The Nurse

Please, call me the Nurse. I promise I won't bite. When sober at least.

[cannibalnurse]

Update:

This blog is dead. I won't be using it anymore but I'll keep it up for archival purposes.

@double-life-playboy will be way more active in the coming days and where I'll be residing from now on

[cannibalnurse]

Hello. The following is a message from the Teufort Census Bureau.

How would you rate your current employment?

Thank you for your co-operation.

@tf2-data-collection-agency

My current employment here? I'm only here for the pay at this point. I sometimes have to turn off my brain to deal with taking care of the idiots here. I care about them but I think I'd rather be admitted to a mental facility again than deal with Spy's lungs again. So 0/10.

[cannibalnurse]

It was rare for Quinn to visit the red base. He did on occasion when meeting with Dell or visiting the the therapist but for the most part he stuck with himself. Sometimes on those visits his scattered train of thought rembered the freindly nurse. Today was one of those days. "H-hello?"

Nurse perked up at the sound of Quinn's voice. He turned around in his chair to face the other and smiled. He seemed to have been working on filling out some paperwork judging by all the papers strewn about his desk. "Dr. Norman! It's been a while since your last visit! How have you been?" Nurse asked excitedly.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“I have alive I suppose. Had a mental breakdown after learning that one of old colleagues is alive. I became paranoid … so I’m visiting freinds to remember I’m okay.. How-how have you been? Are you being treated well?” Quinn steps inside, glancing around and fidgeting with the old kevlar vest he insisted on wearing at all times. There was this almost primal edge to the way Quinn conducted himself, like a hare prepared to run at the slightest disturbance. He gently closes the door behind him.

[cannibalnurse]

"Oh dear, that's no good. Uh, I've been okay! Aristotle has been broody so I think she laid some eggs somewhere, but I can't find them. My team has been treating me well. There's always the lingering stress from taking care of everyone, but I've learned to ignore it." Nurse explained. Nurse turned to quickly organize his desk. Most of his office was organized but he seemed to always find something to organize when there was someone else in the room.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“Don’t overwork yourself. These people have respawn machines if something gets to bad they can always fall back on it. No one’s lives are truly at risk here… at least not in the way they are in normal war.” Quinn tilted his head watching the nurse organizing. It was all so framiliar making his stomach turn. “Don’t burn yourself out. You need to…” his voice falters slightly. “do you want help?”

[cannibalnurse]

"I don't like letting them use the respawn machine when we're not actively battling. If there's something I can fix I need to fix it. If I can't help my team then I'm useless. And no one wants a useless nurse." Nurse's tone was firm and almost defensive. Nurse took a deep breath before he continued to neaten up his office. He fidgeted with his apron any time he didn't have something in his hands, trying to find a way to keep himself busy.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“…taking a break makes you useless? Who told you that?” Quinn speaks gently. There was a bitter taste in his mouth. Something about the way the man spoke made him grit his teeth. He used to make the old doctor feel the same way, and some of those old memories resurfaced. Despite the resperatior, despite the fact he should be long dead, Quinn swore he could smell the brute in this very room. He sits down at one of the chairs used by medic while he operates. He instinctively pops his knuckles to ground himself a bit, looking away from the nurse.

[cannibalnurse]

"No one! It's... It's just something I tell myself. I've been here years but a part of me is still scared that the moment the team thinks they don't need me, they'll leave me." Nurse explained. Nurse's ears had pinned back and his tail was stiff. He stared down at his hands. "If I'm not useful to someone, then I'm nothing..."

[averagebioweaponslover]

“That is not the case. You are alive, you are breathing, you occupy space in this universe. You won’t suddenly become nothing just because you need a break…” Quinn sighed and kept glancing around his eyes falling on the nurse. Quinn stammers. “ I’m sorry I overstepped. Hearing you speak like that reminded me of some very bad things. I didn’t want to upset you, I just got worried.”

[cannibalnurse]

"No no no, it's okay Doctor. You didn't overstep anything. Trust me, I'd be way more upset if you had. I uh... I think that's a topic I'll have to bring up to Miss Helena." Nurse muttered. Nurse fidgeted with his apron as he avoided making eye contact. He nervously chewed at his lip for a few moments. He turned to go back to organizing his office to keep himself looking busy.

[cannibalnurse]

It was rare for Quinn to visit the red base. He did on occasion when meeting with Dell or visiting the the therapist but for the most part he stuck with himself. Sometimes on those visits his scattered train of thought rembered the freindly nurse. Today was one of those days. "H-hello?"

Nurse perked up at the sound of Quinn's voice. He turned around in his chair to face the other and smiled. He seemed to have been working on filling out some paperwork judging by all the papers strewn about his desk. "Dr. Norman! It's been a while since your last visit! How have you been?" Nurse asked excitedly.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“I have alive I suppose. Had a mental breakdown after learning that one of old colleagues is alive. I became paranoid … so I’m visiting freinds to remember I’m okay.. How-how have you been? Are you being treated well?” Quinn steps inside, glancing around and fidgeting with the old kevlar vest he insisted on wearing at all times. There was this almost primal edge to the way Quinn conducted himself, like a hare prepared to run at the slightest disturbance. He gently closes the door behind him.

[cannibalnurse]

"Oh dear, that's no good. Uh, I've been okay! Aristotle has been broody so I think she laid some eggs somewhere, but I can't find them. My team has been treating me well. There's always the lingering stress from taking care of everyone, but I've learned to ignore it." Nurse explained. Nurse turned to quickly organize his desk. Most of his office was organized but he seemed to always find something to organize when there was someone else in the room.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“Don’t overwork yourself. These people have respawn machines if something gets to bad they can always fall back on it. No one’s lives are truly at risk here… at least not in the way they are in normal war.” Quinn tilted his head watching the nurse organizing. It was all so framiliar making his stomach turn. “Don’t burn yourself out. You need to…” his voice falters slightly. “do you want help?”

[cannibalnurse]

"I don't like letting them use the respawn machine when we're not actively battling. If there's something I can fix I need to fix it. If I can't help my team then I'm useless. And no one wants a useless nurse." Nurse's tone was firm and almost defensive. Nurse took a deep breath before he continued to neaten up his office. He fidgeted with his apron any time he didn't have something in his hands, trying to find a way to keep himself busy.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“…taking a break makes you useless? Who told you that?” Quinn speaks gently. There was a bitter taste in his mouth. Something about the way the man spoke made him grit his teeth. He used to make the old doctor feel the same way, and some of those old memories resurfaced. Despite the resperatior, despite the fact he should be long dead, Quinn swore he could smell the brute in this very room. He sits down at one of the chairs used by medic while he operates. He instinctively pops his knuckles to ground himself a bit, looking away from the nurse.

[cannibalnurse]

"No one! It's... It's just something I tell myself. I've been here years but a part of me is still scared that the moment the team thinks they don't need me, they'll leave me." Nurse explained. Nurse's ears had pinned back and his tail was stiff. He stared down at his hands. "If I'm not useful to someone, then I'm nothing..."

[cannibalnurse]

It was rare for Quinn to visit the red base. He did on occasion when meeting with Dell or visiting the the therapist but for the most part he stuck with himself. Sometimes on those visits his scattered train of thought rembered the freindly nurse. Today was one of those days. "H-hello?"

Nurse perked up at the sound of Quinn's voice. He turned around in his chair to face the other and smiled. He seemed to have been working on filling out some paperwork judging by all the papers strewn about his desk. "Dr. Norman! It's been a while since your last visit! How have you been?" Nurse asked excitedly.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“I have alive I suppose. Had a mental breakdown after learning that one of old colleagues is alive. I became paranoid … so I’m visiting freinds to remember I’m okay.. How-how have you been? Are you being treated well?” Quinn steps inside, glancing around and fidgeting with the old kevlar vest he insisted on wearing at all times. There was this almost primal edge to the way Quinn conducted himself, like a hare prepared to run at the slightest disturbance. He gently closes the door behind him.

[cannibalnurse]

"Oh dear, that's no good. Uh, I've been okay! Aristotle has been broody so I think she laid some eggs somewhere, but I can't find them. My team has been treating me well. There's always the lingering stress from taking care of everyone, but I've learned to ignore it." Nurse explained. Nurse turned to quickly organize his desk. Most of his office was organized but he seemed to always find something to organize when there was someone else in the room.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“Don’t overwork yourself. These people have respawn machines if something gets to bad they can always fall back on it. No one’s lives are truly at risk here… at least not in the way they are in normal war.” Quinn tilted his head watching the nurse organizing. It was all so framiliar making his stomach turn. “Don’t burn yourself out. You need to…” his voice falters slightly. “do you want help?”

[cannibalnurse]

"I don't like letting them use the respawn machine when we're not actively battling. If there's something I can fix I need to fix it. If I can't help my team then I'm useless. And no one wants a useless nurse." Nurse's tone was firm and almost defensive. Nurse took a deep breath before he continued to neaten up his office. He fidgeted with his apron any time he didn't have something in his hands, trying to find a way to keep himself busy.

[cannibalnurse]

It was rare for Quinn to visit the red base. He did on occasion when meeting with Dell or visiting the the therapist but for the most part he stuck with himself. Sometimes on those visits his scattered train of thought rembered the freindly nurse. Today was one of those days. "H-hello?"

Nurse perked up at the sound of Quinn's voice. He turned around in his chair to face the other and smiled. He seemed to have been working on filling out some paperwork judging by all the papers strewn about his desk. "Dr. Norman! It's been a while since your last visit! How have you been?" Nurse asked excitedly.

[averagebioweaponslover]

“I have alive I suppose. Had a mental breakdown after learning that one of old colleagues is alive. I became paranoid … so I’m visiting freinds to remember I’m okay.. How-how have you been? Are you being treated well?” Quinn steps inside, glancing around and fidgeting with the old kevlar vest he insisted on wearing at all times. There was this almost primal edge to the way Quinn conducted himself, like a hare prepared to run at the slightest disturbance. He gently closes the door behind him.

[cannibalnurse]

"Oh dear, that's no good. Uh, I've been okay! Aristotle has been broody so I think she laid some eggs somewhere, but I can't find them. My team has been treating me well. There's always the lingering stress from taking care of everyone, but I've learned to ignore it." Nurse explained. Nurse turned to quickly organize his desk. Most of his office was organized but he seemed to always find something to organize when there was someone else in the room.

[cannibalnurse]

It was rare for Quinn to visit the red base. He did on occasion when meeting with Dell or visiting the the therapist but for the most part he stuck with himself. Sometimes on those visits his scattered train of thought rembered the freindly nurse. Today was one of those days. "H-hello?"

Nurse perked up at the sound of Quinn's voice. He turned around in his chair to face the other and smiled. He seemed to have been working on filling out some paperwork judging by all the papers strewn about his desk. "Dr. Norman! It's been a while since your last visit! How have you been?" Nurse asked excitedly.

[wastelandtherapist]

🌟~ Day 3 of the New Years Event—

03~ Prompt—

Light

03~ Question—

What is something your characters hope to achieve next year?

[Divider Credits]

[cannibalnurse]

Probably to get closer to the team outside of a patient and doctor relationship. I barely talk to them outside of checkups or medical visits.

[wastelandtherapist]

🌟~ Day 2 of the New Years Event—

02~ Prompt—

Fireworks

02~ Question—

What new year’s superstitions do your characters believe in?

[Divider Credits]

[cannibalnurse]

I'm not the most superstitious person here, that's for sure. One that I plan on doing would be lead or tin pouring. Though I may use wax so it's a bit safer. You melt tin or wax in a spoon over a candle then pour it into cold water. You use the shape to guess the fate of the new year.

I may ask some of the others to join me since it's fun....

[wastelandtherapist]

🌟~ Day 1 of the New Years Event—

01~ Prompt—

Hope

01~ Question—

What dish will your character bring to the party?

[Divider Credits]

[cannibalnurse]

Kartoffelklösse should be a nice appetizer to bring. I'll have to make more than I usually would but it's not a problem. I can make ham ones and sauerkraut ones. I'll label them so no one grabs the wrong type.

[wastelandtherapist]

[Plain text undercut]

New Years roleplay event!!!

In this event, inspired by @rengineer ‘s Smissmas event will take place in a span of 6 days, starting today and lasting until the 1st of January, with prompts and questions for your characters.

To participate reblog this post with the hashtag #[bringing a plate] (For multiple accounts just tag them alongside the reblog)

Please use the hashtag #TeufortNewYears24 for the event!

[Divider credits]

27th December 196X

Dear friend,

Im here to thank you for this wonderful year and invite you to a New Years dinner on my apartment, please feel free to invite one or two friends to come along.

I only ask to please bring a dish for us to share and inform me of any possible allergies you or your companions may have so I can accommodate everyone with my cooking.

Yours sincerely,

Helena Maristella

Helena Maristella

Teufort, New Mexico

[cannibalnurse]

Nurse finds in his office a new bookcase and a few new things alongside a gift tag

“To: Adel 💜 From: Helena”

— @wastelandtherapist

[Nurse stares in shock for a few moments. He hadn't expected anything when he added his list to the pile, mainly adding it so he wasn't questioned for not doing so. He of course notices the fully assembled bookshelf. Either Helena assembled it herself, or she got help from one of the others. Both thoughts made Nurse smile.]

[Nurse picks up the cat plush, his smile widening. He runs his fingers over the multicolored fur. He hugs the plush close to his chest as small tears form in his eyes. He has to sit down as he feels weak. Quickly, small drops in his eyes become tears streaming down his face as he sobs.]

[wastelandtherapist]

Helena walks back into the office, had forgotten a letter to put alongside the gifts, seeing Adel crying on the floor makes her worried she quickly kneels down next to him

“Oh no, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry, what happened? Didn’t you like the gifts? I can return them no problem!”

She hugs him close

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse at first flinches at Helena touching him at first, but quickly sinks into her touch. He clings onto here tightly and quickly shakes his head.]

No no... I love it. I just... I wasn't expecting anyone to actually get me something. I just wrote the list so no one questioned why I didn't.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Oh sweetheart, even if you didn’t write anything I would still get you something! Is just my way of showing how I’m thankful to have you in my life, I know it’s not much but is from the bottom of my heart”

She holds him close, trying to soothe him

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse buries his face into his shoulder as he hugs her tightly]

Thank you Mama... I really like the stuffie. He's cute. I don't know what I'm gonna name him though... Do you have any ideas?

[wastelandtherapist]

“Hmm… maybe… Salem? He’s a little spooky guy, isn’t him?”

She chuckles as she holds him close

[cannibalnurse]

Hm... I like Salem. It almost sounds like salami. I like salami. It's tasty.

[Nurse was mumbling incomprehensibly at this point. He pulls back to rub at his eyes, which had even more obvious eyebags compared to usual]

[wastelandtherapist]

She chuckles and kisses his forehead

“Someone is sleepy, you need rest, come on, let’s get you ready for bed”

[cannibalnurse]

[Adel whines and shakes his head.]

Nein.. Am not sleepy. Don't need sleep when I have work. Work is more important. Not sleepy, Mama.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Nuh-uh, today is a sleepy day, you did too much already, everyone is ok, you can rest sweetheart”

She kisses his forehead and helps him stand up

“Let’s get you all cozy in your bed, don’t worry, I will stay with you all long as you want me to”

[cannibalnurse]

But mama, someone always gets hurt on Smissmas. Dunno where Medic is. I have to be up to take care of team. Can't be useless nd sleeping...

[Despite Adel's mumblings, he was leaning on Helena for support. He was still clutching the plushie close to his chest.]

[wastelandtherapist]

“Shhh, shhh… is time to rest”

She says soothingly, getting him on the bed and helping him change into his pajamas

“There you go… better?”

[cannibalnurse]

[Adel nods a bit and nuzzles into the soft fabric of his pajamas. He had complained the whole time of getting into them, but he seems happier in them. He reaches between his bed and the wall and pulls out his other stuffie, Miss Kitty. He then tucks both Salem and Miss Kitty into his bed. Adel giggles and points at them as he turns to face Helena]

They cuddlin' Mama!

[cannibalnurse]

Nurse finds in his office a new bookcase and a few new things alongside a gift tag

“To: Adel 💜 From: Helena”

— @wastelandtherapist

[Nurse stares in shock for a few moments. He hadn't expected anything when he added his list to the pile, mainly adding it so he wasn't questioned for not doing so. He of course notices the fully assembled bookshelf. Either Helena assembled it herself, or she got help from one of the others. Both thoughts made Nurse smile.]

[Nurse picks up the cat plush, his smile widening. He runs his fingers over the multicolored fur. He hugs the plush close to his chest as small tears form in his eyes. He has to sit down as he feels weak. Quickly, small drops in his eyes become tears streaming down his face as he sobs.]

[wastelandtherapist]

Helena walks back into the office, had forgotten a letter to put alongside the gifts, seeing Adel crying on the floor makes her worried she quickly kneels down next to him

“Oh no, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry, what happened? Didn’t you like the gifts? I can return them no problem!”

She hugs him close

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse at first flinches at Helena touching him at first, but quickly sinks into her touch. He clings onto here tightly and quickly shakes his head.]

No no... I love it. I just... I wasn't expecting anyone to actually get me something. I just wrote the list so no one questioned why I didn't.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Oh sweetheart, even if you didn’t write anything I would still get you something! Is just my way of showing how I’m thankful to have you in my life, I know it’s not much but is from the bottom of my heart”

She holds him close, trying to soothe him

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse buries his face into his shoulder as he hugs her tightly]

Thank you Mama... I really like the stuffie. He's cute. I don't know what I'm gonna name him though... Do you have any ideas?

[wastelandtherapist]

“Hmm… maybe… Salem? He’s a little spooky guy, isn’t him?”

She chuckles as she holds him close

[cannibalnurse]

Hm... I like Salem. It almost sounds like salami. I like salami. It's tasty.

[Nurse was mumbling incomprehensibly at this point. He pulls back to rub at his eyes, which had even more obvious eyebags compared to usual]

[wastelandtherapist]

She chuckles and kisses his forehead

“Someone is sleepy, you need rest, come on, let’s get you ready for bed”

[cannibalnurse]

[Adel whines and shakes his head.]

Nein.. Am not sleepy. Don't need sleep when I have work. Work is more important. Not sleepy, Mama.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Nuh-uh, today is a sleepy day, you did too much already, everyone is ok, you can rest sweetheart”

She kisses his forehead and helps him stand up

“Let’s get you all cozy in your bed, don’t worry, I will stay with you all long as you want me to”

[cannibalnurse]

But mama, someone always gets hurt on Smissmas. Dunno where Medic is. I have to be up to take care of team. Can't be useless nd sleeping...

[Despite Adel's mumblings, he was leaning on Helena for support. He was still clutching the plushie close to his chest.]

[cannibalnurse]

Nurse finds in his office a new bookcase and a few new things alongside a gift tag

“To: Adel 💜 From: Helena”

— @wastelandtherapist

[Nurse stares in shock for a few moments. He hadn't expected anything when he added his list to the pile, mainly adding it so he wasn't questioned for not doing so. He of course notices the fully assembled bookshelf. Either Helena assembled it herself, or she got help from one of the others. Both thoughts made Nurse smile.]

[Nurse picks up the cat plush, his smile widening. He runs his fingers over the multicolored fur. He hugs the plush close to his chest as small tears form in his eyes. He has to sit down as he feels weak. Quickly, small drops in his eyes become tears streaming down his face as he sobs.]

[wastelandtherapist]

Helena walks back into the office, had forgotten a letter to put alongside the gifts, seeing Adel crying on the floor makes her worried she quickly kneels down next to him

“Oh no, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry, what happened? Didn’t you like the gifts? I can return them no problem!”

She hugs him close

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse at first flinches at Helena touching him at first, but quickly sinks into her touch. He clings onto here tightly and quickly shakes his head.]

No no... I love it. I just... I wasn't expecting anyone to actually get me something. I just wrote the list so no one questioned why I didn't.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Oh sweetheart, even if you didn’t write anything I would still get you something! Is just my way of showing how I’m thankful to have you in my life, I know it’s not much but is from the bottom of my heart”

She holds him close, trying to soothe him

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse buries his face into his shoulder as he hugs her tightly]

Thank you Mama... I really like the stuffie. He's cute. I don't know what I'm gonna name him though... Do you have any ideas?

[wastelandtherapist]

“Hmm… maybe… Salem? He’s a little spooky guy, isn’t him?”

She chuckles as she holds him close

[cannibalnurse]

Hm... I like Salem. It almost sounds like salami. I like salami. It's tasty.

[Nurse was mumbling incomprehensibly at this point. He pulls back to rub at his eyes, which had even more obvious eyebags compared to usual]

[wastelandtherapist]

She chuckles and kisses his forehead

“Someone is sleepy, you need rest, come on, let’s get you ready for bed”

[cannibalnurse]

[Adel whines and shakes his head.]

Nein.. Am not sleepy. Don't need sleep when I have work. Work is more important. Not sleepy, Mama.

[cannibalnurse]

Nurse finds in his office a new bookcase and a few new things alongside a gift tag

“To: Adel 💜 From: Helena”

— @wastelandtherapist

[Nurse stares in shock for a few moments. He hadn't expected anything when he added his list to the pile, mainly adding it so he wasn't questioned for not doing so. He of course notices the fully assembled bookshelf. Either Helena assembled it herself, or she got help from one of the others. Both thoughts made Nurse smile.]

[Nurse picks up the cat plush, his smile widening. He runs his fingers over the multicolored fur. He hugs the plush close to his chest as small tears form in his eyes. He has to sit down as he feels weak. Quickly, small drops in his eyes become tears streaming down his face as he sobs.]

[wastelandtherapist]

Helena walks back into the office, had forgotten a letter to put alongside the gifts, seeing Adel crying on the floor makes her worried she quickly kneels down next to him

“Oh no, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry, what happened? Didn’t you like the gifts? I can return them no problem!”

She hugs him close

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse at first flinches at Helena touching him at first, but quickly sinks into her touch. He clings onto here tightly and quickly shakes his head.]

No no... I love it. I just... I wasn't expecting anyone to actually get me something. I just wrote the list so no one questioned why I didn't.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Oh sweetheart, even if you didn’t write anything I would still get you something! Is just my way of showing how I’m thankful to have you in my life, I know it’s not much but is from the bottom of my heart”

She holds him close, trying to soothe him

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse buries his face into his shoulder as he hugs her tightly]

Thank you Mama... I really like the stuffie. He's cute. I don't know what I'm gonna name him though... Do you have any ideas?

[wastelandtherapist]

“Hmm… maybe… Salem? He’s a little spooky guy, isn’t him?”

She chuckles as she holds him close

[cannibalnurse]

Hm... I like Salem. It almost sounds like salami. I like salami. It's tasty.

[Nurse was mumbling incomprehensibly at this point. He pulls back to rub at his eyes, which had even more obvious eyebags compared to usual]

[cannibalnurse]

Nurse finds in his office a new bookcase and a few new things alongside a gift tag

“To: Adel 💜 From: Helena”

— @wastelandtherapist

[Nurse stares in shock for a few moments. He hadn't expected anything when he added his list to the pile, mainly adding it so he wasn't questioned for not doing so. He of course notices the fully assembled bookshelf. Either Helena assembled it herself, or she got help from one of the others. Both thoughts made Nurse smile.]

[Nurse picks up the cat plush, his smile widening. He runs his fingers over the multicolored fur. He hugs the plush close to his chest as small tears form in his eyes. He has to sit down as he feels weak. Quickly, small drops in his eyes become tears streaming down his face as he sobs.]

[wastelandtherapist]

Helena walks back into the office, had forgotten a letter to put alongside the gifts, seeing Adel crying on the floor makes her worried she quickly kneels down next to him

“Oh no, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry, what happened? Didn’t you like the gifts? I can return them no problem!”

She hugs him close

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse at first flinches at Helena touching him at first, but quickly sinks into her touch. He clings onto here tightly and quickly shakes his head.]

No no... I love it. I just... I wasn't expecting anyone to actually get me something. I just wrote the list so no one questioned why I didn't.

[wastelandtherapist]

“Oh sweetheart, even if you didn’t write anything I would still get you something! Is just my way of showing how I’m thankful to have you in my life, I know it’s not much but is from the bottom of my heart”

She holds him close, trying to soothe him

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse buries his face into his shoulder as he hugs her tightly]

Thank you Mama... I really like the stuffie. He's cute. I don't know what I'm gonna name him though... Do you have any ideas?

[cannibalnurse]

Nurse finds in his office a new bookcase and a few new things alongside a gift tag

“To: Adel 💜 From: Helena”

— @wastelandtherapist

[Nurse stares in shock for a few moments. He hadn't expected anything when he added his list to the pile, mainly adding it so he wasn't questioned for not doing so. He of course notices the fully assembled bookshelf. Either Helena assembled it herself, or she got help from one of the others. Both thoughts made Nurse smile.]

[Nurse picks up the cat plush, his smile widening. He runs his fingers over the multicolored fur. He hugs the plush close to his chest as small tears form in his eyes. He has to sit down as he feels weak. Quickly, small drops in his eyes become tears streaming down his face as he sobs.]

[wastelandtherapist]

Helena walks back into the office, had forgotten a letter to put alongside the gifts, seeing Adel crying on the floor makes her worried she quickly kneels down next to him

“Oh no, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry, what happened? Didn’t you like the gifts? I can return them no problem!”

She hugs him close

[cannibalnurse]

[Nurse at first flinches at Helena touching him at first, but quickly sinks into her touch. He clings onto here tightly and quickly shakes his head.]

No no... I love it. I just... I wasn't expecting anyone to actually get me something. I just wrote the list so no one questioned why I didn't.