Saturday, November 18, 2006

One hell of a drop-off

After taking quite a beating in the den of the Pirates, we eventually made it out to the soothing light of day. I plopped down on the rocks and just basked in it. That didn't last too very long, as Cialis, the group surgeon, was as eager as I was to get back. In a move of sheer haste, stupidity, and ignorance, I ran ahead, straight off of the edge of a cliff. Down, down, I fell into the abyss, followed by a sickening thud. Every part of my body in signifigantly poorer condition than before the fall. My body ached, and soon...everything was black.

When I came to, my companions to my last adventure were standing over me, wincing in sympathy, whispering to each other. I heard a few statements: "Do you think he'll make it?" "I've seen much worse in my day. He'll be fine."
I certainly didn't feel fine. After that, Cialis, the group doctor came over and told me to just rest. I closed my eyes, and I guess he began the healing process. I awoke again, what must have been 10 minutes later, to Krista hovering overhead. She seemed very concerned, but very happy that I had parted my eyelids yet again. With much help from the group, I made my way back to the Royal Stag, where I was laid to bed to rest up, and offered many Get-Well-Soon wishes.

When I finally mustered the strength to get out of bed, I walked over to the table where I normally place my effects. They weren't there. Cialis, who had been posted to watch over me, told me that none of my equipment was salvageable. All of it was lost or destroyed. I took a second to absorb that. All of my hard earned treasures, the tools that paved my way to the present, where I was standing that day, are all gone. Just fucking great.

Many people told me that they would help me get it back, but maybe this is a sign. Maybe it's a turning point. Maybe it's nothing at all. I feel that I need to talk to Mr. Grey. I feel it urgently.

20 Comments:

Blogger Lime said...

Eee! So Luvior is nakie? It's good to feel the breeze!

And yes, when you lose everything, it's always a good time to make a fresh start. Hell, it's the only time to make a fresh start.

7:18 AM  
Blogger Rowane de'Dannan said...

Ugh, those are the worst. Good luck on your recovery.

2:34 PM  
Blogger Zillah said...

I am glad to know at least that you are recovering. I'll send along a note to our friend, the nurse, in London. You know the one. She'll take good care of you. *wink*

3:14 PM  
Blogger A squint-eyed rogue said...

Ahh, sweet, sweet nurse. She knows just the right way to apply that balm...*shiver*

...Er, sorry.

3:24 PM  
Blogger Lime said...

oh, this is getting dirty....







go on...

6:23 PM  
Blogger Zillah said...

Discretion is the better part of valour, & so from this point on I believe I'll just hold my tongue...

6:10 PM  
Blogger Naeva said...

There's a certain way to apply balm? *blinks confusedly*

9:12 PM  
Blogger A squint-eyed rogue said...

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3:33 PM  
Blogger A squint-eyed rogue said...

Yes, Naeva, there are several ways. If you'd like, I can show you some of the more...invigorating ways to apply balm. *wink*

3:40 PM  
Blogger Zillah said...

Luvior here is a little rusty on that technique. If you want a top-notch demonstration, I'm the one to call... day or night.

6:41 PM  
Blogger Lime said...

excuse me?

7:30 PM  
Blogger A squint-eyed rogue said...

*smirk* Yeah, Zillah. I believe I'm the single one here. I might be rusty, but practice makes perfect.

9:52 PM  
Blogger Zillah said...

Er... I meant, you know. To help you learn your technique, so that you could better serve your patients? I mean, damn... why's it always have to have some kind of connotation... *innocent smile?*

10:59 PM  
Blogger Naeva said...

Well, I was just taught that you put the balm on nice and thick, and you make sure that you're nice and careful, never pressing too hard and stuff like that.

I wasn't aware that there was a certain way you had to do it. Next people are going to tell me there are certain requirements for wrapping a bandage.

9:37 AM  
Blogger A squint-eyed rogue said...

Well, Duh. Haven't you read Bandage-Wrapping Manual 112, clause C? It lists all 583 techniques.

2:30 PM  
Blogger Naeva said...

So I borrowed that bandage wrapping guide from the library. I didn't know the bandage had to be a certain length too! I though just any bandage would suffice!

4:13 PM  
Blogger Zillah said...

Uh, miss Naeva...?

That's not a bandage dear. *grin*

6:19 PM  
Blogger Naeva said...

My mistake, it's a roll of gauze.

6:36 PM  
Blogger A squint-eyed rogue said...

*cackle*

10:48 AM  
Blogger Rowane de'Dannan said...

Happy New Year!

8:43 PM  

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