#half-conscious

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[crash-bump-bring-the-whump]

Whumperless Whump Event - Day 16

IT'S TIME. FOR THE FIVE SENTENCE GAME WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL PIECE EXPANSION

TWs: surgery, needle mention, injections, dental office, drugging, fear that reads as a dental phobia, it's really soft piece tho like the medicine bits are so normal

Half-conscious / Delirious / “You would never say that in your right mind…”

“Hey, hey, baby. Eyes on me.” Bastian held Mariano’s hand tighter, feeling him trembling like a leaf even with the anxiety meds in his system and the wards around his wrists. “I’m here, you’re safe. It’s just going to be like blinking.”

Mariano sat, already halfway drugged and trembling in the dentist’s chair for his wisdom tooth removal. “Just like blinking. Nothing else is going to happen and I can’t hurt anyone.”

“Alright Mariano, keep breathing for me and count to ten. I’ve never, ever lied to you about what’s gonna happen in that chair, and I won’t start now.” The dental assistant, Danni, said, keeping the needle out of Mariano’s field of view as she prepared the general anesthetic. "It's just gonna be the four taken out, I'll make sure you won't feel a thing."

Bastian hummed in agreement, watching the older woman press the needle into Mariano’s arm. Fear flashed even stronger through their pact as the plunger descended, even with the soft drawl of the woman who’d cleaned his teeth for years at this point talking him through it. Bastian felt his own heart skip a beat from the sheer terror he felt, and held Mariano’s hand even tighter as he remembered that this was just a fraction of what was ripping through his boyfriend.

Not ten seconds later, wide, dark eyes started to flutter and Mariano’s breathing started to even out again.

“That’s it, Mariano, just lean back and let me do all the watchin’ out. Close your eyes and take a nap.” Danni said, carefully helping him get situated as he got heavier and heavier, yanked firmly towards a deep, complete sleep whether he liked it or not. “Your husband is right here. I won’t let him run off, neither.”

Bastian couldn't help laughing as Mariano mumbled something that sounded like complaint about walking afterwards, and then he was gone. Danni laughed, getting his mouth propped open and double checking the vital monitors as the dentist came in.

The surgery was...more mundane than Bastian expected, with Bastian just holding Mariano's hand the whole time and making small talk. He didn't know why, but he'd expected something more intense. More shouting for a scalpel, and less of listening to the dentist quietly singing along to the pop radio that drifted through the air. He even rapped along to most of the features that played.

Bastian started to really understand why Mariano insisted on this team being the one to operate on him.

Before he really knew it, the dentist had finished up the last of the stitches and then Danni was nudging Bastian's arm with her elbow as the others packed everything up. "He's all yours now. You can hold him, just wait in here 'till he wakes up, okay?"

Bastian didn't need to be told twice. He scooped Mariano up into his arms, letting Danni unravel the monitor wires. "Call you if the stuff starts freaking out and making noise?"

"You know it. I'll be back in sixty seconds, Doctor Calwell is just a lost puppy after a surgery." Danni said, shaking her head as she scurried off.

She was true to her word, returning after a minute to pick up the clipboard with Mariano's paperwork. She settled in, writing down numbers at certain intervals and checking Mariano over. More small talk, about their plans for the day, her plans for the weekend, easy things. They even started swapping tattoo stories.

In the middle of her talking about her weirdest tattoo, Mariano groaned. He turned his face against Bastian's bicep, skewing his glasses. One scarred hand started to raise up towards his face, and Danni gently caught him by the wrist.

"Not yet, Mariano. You're gonna take your eye out like that." Mariano frowned and just let his arm go limp in her hold with an unhappy mumble. Danni laughed. "I know, I'm just the worst, aren't I? Promised I'd keep your husband here though, and here he is."

Mariano allowed his arm to be placed on his stomach, grumbling more as he latched onto Bastian's shirt instead.

"So you'll be giving me the stuff on what to do?" Bastian asked, thumb sliding along Mariano's arm.

"Of course. The doctor will come in and look him over when he wakes up a little more, and then you'll get your instructions and be free to go." Danni glanced at her watch before standing. "Actually, let me go get him. I'll bet he forgot and is about to leave for lunch." She hurried out the door.

Mariano's grip tightened on Bastian's shirt and he looked up, pact rings blown wide and glasses all but falling off his face. "Don' leave." He slurred. "Please."

Bastian paused, frowning. "Why would I leave you?"

"Can't...can't walk. Rescues aren't..." Mariano's voice cracked. "'S not allowed."

Bastian shifted Mariano around so that he could cup his face. "Shh. Hey. I'm not going anywhere without you." Mariano's eyes never left his face. "You're my mage. That means I've always got you, no matter what."

Mariano couldn't seem to settle, though. Not until he was buckled into the passenger seat of Bastian's van, aftercare instructions tucked away inside the glove box. Bastian rested his hand at the back of Mariano's neck as he pulled away from the dental office parking lot, and finally, finally, Mariano started to relax for real.

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[lostforeword]

I was tagged, bitch.

Rules:

Post the rules.

Answer the questions by the person who tagged you and write 11 questions by yourself.

Tag 11 people and link them in your post.

Tell them you tagged them.

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11 Questions (from flashpoints)

1. When was the last time you cried your self to sleep, and why?

- I can't quite remember, but I think the last time I cried myself to sleep was early April. It was something about love, I think. I'm pretty sure that's it. Another difficult misunderstanding, I'd say.

2. What was the latest goal you accomplished? 

- Wow. This question made me feel like a loser, because I really haven't accomplished something lately that I can consider an "accomplishment". I can't think of any except for that Candy Crush Saga game. I mean, I'm on level 210 right now.

3. Do you agree that with love comes ownership?

- Yes. I agree. I mean, I think that's why jealousy exists in the first place. Same goes with loyalty and faithfulness. It's just that security you have towards one person, and vice versa. 

4. Describe your best friend in three words.

- Fun, talkative, bitchy.

5. Who do you look up to the most, and why?

- I'm not quite sure on this one, since I look up to myself most of the time. Haha. Just kidding, but I really don't know.

6. How does your Tumblr URL reflect your personality?

- "Psycho" kinda explains itself, but I'm not that "crazy" kind of crazy. I think there's just too much in my mind that I can't get them all up together. "Tronico"... I don't know where'd that come from, but I think it sounds great. 

7. What three songs remind you of him/her?

- Owl City "The Saltwater Room" (it was our first kiss) - Avril Lavigne "Slipped Away" (those times when we broke up) - UpDharma Down "Tadhana" / Mayday Parade "I Swear This Time I Mean It" (he just made me love the song)

8. What song reminds you of me?

- Skyway Avenue, by you know who. I dunno. I just know you love We The Kings. Haha.

9. What annoys you the most about the opposite sex, and why?

- The most? Making me wait when they're all up in their comfort rooms and go make themselves pretty or do stuff that take too much time. 

10. How do you want to die?

- I don't want any pain to be honest. I don't want any sickness or tragedy, so I'm not sure. But when I do, get them speakers up and blast Lady GaGa's The Edge of Glory. 

11. Message for me 

- Good luck! You know what they say, "studying in UP is like taking a walk in the park... Jurassic Park, that is". Say hello to the dinosaurs for me! You know we believe in you. :)

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Okay, my questions! Answer them, okay? :)

If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

What did you do last summer?

Was this year's summer better?

2013's halfway through. Any plans for the upcoming months?

What makes you happy?

What are your thoughts on my blog?

Do you think that soulmates are real?

Do you believe in life after love?

If you could exchange lives with a celebrity, who would it be, and why?

Describe me in two sentences. Please

If there's anything you could give me, what would it be? 

Yay!! Thank you. 

[cometicescapades]

I was tagged.

Rules:

Post the rules

Answer the questions by the person who tagged you and write 11 questions by yourself.

Tag 11 people and link them in your post.

Tell them you tagged them

11 QUESTIONS (from themerbgee):

1. What is the last book you read?

This question confuses me. The last book I really read or the last book I finished? Forgive me for my lack of common sense. I tend to overthink some things.

2. Who is your favorite author?

I might say J.K. Rowling, or Roald Dahl, or Philip Pullman. But, the thing is, I haven't read much of their work, or any other authors' works, for that matter. Therefore, I don't have a legit favorite author. Okay, maybe J.K. Rowling.

3. If somebody confesses their love for you, goes out with you, but leaves you one day, without a word, what will you eat for breakfast?

Maybe I'll eat like a normal person. Of course something will be wrong with me, because I don't eat normally on a daily basis.

4. France or Italy?

Both countries are equally remarkable places to visit, and I would absolutely like to both, but If I have to choose, then France it will be. France is like, my first love when it comes to countries I want to visit.

5. If you’re gonna die in your own way, how do you want it to happen?

Maybe after doing something notable will I want to die. I have this long time dream to be famous even after I die, so maybe this will help me fulfill my wish.

6. I forgot you. Remind me of us.

I will show you pictures of me, then of us. You only forgot about me, so maybe I will introduce myself to you, first. Then of us. (Sorry if this is incoherent.)

7. If internet explorer will take revenge to the humanity, will you go to the main office of google?

No, I think.

8. Most played song of the week.

Ouchi ga ichiban (おうちがいちばん) by Satomi Kōrogi. This is a really cute song and also my workout song. I don't listen to the full version because I only need the thirty-second one.

9. One thing you cant leave your house without.

My clothes. And dignity, I guess.

10. Love me or leave me?

Of course love you, silly.

11. Frivolous or just freaking plain stupid?

I can't choose. I would love to have the mixture of both, and some other attributes as well.

My 11 very random questions:

1. What is your all-time favorite song? 2. What is the thing that puts you to good mood? 3. There's a zombie apocalypse. State the first thing you'll do. 4. Describe yourself in three words. 5. Do you have any crushes of the same sex? 6. When is the time you felt so happy, you thought you'd literally die? 7. Your biggest insecurity and what you do about it? 8. Are you happy at this moment? 9. Things you always remind yourself. 10. Are you proud of yourself? 11. Do you love vegetables?

11 people: blaancaflor, dailiesofdaniel, waywardpantomime, saffronmints, half-conscious, flashpoints, thewallfloweird, elleveited, decayingcollarbones, stiltsandstrokes, juniecake

(Btw, thanks for the tag Sir Merb! :D)

[inconstant-moments]

writing while half asleep

can be the most fascinating thing when you read over your words the next day. My subconscious thoughts appear on paper somehow, and I don't know how they got there. All I know is that they're entirely true, and that scares me.