetic Residue Analysis

Behavioral Manipulation (Canine and Human Subjects)

Canine-Based Infiltration Techniques (Enhanced Scent Masking, Terrain-Adaptive Stealth)

Counter-Persona Interrogation Resistance

Advanced Tactical Evasion and Pursuit

Environmental Adaptation and Survival (Urban and Wilderness)

Canine-Enhanced Sensory Surveillance (Olfactory and Auditory Amplification)

K9-Assisted Target Acquisition and Identification

Rapid Response and Extraction Operations

Tactical Communication and Nonverbal Signaling

Close Quarters Threat Neutralization

Combat-Integrated Tracking and Flanking Maneuvers

Low-Visibility Movement and Silent Navigation

Enhanced Pain Tolerance and Injury Recovery

Psychosensory Signal Disruption (Canine Howl Emulation for Area Confusion)

Counter-Surveillance and Detection Evasion

Multi-Terrain Mobility and Climbing Proficiency

Operational Camouflage Adaptation (Fur Pattern Shifting and Texture Modulation)

LIMITATIONS

Canine Phenotypic Shift Cognitive Decline: Upon full transformation into canine morphology, higher-order executive functions and complex tactical reasoning are significantly impaired, resulting in reliance on instinctual behaviors that may hinder mission-specific objectives.

Verbal Communication Restriction: In canine form, expressive communication is limited to nonverbal signaling and basic command comprehension, thereby reducing effective real-time coordination with human operatives. To mitigate this, a custom-engineered neural-linked collar—designated Vox-Halo Unit 7—has been implemented.

Sensory Modality Vulnerability: Exposure to extreme environmental factors such as hyperthermia or toxic chemical agents attenuates olfactory and other heightened sensory functions, diminishing tracking and detection capacity.

Physical Trauma Susceptibility: Despite augmented regenerative and endurance capabilities, Shepherd remains vulnerable to high-impact ballistic trauma and sustained blunt force injuries, which transiently impair operational effectiveness.

Engagement Range Limitation: Combat proficiency is primarily restricted to close-quarters; proficiency with ranged weaponry is suboptimal, necessitating support elements for medium to long-range threat neutralization.

Cognitive-Identity Disassociation: Prolonged duration in canine form or repeated canine-hominid identity shifts may precipitate episodes of cognitive disorientation or temporary loss of self-awareness, compromising operational reliability.

Cybernetic Maintenance Dependency: Enhanced physical and sensory augmentations require scheduled recalibration and maintenance; operational degradation occurs in the absence of routine servicing or if systems are compromised.

Infiltration Countermeasure Sensitivity: Although adept in unconventional infiltration, Shepherd’s biological and sensory enhancements are susceptible to detection by advanced biometric and bio-signature surveillance technologies.

Manual Dexterity Deficiency: The canine anatomical form imposes significant limitations on fine motor skills, restricting capability for complex tool manipulation, technical sabotage, or field repairs.

Psychological Stress Response: Exposure to high-stress combat environments or trauma-associated stimuli can induce atypical behavioral responses, including heightened aggression or withdrawal, necessitating ongoing psychological evaluation and support.

SKILLS

Proficient

Close Combat Mastery

Acrobatics & Evasion

Perception

Battlefield Endurance

Stealth & Infiltration

Expertise:

Pain Tolerance

Substandard:

Seduction

Cryptograms & Codebreaking

KNOWN ANOMALIES

Subject retains partial "residual scent memory" across forms.

Exhibits involuntary memory recall of K9 partner deceased during Operation ███████.

Regular unauthorized logging of animal casualties.

🗂️ MISSION LOGS – CLASSIFIED SLTH OPS

MISSION: MOTHER TONGUE Location: Novosibirsk Oblast, Russian Federation Date: ██/██/20██ Objective: Infiltrate abandoned research site formerly operated under Soviet Directive Красный Глотка ("Red Throat"). Extract cognitive imprint data from canine-based neural wetware prototypes. Operative Assigned: Agent SHEPHERD (solo, Sloth insertion) Status: ✅ OBJECTIVE RECOVERED – SITE COMPROMISED Casualties: 3 (hostiles), 12 (canine test subjects) Post-Op Psychological Score: Borderline-Flagged (Tier 2 Dissociation Signs Present)

Extracted Log [REDACTED]:

“Site was frozen beneath six meters of ice and silence. It didn’t feel abandoned. The dogs were still there—wired, suspended. No sedation. Some were still blinking. They kept looking toward the corner of the room… as if something was there. I didn't see it. But I heard it. A sound like breathing through water.”

“Data was stored in bone. Implanted microchips behind the orbital ridge—wetware designed to carry imprint memories. They weren’t studying obedience. They were recording language. The dogs were speaking… but not with mouths. With static.”

“I euthanized the subjects. Quick. Clean. I kept one piece. Just one skull. It still hums when I touch it.”

RED FLAG: Agent extracted unauthorized relic (biological remains) against directive. Post-Mission Directive: Agent under Tier-1 Cognitive Watch for residual imprint bleed. Subject claims no memory of return flight or initial post-op debrief.

Internal Note [Director ███████]:

“We told him to extract code. He brought back ghosts.”

MISSION: GLASS PRAYER

Location: Haifa, Israel Date: ██/██/20██ Objective: Embedded as stray for 6 days inside biotech security compound. Recover prototype genetic stabilizer. Status: ✅ RECOVERED Anomalies: Subject remained in canine form for 142 consecutive hours. No reversion recorded.

Extracted Log [REDACTED]:

“…man in the courtyard fed me each morning. Called me 'Kelev.' Didn’t know I understood. He talked about his daughter. Told me secrets. Where the vault was. What he’d buried. Day six, I took the drive from his pocket. He cried when I ran. I didn’t look back. The leash tightens when they trust you.”

MISSION: REBIRTH

Location: [REDACTED] Date: ██/██/20██ Objective: ████████ Status: ██ Notes: Operation during which subject’s shifter state first manifested. Incident classified under Pandora Directive X/13. Only surviving operative. No visual data recovered. All environmental surveillance “glitched.”

Post-Op Incident Report:

“…I was watching Juno die and I wasn’t in my body. I felt the hair before I saw it. I heard something scream inside my head—my voice, but not. I shifted for the first time. And I didn’t come back for three days.”

Outcome: Full biogenic transition. Induction into Pandora Gluttony Division.

🔒 ADDITIONAL FILES (ACCESS RESTRICTED TO OMEGA-LEVEL):

[ ] DOG 19 Incident File – Content Locked[ ] JUNO Termination Record – Redacted by Order 5C[ ] Directive A-Null: “Fail-safes for Subject Shepherd”

🔻 END OF FILE

“He is what happens when loyalty breaks and reforms with teeth.” – Pandora Internal Memo

[bethanythebogwitch]

I haven't talked reptiles in Wet Beast Wednesday in a while (and the first time I did it got like 9 notes) so I'll do it again with marine iguanas. Admittedly they're more amphibious than aquatic, but there's no Moist Beast Monday and I think they're cool so it'll have to do.

(Image: Doug Jones in The Shape of Water a marine iguana basking on a rock)

Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) are large lizards native to the Galapagos Islands. They are unique for being the only extant lizards that spend time in the ocean. As of 2017, there are 11 distinct subspecies that are isolated from each other by the islands they live on. Occasionally a member of one subspecies will end up on the wrong island and produce hybrid offspring. Marine iguanas also can but very rarely do hybridize with the land iguanas of the Galapagos, with whom they are believed to share a common ancestor.

(Image: an iguana perched on a rock

Marine iguanas vary in size based on subspecies, with those from smaller islands reaching a smaller adult size. In general, they race from 12 to 56 cm (4.7 - 22 in) from snout to rear, with a tail ranging from 17 to 84 cm (6.7 - 33.1 in). Males are significantly larger than females, up to twice the weight and noticeably longer. Marine iguanas are robust, with relatively short limbs. Their leg bones are heavy, to provide ballast while swimming. Their tails are laterally flattened and provide propulsion for swimming. They have a row of spines down their backs that provide stability while swimming, similar to a fish's dorsal fin. Their feet have powerful claws and can be used to cling onto and push off of undersea rocks. Marine iguanas were noted by many explorers for their dark color, including Charles Darwin (who referred to them as "clumsy" and "disgusting"). This dark color helps them warm up quickly after diving in the sea.

(image: an iguana going for a swim)

A major feature of the marine iguana is its diet, which is a huge factor in their semiaquatic lifestyle. They feed almost exclusively on green and red algae that grown underwater. To reach the algae, females and smaller males browse the intertidal zone during low tide, while larger males and abnormally large females can swim out to the deeper subtidal zone to forage. They can spend an hour underwater one one breath and dive to 30 m (98 ft), but most dives are much shallower and shorter. Only the largest males swim offshore and dive to significant depths for their food. Because they are positively buoyant, divers must actively swim or cling onto rocks to stay underwater. Most individuals will return to the same spot for feeding and competition over feeding spots have been known to happen. Larger males that swim out for their food have the advantage of less competition for their feeding spots. The species has adapted to be able to fast or subsist on reduced for long periods. During El Nińo, where food supplies can be reduced for years, they will actually shrink, with even their bones getting shorter, then return to full size once the food supply is restored. Because they consume excess salt with their food, marine iguanas have developed the ability to filter the salt out of their blood and expel it through glands in their nostrils. The secreted salt can then be sneezed away. Juveliles spend the first few months of their life feeding on (WARNING: GROSS) the feces of older iguanas. This helps them develop the culture of symbiotic gut bacteria that helps them digest algae. In fact, their digestive systems are so specialized to algae that they can't switch diets.

(image: a marine iguana grazing on algae underwater)

As ectotherms (cold-blooded animals), marine iguanas need to keep themselves warm to survive. The water around the Galapagos is typically around 11-23 degrees C (52-75 F) while their preferred body temp is 35-39 C (95-102 F). This high preferred temperature helps with their digestion. To keep themselves warm, the iguanas spend a lot of their time basking in the sun, especially after swimming. They can also reduce their heart beats while cold to help prevent heat loss. Basking iguanas can cover large beaches. They live in colonies that usually range between 20 and 500 individuals but can sometimes get up to 1000 members. Their biomass to area ratio can be the highest of any reptile. While they are considered gregarious, they display no social behavior such a grooming. The closest they get to a group activity is sleeping next to each other to conserve heat at night. They also get along with other species, such as Darwin's finches, mockingbirds, and crabs who will pick parasites off their skin. Divers may allow cleaner fish to pick off bits of dead skin. Another lizard, the lava lizard, likes to visit colonies to hunt flies attracted to the iguanas. The iguanas allow the much smaller lizards to climb all over them. Marine iguanas often share beaches with Galapagos sea lions, who will occasionally allow the iguanas to climb over them.

(image: a group of iguanas basking together)

(image: a male marine iguana, identifiable by the rough scales on his head, with a lava lizard climbing on him)

During mating season, male iguanas stop being as chill with their neighbors, attempting to establish a territory and push other males out. They also change from their normal dark appearance to a much brighter coloration. Territories are usually bordered by rocks or crevasses and can be found next to each other in groups. Males will attempt to attract females to their territories while fighting other males to get access to their females. This behavior is called lekking. Females show a distinct preference for larger males and it is the largest males that are most successful at maintaining territories. Medium males are forced to patrol the edges of territories to try to pick up mates while small males often pretend to be female to sneak into another's territory and attempt to mate. Males with territories defend them with special displays where they will raise their dorsal spines and open their mouths while bobbing their heads around. If another male challenges the dominant, they will display at each other. If neither submits, a fight will start. Males fight by headbutting and trying to push each other around. These fights can last for hours and the participants will occasionally take breaks. In most cases, one will eventually display a submissive posture and retreat, though in a few cases the fight has escalated to biting and scratching. When courting a female, a male will nod at her and approach in a sideways walk. Smaller males without territories may also try mating forcibly. Females only mate once per year and will signal rejection to additional suitors by nodding at them.

(image: a male performing a territorial display)

(image: two males headbutting each other in a territorial battle)

Mating season usually lasts between December and March. Females will lay eggs about a month after mating. The eggs (usually 2 to 3 but sometimes up to 6) can collectively weigh up to a quarter of the mother's weight, which is very large for an iguana. They are laid well above the tide line and buried in sand or soil. In places with few good nesting sites, mothers will guard their eggs after hatching to make sure other females don't dig therm up to steal the spot. When females fight over nesting spots they are less disciplined than males and will quickly resort to biting. The eggs hatch after 3-4 months. Females reach sexual maturity after 3-5 years while males do so after 6-8 years. They live an average lifespan of 12 years, but can live up to 60.

(image: a female iguana digging her nest)

(image: a group of juveniles climbing on each other)

Marine iguanas are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, while a few populations are instead considered endangered. A major threat to them is warming seas, which can reduce the red and green algae populations and replace them with inedible brown algae, leading to starvation. Marine iguanas only have a few predators and most of them target juveniles or small adults. As a result, the adults demonstrate island tameness, a lack of wariness to potential predators. This has left them vulnerable to predators introduced by humans, such as dogs, cats, rats, and pigs. Despite these invasive predators being present for ver 100 years, they have not developed any anti-predator defenses against them, a phenomenon called ecological naïveté. They also do not fear humans and will allow tourists to approach them, which has led to injuries and the spread of human-introduced diseases. They are protected by laws of Ecuador and most of their range is in protected areas. Efforts to remove invasive predators have seen some benefit. They are difficult to keep in captivity due to their specialized diets, and they have never been bred in captivity.

(image: a male with his bright mating season coloration)

[lunar-inkclipse]

Since I’ve given y’all a fair dose of angst when it comes to the swap AU (shoutout to @/lilythelitten and @/murdlygirly for being my wonderful enablers, you are absolute darlings and I have such fun times yapping with you <3) have a treat of some romantic/lighthearted Swap AU headcanons!

Movie night dates are pretty common with these two. Illogico’s picks are, to probably no one’s surprise, gothic horror flicks like Nosferatu. Is it his love for the genre and appreciation for the spooky, ghostly, and macabre, or just that he likes that Leo will get spooked enough to cling to Illogico and climb into his lap? Who’s to say ;) Meanwhile, Leo enjoys romcoms, chick flicks, and Disney movies. Work gets stressful, and he likes the escapism in cheesy nonsense and simpler plots. He'll sometimes watch art films and classics-heavy emphasis on sometimes.

Leo is very fond of playing with Illogico’s hair. He’s already tactile with his affections, but considering that Illogico almost always is wearing his fedora, he has horribly untamed hat hair that is begging to be finger-combed into place. Does it work in taming it? Not really. But it feels nice, and Illogico can't help but smile a little at the contact.

As established, Leo sucks at flirting. Officially dating Illogico has made him somewhat better at it, but only by so much. So instead of trying to verbally flirt, he likes getting Illogico flowers! Sometimes it’s as simple as some wildflowers or dandelions he saw out and about, sometimes he pulls Illogico aside to tuck a rose into his chest pocket, sometimes he surprises him with a full bouquet. Illogico loves them all, takes good care of them so they last as long as possible, and has preserved the first flowers he got by drying and pressing them into bookmarks.

Leo doesn’t want to get a tattoo himself for a handful of reasons, but has no qualms with doodles on his skin. Which means Illogico bought a pack of markers meant for drawing on skin and will doodle all across Leo’s right arm while his left is working on signing documents. Illogico’s drawings range from imitations of his own sleeves (constellations between freckles and tarot cards and the like) to personalized doodles (Justice scales and gavels) to just being sappy (hearts and “I love you”s/“Te amo”s). They don't last too long, and Leo's almost always in long sleeves when working anyways, but that just means Illogico can draw more.

Of course Leo knows how to ski, his family is absolutely rich enough for ski resort vacations (Though, I do feel like he would snowboard rather than ski. Do y'all fw the vision of snowboarder Leo). Illogico, of course, did not do any of that growing up. Cue Leo teaching Illogico how to snowboard! If you ask Leo, it went fantastic, he's a natural at it and did wonderfully for his first time on the mountain. If you ask Illogico, he'll grimace and adjust the ice pack on his knees and says he really hopes that learning curve is small. (That, or he'll make some dry remark that being sore after a day with Leo usually means he had more fun than this) This also extends to ice skating- While Leo is gracefully skating around, Illogico is clinging to the side walls and cursing under his breath. The hot chocolate they split afterwards is worth it, though.

There was certainly a bit of an adjustment period when it came to moving in together and sharing a bed. From the differences in sleep schedules, Leo's penchant to starfish across the entire mattress, Illogico's slight snoring, the works. But on the upside, the fact that Illogico's body temp runs cooler (because I will cram his ghostly connections into everything i can and no one can stop me >:D- He's not freezing or anything, but he does always feel noticeably cool to the touch), he's actually perfect to cuddle up to in the summer! In the winter, too, because Leo likes fluffy pajamas and can stay warm that way, even if Illogico sleeps in old tee shirts and shorts no matter how cold it is outside.

Illogico has way more pet names up his sleeves than Leo does, to about no one's surprise. Which is kinda funny considering he's probably the only person to regularly call Leo by his full name, Rationalio, where everyone else (including Leo) uses Leo. The ones he uses most often use "amor", "querido", and "darling". Leo's main nickname is, as stated, "sunshine", because it started as an ironic thing, born out of irritation, but now he really finds that Illogico lights up his life. That, and he's also the kind of classic to call Illogico "honey" after they've been together for a while.

One of the hidden perks of only having a 2 inch height different between you and your boyfriend is that you can indeed wear each other's clothes. Sure, there's no oversized hoodies to steal, but do you really need that when you can make stupid bets on card and video games and force a wardrobe swap? Though, I'm not sure what turned more heads in the swap Institute- Leo wearing black jeans, eyeliner, and an MCR shirt under a leather jacket (Illogico usually dresses classy in his long jacket and slacks but he's got a few other goth looks to pull off), or Illogico wearing color.

You can probably imagine the stress these guys are under with their brand of work and you can also probably imagine the havoc that wreaks on getting a good nights sleep. So it's great that they can help each other relax after along day! If Illogico is wound up, Leo will give him a massage, which aside from feeling nice, is rather grounding. If Leo's stressed, Illogico will make some tea and talk until he can fall asleep- Whether it's about his day, ghost gossip, even reading something aloud, Leo rather likes Illogico's warm, ever so slightly accented baritone.

Since the swap timeline will probably take another week to be finished and uploaded, I'll talk a bit about Leo's proposal here hehehe. Like in the canon (Assuming GT Karber isn't gonna pull the rug pull of the century with what Irratino asked in vol 3 case 100, which would suck but also be objectively hilarious), Leo is the one who proposes. He'd already discussed logistics with Illogico to make sure that they were both ready for that step, how they felt about public proposals, ring sizes, etc. Leo had a plan and speech in mind, wanting to say something super romantic and meaningful, but after the chaos of TekTopia and it's collapse, Leo just feels he really needs Illogico by his side forever, and, upon realizing he's unhurt, a quiet "Marry me?" just slips past his lips. Illogico doesn't think twice about answering

Illogico wears his fair share of rings in assortment to his other jewelry. Silver and steel, large and clunky or small and subtle, plain or ornate. He wasn't very particular about what fingers or hands he wore them on, usually just going for whatever the vibes felt was right for that day. Until he decided a certain gold band is the only ring he wants to wear on his left hand, meaning the others are all relegated to his right.

[sevasey51]

Whenever Y/N got sick with something that isn’t a flare up how would Connor be? Meds? Data log? Vital checks? Any meds he would have ready? What would he do if she started going downhill with whatever she came down with and/or a flare up starting. How would Connor be with different symptoms?

Prepared for Everything

Summary: When Y/N wakes up with a scratchy throat and fatigue, it seems like nothing more than a mild cold. She tells Connor not to worry, and he doesn’t argue—not out loud. But he sees the signs. He hears the subtle changes in her voice and watches the quiet slowness in her movements. By afternoon, it’s no longer mild. And by evening, she’s teetering into dangerous territory. Fever, weakness, heart racing, blood pressure dropping. It’s not a flare—but it’s enough to send her body into a cascade. And Connor, ever her anchor, keeps her safe through every step.

It started as a whisper of discomfort.

Y/N blinked against the early light, face still tucked into Connor’s chest, and swallowed against the burn in her throat. Her head throbbed faintly at the temples, and her joints had that low-level ache that could’ve been a bad night of sleep—or something worse.

“Morning,” Connor murmured sleepily, kissing the top of her head.

“Morning,” she rasped back.

He opened his eyes instantly. “That’s not your usual voice.”

“It’s just dry,” she said, slipping out of bed. “I’ll make tea.”

But Connor was already watching. She moved slower. Rubbed her forehead when she thought he wasn’t looking. Pressed a hand to her chest for a second too long before stepping into the kitchen.

He joined her five minutes later, still in pajama pants and a soft t-shirt, carrying his small home med kit and digital thermometer.

“Humor me,” he said gently, holding out the thermometer.

“Connor—”

“I won’t start charting unless I’m worried,” he promised.

She relented.

Vitals – 8:12 a.m.

• Temp: 99.7°F

• BP: 94/58

• HR: 102

• O2: 97%

• Symptoms: sore throat, mild headache, fatigue, light congestion

She was within range—but at the high end of her baseline.

Connor added it to the data log.

“You’re pushing your luck,” he said, placing a water bottle beside her. “Fluids all day. And text me every three hours. You start running hot, or that HR climbs, I’m coming home.”

“I’ll be fine,” she said, forcing a smile.

He didn’t say anything.

But when he left for work, there were two infusions chilling in the fridge, a clean port dressing kit on the counter, and the blanket-wrapped heating pad already waiting on the couch.

By 1:47 p.m., she stopped pretending.

She texted him:

“Fever jumped. Took Tylenol. Dizzy. Can’t stay upright long. HR 117. BP 86/52.”

Connor didn’t answer.

He didn’t need to.

He was already driving home.

He walked through the front door at 2:09 p.m.

Charlie met him halfway, tail low and worried, pacing between the hallway and the living room.

He found her curled on the couch, one leg tucked underneath her, forehead shiny with sweat.

“Hey,” he said softly, kneeling beside her. “I’m here.”

She was glassy-eyed and sluggish. “Didn’t want to bother you—”

“You didn’t. Your body did. That’s my department.”

He slipped the pulse oximeter on her finger, pulled out his stethoscope, and started his full assessment without rushing.

Vitals – 2:14 p.m.

• Temp: 101.6°F

• HR: 125

• BP: 84/49

• O2: 94%

He hung the first infusion through her port, added an anti-nausea med, and pushed Tylenol and a low-dose beta blocker. He used a lukewarm cloth under her arms and the backs of her knees and moved her legs up onto pillows.

“I don’t think it’s bacterial yet,” he murmured as he monitored her response. “But if you don’t stabilize by tonight, we start a precautionary round.”

She nodded faintly, eyes drifting shut.

“I’m scared,” she whispered.

“I know,” he said. “I’ve got you.”

Vitals – 4:30 p.m.

• Temp: 100.4°F

• HR: 108

• BP: 90/54

• O2: 96%

Better.

Still not normal. But better.

He logged it all. The second he hit submit, his phone pinged.

Hannah:

You moved fast. That’s exactly what she needed. Keep her bundled but not overheated. Keep pushing fluids. You’ve got this.

Ava:

Tell her I said she’s not allowed to “ride it out” again. We all know how that ends. She needs rest. That’s an order.

He smiled.

Texted back:

Connor:

She’s out cold, but I’ll tell her. When she wakes up.

By evening, her color was coming back.

She was propped up with her infusion still running, sipping water through a straw, and resting her head on Connor’s shoulder.

“You came home,” she murmured.

He kissed her temple. “Always.”

“You worry too much.”

“You scare me too much.”

She gave a quiet laugh. “That’s fair.”

Because with her, even the simple things

Could become complicated.

But Connor knew her baseline.

He knew what safe looked like—

And exactly how to bring her back to it.

[starathsbunker]

Frustrated about my health.

We just got over a heatwave in my area. It was about 85F/29C and humid for four days. I got heatsick on Monday, despite drinking water, running the AC full blast, and doing my best to avoid illness after I was outside. It is hell because my body can't thermoregulate properly, which has to do with my cerebral palsy. I was ill until Thursday, when we had a storm front roll through and the temperature dropped. I got better and felt "normal".

Today it is 52F/11C. The steep temperature drop has also made me ill.

Spring is unfortunately my least favorite season because of this. Eventually I'll get used to the higher temperatures, but any time there is a wide temp range within 24-48 hours, I get sick.

Someone was once angry with me and said, "You have a comfort zone that could fit on the head of a pin." They were angry with me for being heatsick and they had to deal with it because we lived together. At the time I didn't know enough to say, "Hey, you know what sucks? LIVING with this. I have no control over it." But I took the abuse because it's MY fault for being disabled and getting sick and being a burden to the people around me, and not, like, a symptom of disability.

Which is likely why I am frustrated right now. This is like having a vertigo episode. There is nothing I can do about it but get through it. No prevention. Very little care I can do to make symptoms better. And I hate it. Because I blame myself for it.

Living without consequence to what the environment does to your health is a fucking privilege, and I wish I had it.

[aisling-saoirse]

Tsuga canadensis - The Eastern Hemlock

Hello Everyone, today's plant profile should be familiar to you, I talk about Eastern Hemlock frequently on this blog and it's time I made a post that reflects my admiration.

To start let's deconstruct a common misnomer: While the name Hemlock connects back to the plant Poison Hemlock, Eastern Hemlock is not poisonous, English Settlers felt the scent of the foliage resembled that of the notorious herb. The Latin name Tsuga connects back to Japanese name for Hemlock Trees.

Now the basics: Eastern Hemlock is usually found in mountainous moist (but well drained) regions specifically around coves, canyons, ravines, and streams. The Tsuga family itself are a collection of evergreen conifers with an uncanny ability to grow on extreme slopes. The trunks themselves occasionally protrude from bare rock in bent forms (Image 4 from Kaaterskill falls, NY). Mature trees have pendulous flexible branches to avoid heavy snow loads.

Eastern Hemlocks can be found widespread throughout New England as far North as Nova Scotia and as far west as Minnesota, However as we move southward it becomes increasingly more restricted to the Appalachian mountains eventually ending in Alabama.

In it's native range, identifying Eastern Hemlock from other conifers is fairly easy, the cones (image 5 from inaturalist) are very small and round, while the needles are dark green shiny smooth on one side and a dull light green on the bottom. The needles come out flat upon the branch, almost like it's 2D when you take a cutting. The bark usually has very thick ridges (Image 7) and the tree has a lovely full triangular form (Image 10) at any age. There is only one other Tsuga species within the same range and that's Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana), those are generally restricted to the western Carolinas, the needles protrude at any angle from the branch and cones have a type of curled spike. (taxonomy-wise they are not in the same series which is odd)

Eastern Hemlock is a long lived species, prior to the introduction of the Wooly Adelgid it was not uncommon to find groves of large trees way over 120+ feet and over 300 years old together. While more northern populations generally tend to be impressively large (Image 6 from Delaware Water Gap), Eastern Hemlock reaches its largest sizes south of Pennsylvania. Specimens in the Smokies still reach a staggering heights of 170' and ages above 500 years (Image 7 Below: Cheoah by Will Blozan). While this isn't as Impressive as its western counterpart Tsuga heterophylla which can reach an insane scale of 270', it is staggering for a tree which faces much hotter temperature conditions.

Just about all of the old growth Hemlocks in Appalachia have disappeared, but there are still old growth forests in Northern New England where the Adelgid hasn't really taken hold. Old growth groves do still exist in treated/cold winter/protected areas and somewhat thrive, I visited quite a few during my time in Pennsylvania. I believe the current species 'champion' is in the Allegheny Plateau.

So what is the Adelgid? It is an introduced aphid-like insect which appears as a wooly white growth on hemlock branches. They seems to kill older trees while younger trees are able to cope with it for a time, unfortunately these sap suckers have eradicated old growth stands throughout the Southern Appalachia. I made a post about my childhood forest loosing all of their giants years back, let me tell you it is a much different environment.

Ecologically speaking, Hemlock serves an incredibly important role in stream health. Growing on literal cliff faces this tree is also wonderful at preventing erosion. The dark evergreen shade of hemlocks not only reduces stream temperatures but retains moisture in the height of summer (image 8). it protects streams from extreme weather in winter too (Image 9). cooler stream temps serve as favorable breeding grounds for a higher diversity of stream species while also creating a refuge in winter cold.

If one wants to find moisture loving salamanders and newts in the east it is very common to find large numbers under the hemlock canopy. Tree falls of hemlock serve as fertile ground for fungi and mosses to cover the trunk. Birch and maple saplings often gain a foothold on the soft remains of Hemlock trees whose wood degrades very fast.

For human usage Eastern Hemlock has an odd history. The bark itself is very rich in tannins, settlers would use it for tanning leather. After the Industrial revolution it was used for railroad ties but today its often ignored or used as paper pulp because of its poor wood quality. As for less commercial functions Hemlock is not really an ideal tree for our consumption, The inner bark can be used as starvation food and the needles are a useful emergency Vitamin C source, However I will warn you that the needles are the least palatable of the edible conifers....

Due to it's poor wood and remote conditions it's not really unusual that so many old growth specimens survived up until the 21st century. Nearly all Eastern forest compositions are influenced by which lumber is most/least valuable.

Last portion - Landscape Value.

Eastern Hemlock in the wild is a beautiful tree in all seasons, naturally the tree will develop into a perfect form on its own, though with Adelgid it has lost popularity as a landscaping tree some people still maintain their trees with a once-every-three-year spraying. There are also many horticultural specimens worth thousands of dollars which have low growing and weeping forms, it is quite a versatile species.

So this has been my piece on the Eastern Hemlock, If you do choose to explore one of the few old growth groves still with us, please clean off your boots and gear. Happy Hunting!