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: !!!