Amber: Hey Whirlwind! Ready for physical therapy?
 
Whirlwind: Yes ma’am smiles C’mon in.
 
Amber: Thank you
 
Whirlwind: No worries.
 
Amber: So how’s your arm?
 
Whirlwind: I’d hardly call it an arm
 
Amber: What was that?
 
Whirlwind: It’s better. Prism’s been taking me out to the lake to swim and exercise and junk.
 
Amber: Ah, that’s good. Swimming’s a great way to get exercise.
 
Whirlwind: Mmhm. You should come out with us one day.
 
Amber: Eh, it’s okay. Not a huge fan of the water. I’m sure Hot Head wouldn’t mind though
 
Whirlwind: Yeah? Well, I’ll let him know next time.
 
Amber: starts stretching Whirlwind’s shoulder Feeling any pain?
 
Whirlwind: shakes head
 
Amber: Phantom sensations?
 
Whirlwind: Kinda
 
Amber: That’s normal. Most amputees experience it. We’ll just have to make sure to massage it regularly, okay?
 
Whirlwind: nods
 
Amber: Are you stressed at all?
 
Whirlwind: What’s that have to do with anything?
 
Amber: That phantom sensation could be linked to stress.
 
Whirlwind: Psh rolls eyes no need to worry about that. All I do is sit around all day now that I can’t do my job.
 
Amber: …………………………. Stress doesn’t just mean being under pressure from work. It could mean being upset, or unhappy or worried.
 
Whirlwind: sniffs ……………
 
Amber: Whir
 
Whirlwind: I’m fine! I’m toooootally fine Amber! I-it’s not like my dreams are crushed or anything! Or like everything I worked for my whole life went down the drain! I…… I’m…… begins crying
 
Amber: rubs Whirlwind’s back
 
Whirlwind: S-sorry. I’ve been trying to keep it together for a long time…
 
Amber: And you’ve been doing a good job smiles
 
Whirlwind: ………………………… I’m scared
 
Amber: Of what?
 
Whirlwind: Of what’s supposed to happen next. W-what do I do? How will I get a job now? No one’s gonna hire me. I can barely dress myself…
 
Amber: …….. Life’s really good at throwing curve balls, huh?
 
Whirlwind: nods
 
Amber: It happens. And it’s hard. But lucky for you, you have plenty friends who will help you and family who won’t leave you. You’ll figure it out. And if you can’t, we’ll help you smiles
 
Whirlwind: Thanks hugs Amber
 
Amber: hugs Whirlwind back Mmhm. And if worse comes to worst, you could always marry a successful doctor nudges Whirlwind
 
Whirlwind: snickers In your dreams
 
Amber: My dreams? I’m sorry, but who’s the one who asked for a lil’ kiss on the first date? And plus, who wouldn’t want to get with all this?
 
Whirlwind: shrugs True leans in
 
Amber: O-oh blushes
 
Whirlwind: kisses Amber’s chin
 
Amber: giggles W-what happened to physical therapy?
 
Whirlwind: I don’t need PT. I need cuddles
 
Amber: nods
 
Whirlwind: What’s wrong? You’re usually not this quiet. Or shaky.
 
Amber: I’m not used to being the….. “not forward” one. This is new for me.
 
Whirlwind: chuckles and snuggles closer to Amber
 
Amber: smiles
 
Whirlwind: This is nice
 
Amber: nods
 
Whirlwind: You know how I said that I have a hard time getting dressed?
 
Amber: Mmhm
 
Whirlwind: I have a hard time getting undressed too
 
Amber: !!!