#nerves

[nemfrog]

Schematic illustration of the nervous system. Macfadden's Encyclopedia of physical culture. Volume 1. 1920.

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[revretch]

I had a nightmare that some people were rewiring the nerves of someone's body. Not like surgery--they had the person lying facedown on some kind of bed or gurney, and the people had torn the nervous system out of the body completely and propped it up on and suspended it from racks they placed over the body, so they could get the nerves back into the shapes they were supposed to be, out in the open where they could see them. It was like the damage was so complete they had to put the nerves back into shape like an artistic model, like they really were just splicing and bending a wire frame.

They weren't doctors, though. The second guy didn't even know what he was doing at all! They were each working on a different piece, and he was in charge of the mouth. He knew he wouldn't be able to do it right, though, and that this person would never be able to feel, even move their mouth again. So instead, he was determined that that one pose the mouth was going to be permanently fixed in would be the most beautiful smile he could create. He was sweating, working tensely, chanting to himself "You can't go wrong with a picture-perfect smile! You can't go wrong with a picture-perfect smile!! You can't go wrong with a picture-perfect smile!!!"

I was jolted awake when I thought I felt someone moving the nerves on the backs of my knees

[acecase0]

The most unrealistic part about humans in space is that the average human knows why their body reacts the way it does.

Dont get me wrong, i love how they explain things that shock an alien, but most humans, atleast americans, do not know what happens to make their foot fall asleep.

They know that if you keep it in one place too long it will, but not that if you sit on it too long the nerves get compressed and cuts off from your brain for a couple minutes.

Of course if you went through a program that required you to know things about humans that could be potentially dangerous to other life forms then you may know things, but after a couple years or so when there isn’t a requirement to do that because of trade with other species, i like to think that something like this happens.

Human: *sitting in a chair with one leg over the other, listening to their xorgog friend talk*

Xorgog: -and so I never got to eat my special tsu’le cake. Oh look at the time, I better head to my pod.

Human: Oh dang, lemme walk you out then bud! *goes to stand up only to fall back in the chair* Agh! Dammit!

Xorgog: *worried* What! What happened?

Human: *waving him off* it’s fine, my foot just fell asleep. Just give me a second and i can get up.

Xorgog: *confused af* what do you mean ‘fell asleep’? I thought you were one organism, not multiple?

Human: Oh, well when humans have their limbs in one place too long, when you go to move it gets numb.

Xorgog: *horrified* How?!

Human: *shrugs as he shakes his leg* I dunno man! It’s fine though, i just gotta shake it to wake up and it’ll have a tingly feeling, which hurts like a bitch, then it’ll be back to normal. No biggie.

Xorgog: ….humans are weirdly terrifying.

Human: *shrug* whatever you say man.

[zegalba]

The nerves connected to the human jaw

[b3ani-art]

Heart Lungs Liver Nerves

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words by Royla Asghar @poems-of-madness

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Partner - Jegulus, Wolfstar - @into-the-jeggyverse - word count: 966

James stood in front of his bedroom mirror checking his outfit and trying to flatten his hair, making sure he looked his best. Whatever else happened tonight, he would not let Regulus down by looking like he had been dragged through a hedge backwards. 

“Jaime, are you ready?” Regulus’ voice asked from their bedroom door.

“Do I look alright?” James hadn’t been this nervous in years.

Regulus stood behind him and wrapped his arms around James’ waist, leaning his chin on James’ shoulder. 

“You look stunning, Love, as you know you do.” 

“I won’t embarrass you?” 

“I mean, probably at some point, but not because of how you’re dressed.” Regulus joked, as he squeezed James’ hips. “Now, come on, before the car leaves without us.” 

Their car pulled up outside the theatre and although the cheers were muffled, James could tell it would be deafening when the door opened. His throat closed up and he felt himself go rigid. 

“I can’t!” James whispered. 

“Jaime, it’s okay.” Regulus gripped his hand and pulled James by the chin to face him. “I know, okay. Yes, it is going to be horrible for a few minutes. There will be lots of people shouting your name and a lot of camera flashes, but I will be at your side the entire time.” Regulus stroked his cheek. “We only stay on that carpet as long as we have to, then we’ll go inside and get a drink.” James leaned in to touch his forehead to Regulus’. “And remember, as much as I love you, the chances of you winning are slim to none, so we can just stay in our seats and get drunk.” 

Regulus pulled him in and kissed him lightly. James took the few seconds they had to try and get his breathing under control. 

“Okay,” he whispered. “Let’s get this over and done with.” 

Twenty minutes later, James was safely inside and being handed a large whiskey by the bartender, whilst Regulus soothingly rubbed his back.

“JAMES!” A voice screamed his name and he spun around to see Sirius pushing himself through the crowded bar to get to him, Remus trailing behind him. 

“Hey, Sirius.” James’ voice and hands were shaking still, but he managed to hug Sirius and Remus hello. 

“You survived then?” Remus asked, noticing the tremble. 

“Just about,” James winced. “Honestly, how you two do this all the time I just don’t know.” 

“Booze.” Remus and Sirius answered at the same time, all four of them burst into laughter. 

“Duly noted.” James continued laughing, as he felt himself calming down. 

The lights above them started blinking and all four men moved into the auditorium to take their seats. 

As the night passed, James felt a light buzzing in his veins from excitement at being in these hallowed halls with all this incredible talent.  

Eventually, his category was upon them and James was starting to shift in his seat. 

David Tennant was on stage introducing Pamela bloody Anderson to announce the “Leading Actor” results. 

“And the winner is…” Pamela Anderson opened the sealed envelope and James grabbed a hold of Sirius’ hand, sure she was about to read out his name. “James Potter.” 

The world went into slow motion and James felt his draw drop. Sirius was screaming in his ear and was pulling him onto his feet. 

Once James was standing, Sirius wrapped him in a tight hug, then Remus hugged him, and then Regulus kissed him and pushed him into the aisle. 

As James walked up the steps of the stage, the noise in the room roared in his ears. He hugged Pamela Anderson, accepted his BAFTA mask and then stood in front of the podium.

“This doesn’t seem real, which is a very eloquent way to start a speech, but I’m sorry to say, I don’t have one prepared, because my darling husband, the light of my life, told me there was no way I was going to win.” The room burst into laughter and the camera panned to Regulus who was blushing and trying to hide his face in his hands. 

“So, I guess I’m going to have to do this off the cuff. I would like to thank my partner in crime, Sirius Lupin, for convincing me to take this part and I would like to thank his husband, Remus Lupin, for writing the script and making it so perfect. To my mum and dad, who I wish were here to see this, but who decided to take a holiday to Jamaica instead, because they also believed Regulus when he said I would lose to Sirius. To Harry, our beautiful 5 year old, who did believe I was going to win and was gutted he wouldn’t be allowed to come with me, but his mum is letting him stay up, so Haz, if you’re still awake, go to bed! It’s too late for you to be up!” The room laughed again and James grinned along as he thanked a few more people.  

James paused and took a deep breath. 

“Lastly, to my incredible husband, who is my rock, my heart and my everything. Without him I wouldn’t be standing on this stage at all. Mostly because I almost didn’t get out of the car, but also because whenever I doubted myself, felt like I wasn’t good enough, couldn’t sleep with the nerves, Regulus was there, talking me down and reminding me I can do anything I put my mind to. So, baby, this one is for you. I love you, mi estrella. Now, I’d better get off this stage before I do something stupid like flirt with Pamela Anderson in front of my husband.” 

The room roared with applause and James blew Regulus a kiss as he waltzed off the stage.