COMBAT VETERAN

“don’t do that. don’t shut me out.” 

“you’ve been crying. i can tell.”

“we need to change those bandages and get some food in you.”

“you want me to rub your back ’til you fall asleep?”

“that was a brave thing you did today.” 

“shh, that’s okay, get everything out.”   

“there’s something on your shirt. you – that’s blood!”

“need some space?”

“you should lay down.”

“there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.” 

“shh, shh. you were having a nightmare.”

“we can talk through the door.” 

“let’s clean you up and get you to bed, okay?”

“you almost died.” 

“i brought you a blanket.”

“you’re home. you’re safe.” 

“i’m worried about you.”

“is everything okay?”

“tell me how to make it better.”

“it’s been a tough few days. how are you holding up?”

“you have to stay awake. come on, give my hand a squeeze.” 

“you’re in the hospital.” 

“think you can make it to the bathroom?”

literally self sacrificing muse prompts bc. i mean i wish i knew any other reason than the fact that we're all little angsty angels at heart. please let me know if you want anything tagged or changed!

to the sacrificing muse.

" no! no, no, what the hell did you do that for?! "

" keep your eyes on me! "

" we need a medic over here! oh, god... oh jesus, what the hell were you thinking?! "

" we did it! we won! hey! we... w-wait, wait a sec, you're hurt... "

" no! stay awake! hey, stay with me! "

" you idiot, we said no stupid shit this time! remember?! "

" no... no, no, no, please don't go, please! please don't go! stay with me! "

" hey, hey... love, you need to keep your eyes open, okay? eyes on me, it's alright, it's... oh, no... no, no, come on, baby, keep 'em open! don't... "

" it's gonna be okay. it is, alright? it'll be just fine, they'll bring us to the hospital, you'll be up and about in no time... "

" you can't die! we made all those plans, remember? you remember, we had all these dreams! buy a house, g-go see that movie you wanted to watch... you need to stay with me so we can do all of that! "

" i'm here. i'm here now, you're not alone. i'm gonna stay with you until help arrives, but you... you gotta work with me, okay? please stay awake, come on! "

" you can't die... you can't leave me... "

" no! don't you dare! don't go! if you die, i'll blame myself for the rest of time! and that'll be your fault! so stay alive! "

" stop it. don't close your eyes, damnit! fight! you've fought your whole life, and now i'm asking you to fight again! stay awake! "

" hey, hey, hey... eyes on me. come on, you can do this! "

from the sacrificing muse.

" l-look at me... hey, look at me... this wasn't your fault. "

" y'know... at the time, this was a really good idea, but i gotta say... i'm kinda regretting it now. "

" phew! this, uh... i'll be honest, this one hurts a lot more than i'd expected! "

" hey... h-hey... i gotta tell you, b'fore i... i love you. "

" n-no... you should go. you shouldn't see me like this... "

" worth it... you're worth it... "

" didn't see that coming, did you? "

" ...i'm sc-scared. i'm... i'm scared... "

" you... you okay? "

" hey... s-stop that, okay? y'gotta look at me now. hear me. i regret none of it. i... i'd do it a thousand times over. "

" h-huh... that was... that was rough... "

" don't be mad... 'm sorry... "

" oh... quit yellin', mm? i'm kinda dying here... "

" d-don't leave... don't wanna... be alone... "

" don't you go blamin' yourself. this was me. i did it. an' i'd do it again... "