Oh, doctor, don't give me any id- [ ratio doesn't have to breed aventurine, because aventurine already has a guest inside of him. that guest might not have minded the rocking motions of their first romp, but it doesn't seem to be enjoying the second, which is why aventurine suddenly stills and clutches at his chest. ] ...wh- what's, what's happening... [ guess who managed to get so sidetracked he forgot about the chest-burster. ]
[ he shrinks back a bit, burying his face in ratio's neck as he grits his teeth in an attempt to avoid crying out too loudly in pain. ] H- Hurts, it hurts.
[ ...........right. He didn't necessarily forget, but the chest-burster seemed to be at least mollified enough by them going at it that it was fine to put it aside for the moment. And yet he still somehow has a boner so that's distracting. ]
There's no choice left. We have to extract it. [ He gently pushes Aventurine away, enough to get a better look at his chest. ] Where does it hurt? Find the center point. We may be able to redirect it.
[ there are so many things that are wrong about this, but aventurine can't bring himself to care. he doesn't want ratio to pull out, because having him close ( this close ) is one of the only things keeping him mollified. he's sure that he'd be freaking the fuck out otherwise. how many times had this thing killed him already? half a dozen?? ] ...center, beneath the sternum. It feels like, like it's right there. [ he shakily moves a hand to his chest, trying not to immediately claw at himself, but he ultimately does, dragging his nails over his chest as the creature presses up against them in turn. ]
[ Having to orchestrate a very difficult medical procedure while still inside of Aventurine isn't going to be easy, but his dick refuses to cooperate. Ratio elects to ignore it for now, instead grabbing Aventurine's hand so he can't claw at his chest anymore. ]
Ideally, so it does the least amount of damage possible. We don't want it to shatter your ribcage. If it's beneath your sternum, that's where we want it to be, so stop touching it. I have nothing to cut with within reach... [ And he already knows Aventurine won't let him leave. ] ...you'll have to let it come out on its own.
R- Ratio. [ fingers twitch as his hand shakes, aventurine trying to pull it away as the pain continues to grow in his chest. ] L- Let me. Please. [ but he doesn't really want his ribcage to shatter. he kind of needs that in one piece. ] ...h- hnff. [ he shuts his eyes. ] A- At least use your numb- ... [ oh, right. he feels his eyes sting with tears as he creature starts pressing against his ribs, making them bulge out just a little. ] H- How! It, it's going to kill me! ...it's going to kill me again... make it come out somewhere else.
I can't. You have to let me redirect it. [ He's trying to be patient, but this is probably the strangest "surgery" he's ever done. And they don't have the benefit of their Acedia abilities, so he's doing this the old fashioned way. One hand holds Aventurine's while the other presses gently on his sternum, attempting to coax the creature down below his ribs. ] There isn't anywhere else. It has to be here. [ He presses on the space just below his ribs again to draw the creature down. ] Try to relax. Your panic is affecting it.
[ he squeezes ratio's hand, hard, and he wants to snap at him again, but then he's pressing on his chest again and telling him to try to relax, because he's making it worse by freaking out. and, yeah, that's probably true, because the little bastard is wriggling around by his lungs, which are working double-time while he's on the cusp of a panic attack. ]
[ aventurine grits his teeth, hissing through them, ] Trying. [ he is. he really is. ratio's rhythmic presses onto aventurine's chest do seem to be deterring the creature from his ribcage, so it does move south. the skin ripples as it 'swims' around, making aventurine nauseous as it settles into the new area. ] Doc, can you do anything to help it along?
...I'm going to need both of my hands. Hold on to me. [ He slowly lets go of Aventurine hands and starts to press on his chest with both hands, directing the creature lower. And, honestly, if this situation was even a little different he might have loved to study the thing inside of him, but... now is not the time. ]
I'm doing what I can without the proper surgical tools. [ Ratio adjusts his hands around Aventurine's middle, pressing against his back now to try and urge the creature forward. ] You need to ensure you don't panic when it finally does emerge, and keep your eyes closed. I don't need you going into shock.
[ he hesitates, because as much as he hates to admit it... he's scared. he knows he has to let go of ratio's hand, because he's not going to be able to help him to the full extent of his capability of he's got his deathgrip shackling one of his hands. ] ...okay. [ he manages to get out meekly. he opens his eyes to see where and what he can grab, ultimately deciding on ratio's shoulders. ]
I know. I know you are. And I... I appreciate it. I appreciate you. I just. I... [ he screws his eyes shut once again, his back bowing as ratio applies pressure to it from behind. ] Hhn. I'll try. [ his skin pulls tight and the creature stills, as if trapped... but then it starts wriggling more frantically. ] R- Ratio! Veritas! [ this is it, the chestburster is finally ready to come out, so it quickly begins tearing through layer after layer of skin as it works its way to the surface. ]
[ His focus still isn't all there, but with his hands free and Aventurine's eyes closed it's a little bit easier. He presses against his back still, poking his fingers and trying to urge the creature forward. ]
That's it... You'll be okay, gambler. Keep your eyes closed. [ That looks horrific. Aventurine absolutely can't see it. Ratio makes an attempt to guide the creature forward still, keeping his fingers just below Aventurine' ribcage to keep the chestburster on track and hopefully minimize damage. ] Almost...
H- Hahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Vertias, Veritas please! [ his breathing is labored as tears begin streaming down his face, the pain edging on immeasurable at this point. he hates that this is the time that their acedia abilities are null & void. ] M- Make it, make it sΜ΅tΜΆoΜΆpΜ΅. [ blood squirts out of aventurine's chest as their little girl breaks through with ratio's guidance, crying out with an ear piercing screech as she stares him down. her little tail continues lashing around inside of him, making the blond writhe around in pain more... but she refuses to leave the nice, warm body. ]
D- Doctor. Doctor. I can't, I can't take much, much more.
[ This is very far up there in the list of worst medical procedures he's ever had to oversee. And they have none of their usual abilities to help as the creature inside of Aventurine's chest finally breaks her way through the skin. ]
...I'm working on it. You'll be okay, gambler. You're stronger than you give yourself credit for.
[ He coaxes the creatures out of his body, leaning forward enough to present his hands and arms as a similar warmth for her to nestle into. The goal is to keep her from causing too much more damage to Aventurine, because he needs to very quickly get her out so he can handle the injury. ]
[ blood spills out of the gaping wound in aventurine's chest as the little brat takes her time deciding whether she'd like to accept ratio's offering of arms. he scrapes his nails along the floor as he starts to spasm, his body beginning to go into shock, ] ...d- doc, please. [ she eventually slithers out and into his arms, biting him a few times here and there for no real reason. ]
Ver, Verta... Vrrta... [ his words slur as everything starts to feel heavy. still, he says fuck it and opens his eyes. he has to blink away the tears, but he's relieved to just see ratio. ] ...th- there ya're.
[ The little devil can bite him all she wants right now. He's focused on both cradling her in his arms while he applies pressure to Aventurine's chest, stemming the bleeding with a scrap of cloth nearby. They're going to need to stitch up the injury, but keeping him from immediately dying is priority. ]
I need you to focus on me. That's it. Just like that.
Hahahahahahahahaaa. [ the laughter tapers as an extreme wave of exhaustion sets in, making him blink wearily. ] 'm try... tryin'... [ he brings a hand to the one ratio has on his chest, applying about as much pressure as he can for a dying man. ] It, itsh... [ he knows it's not going to stop on its own. he knows he's going to need to let ratio leave to find something to properly help him. ] Go, ...get, get somefin'. I'll... it'll take more than, than thish. [ he gives wet laugh. ]
I'll get whatever I can find. Stay here, and stay awake. Do not pass out. I'll be very upset with you if I come back and you aren't awake.
[ He's going to carry their "daughter" with him because he went through way too much effort to get this thing out of Aventurine and he's not letting go of her now. He collects a variety of supplies, including a way to stitch up and clean his wound, and hurriedly makes his way back. ]
...alright. [ he licks his lips and swallows. ] Alright, I'm tryin', doc, I shwear. [ he shuts his eyes, but remembers that he needs to stay awake, so he forces them back open, despite how difficult it is. aventurine stares at the ceiling as he feels his back grow wet... the blood pooling beneath him and forming a large puddle. ]
I know. [ He has enough faith in Aventurine to leave him unattended for now, collecting as many medical supplies and returning just as he reaches a full house. ]
[ He presses a kiss to Aventurine's forehead as he's delirious. ] You did well. Stay with me, gambler. [ Ratio works very swiftly and very efficiently to wrap the injury and stitch him back up. He's a very good doctor, but he has limited tools and it's quite a severe injury. But he will do what he can to keep him from dying again. ]
[ he quiets as he feels ratio come back over, because the warmth of his presence is more than telling enough for aventurine. he smiles in response to the kiss, pursing his own lips in an attempt to return it, even if there's no real way for him to do so. he lets ratio patch him up, which stops the bleeding and keeps him from tumbling into the brink of death. ] Veri- Veritas... lo... [ he loves him so much. ]
[ their little girl latches onto ratio's arm, trying to suck some of his blood. om nom. ] Whereshh... Vashtella?
No need to say it. [ He hushes, soothing back Aventurine's hair once he's managed to stabilize him. ] Save your breath and rest.
[ He's STILL ignoring the chestburster. She can drink what she wants. For NOW. ] ...I'll go find her, but I need to ensure you're stable first. [ He'll continue to adjust the bandages until he's satisfied that Aventurine won't die while he's not there. ]
...alright. [ reaches for ratio's arm to give it a weak squeeze. ] What would I... what, what would I do without you, Veritas? [ he smiles, shutting his eyes as he lets can finally rest without having to worry about immediately keeling over. ] Thanksh.
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[ he shrinks back a bit, burying his face in ratio's neck as he grits his teeth in an attempt to avoid crying out too loudly in pain. ] H- Hurts, it hurts.
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There's no choice left. We have to extract it. [ He gently pushes Aventurine away, enough to get a better look at his chest. ] Where does it hurt? Find the center point. We may be able to redirect it.
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What do you mean redirect?
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Ideally, so it does the least amount of damage possible. We don't want it to shatter your ribcage. If it's beneath your sternum, that's where we want it to be, so stop touching it. I have nothing to cut with within reach... [ And he already knows Aventurine won't let him leave. ] ...you'll have to let it come out on its own.
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[ aventurine grits his teeth, hissing through them, ] Trying. [ he is. he really is. ratio's rhythmic presses onto aventurine's chest do seem to be deterring the creature from his ribcage, so it does move south. the skin ripples as it 'swims' around, making aventurine nauseous as it settles into the new area. ] Doc, can you do anything to help it along?
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I'm doing what I can without the proper surgical tools. [ Ratio adjusts his hands around Aventurine's middle, pressing against his back now to try and urge the creature forward. ] You need to ensure you don't panic when it finally does emerge, and keep your eyes closed. I don't need you going into shock.
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I know. I know you are. And I... I appreciate it. I appreciate you. I just. I... [ he screws his eyes shut once again, his back bowing as ratio applies pressure to it from behind. ] Hhn. I'll try. [ his skin pulls tight and the creature stills, as if trapped... but then it starts wriggling more frantically. ] R- Ratio! Veritas! [ this is it, the chestburster is finally ready to come out, so it quickly begins tearing through layer after layer of skin as it works its way to the surface. ]
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That's it... You'll be okay, gambler. Keep your eyes closed. [ That looks horrific. Aventurine absolutely can't see it. Ratio makes an attempt to guide the creature forward still, keeping his fingers just below Aventurine' ribcage to keep the chestburster on track and hopefully minimize damage. ] Almost...
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D- Doctor. Doctor. I can't, I can't take much, much more.
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...I'm working on it. You'll be okay, gambler. You're stronger than you give yourself credit for.
[ He coaxes the creatures out of his body, leaning forward enough to present his hands and arms as a similar warmth for her to nestle into. The goal is to keep her from causing too much more damage to Aventurine, because he needs to very quickly get her out so he can handle the injury. ]
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Ver, Verta... Vrrta... [ his words slur as everything starts to feel heavy. still, he says fuck it and opens his eyes. he has to blink away the tears, but he's relieved to just see ratio. ] ...th- there ya're.
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[ The little devil can bite him all she wants right now. He's focused on both cradling her in his arms while he applies pressure to Aventurine's chest, stemming the bleeding with a scrap of cloth nearby. They're going to need to stitch up the injury, but keeping him from immediately dying is priority. ]
I need you to focus on me. That's it. Just like that.
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[ He's going to carry their "daughter" with him because he went through way too much effort to get this thing out of Aventurine and he's not letting go of her now. He collects a variety of supplies, including a way to stitch up and clean his wound, and hurriedly makes his way back. ]
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High Card.
Two of, of a Kind.
Two Pair.
Shet.
Shtraight.
Full... Houshe...
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[ He presses a kiss to Aventurine's forehead as he's delirious. ] You did well. Stay with me, gambler. [ Ratio works very swiftly and very efficiently to wrap the injury and stitch him back up. He's a very good doctor, but he has limited tools and it's quite a severe injury. But he will do what he can to keep him from dying again. ]
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[ their little girl latches onto ratio's arm, trying to suck some of his blood. om nom. ] Whereshh... Vashtella?
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[ He's STILL ignoring the chestburster. She can drink what she wants. For NOW. ] ...I'll go find her, but I need to ensure you're stable first. [ He'll continue to adjust the bandages until he's satisfied that Aventurine won't die while he's not there. ]
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Yes, you'd be lost without me, wouldn't you? [ He soothes back Aventurine's bangs again. ] Remember: rest, but stay awake. Doctor's orders.
[ He takes a portal out to the Church's main room to hunt down Vastella. ]
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Vastella.
I require your assistance. It is rather urgent.
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