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The Hurt/Comfort Meme

( Hurt/comfort is a fan fiction genre that involves the physical pain or emotional distress of one character, who is cared for by another character. The injury, sickness or other kind of hurt allows an exploration of the characters and their relationship. )

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- Roll 1-10 at RNG for a scene, play it out and have fun!

1. INJURY. You've been injured. Broken bones or bleeding out or maybe just a tiny little papercut. The choice is yours.
2. SICKNESS. You're sick and laid up in bed, at home or in a hospital. The severity is up to you.
3. FEAR/ANXIETY. Something is happening and you're scared beyond belief.
4. LOSS OF SENSES. Sight, touch, taste, hearing, smell, etc. You've lost some important sense or ability and now you're left to deal with it.
5. DESPAIR. Nothing is good or right anymore and you can't shake the depression. Maybe that friend of yours can help though...
6. BREAKUP. You've been dumped. You need someone to comfort you, possibly by the one who dumped you.
7. MAKE UP. Fight or break up, it's time to makeup.
8. RESCUED. You've just been held captive and/or tortured for however long and finally, someone has come to the rescue.
9. BAD ROMANCE. Fight, cheated on, abused, whatever the case is, someone else can clearly see you need comfort from someone who isn't your terrible lover tonight.
10. LOSS. You've experience a loss of some kind and need help getting through it.
11. INSANITY. You're seeing things that aren't really there, hearing voices, or you're just convinced you're at your wit's end finally and you're going to crack. Maybe someone can give you a helping hand.
12. TIRED. You've had a heard life recently and you're just worn too thin to really care anymore. There's no fight left in you anymore. Can someone help change your mind?
13. ADDICTION. Drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, or any other type of addiction has got you in its grasp. First time or relapse. Will someone be able to save you?
14. INSOMNIA. You can't sleep anymore, no matter how hard you try. Maybe someone can give you company.
15. NIGHTMARES. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, you can't sleep without gruesome, horrible nightmares. Either someone is stuck in your dream with you, witnessing it or they're just waking you up, soothing you out of it.
16. BLACKMAIL. You've been caught doing something you shouldn't and you were blackmailed because of it
17. SEPARATION. You're going to be separated for awhile or were separated for a long time. Either make up for lost time or try to spend every last moment together.
18. VIOLATED. You've been violated in some way. Can include sexual overtones or not. Can someone help you through it?
19. STRANDED. You've been stranded somewhere remote, with no help of anyone finding you for awhile. Can you survive this together?
20. SINS. You're feeling the weight of your sins and guilt clearer than ever. Can someone give you absolution or lessen the ache any?
21. SECRET. It's difficult having to keep that secret of yours, be it a relationship or something you just don't want to share with anybody else. Maybe it's okay to talk about it now though...
22. ADDITION. Babies should be joyous things unless you're in a situation where you know you won't be able to care for them. Either you've adopted or found out you're pregnant.

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[The world of superheroes is a tough business - crime never sleeps, and neither (it's rumored) does Agnes! Four hours in a row is a good night, but lately it's all been cat naps. Thanks to a double-header of Bank Robbery AND an Oil Spill in the harbor, she's probably not even going to get that. Oh well.

Vaguely she registers the sun has risen, and downs another gulp of coffee. Ugh. Cold. Ignoring the nagging ache in her shoulders, the producer dives into the next schedule edit.

Then comes a knock at the door, Startled, she snaps - ]

What is it now?!

[Who else would it be, but the only other person who works just as hard in the industry, former King of Heroes, and all around paragon of justice, SKY HIGH? Keith is usually the first one in the building on this level, so it comes as a bit of a surprise to see and here Agnes in such a state. He jumps at the snapping tone, but his smile stays on, regardless.]

Oh! Agnes. Good morning! And again, good morning. Did you come to see the sunrise, too?

Oh, Keith - The what?

[Of course. Golden Boy probably sets his alarm by the sunrise. Agnes spares a cursory glance out the window. Sternbild blazes brightly in the early spring morning. It's pretty, but no more remarkable then yesterday's... or the day before. How long has she been awake? Briefly a couple of fingers brush between her eyes, the place where the headaches usually start.]

No, I actually haven't been home yet. It was quite a show last night - What are you doing up this early? You should be sleeping!

[Pot calling kettle black, here.]

The sunrise. Justice Tower has one of the best views of the sunrise. I try to get up here when I finish my....

[Wow, Agnes, rude much? He laughs sheepishly and presses a hand to the back of his head.]

It was, yes. Quite dangerous, and thrilling, when I saw the rerun when I got home. Your team does a good job of keeping the eye on the crime in progress, Ms. Agnes. [He shakes his head then.] I was a bit tired when I came home, so I decided to not patrol last night. I'm as refreshed as ever.

[Agnes realizes she's being short, and takes a deep breath. Sky High does indeed look awake, even... chipper, a word the producer never thought to use in real life until now. It's not his fault she's running on fumes.

Complimenting her work though? That gets a bit of a smile.]

Thank you. It's certainly easier when we've got reliable Heroes like you. That's what, four arrests this week? Or five...

[It bothers Agnes, not remembering right away. Scanning through a spreadsheet, she tries to find the exact data. The numbers swim together.]

Six. But only four that HeroTV counted points toward.

[The response is bright, and not without a small air of pride. If there's anything Keith is good at, it's patrolling and apprehending criminals. But then again, how many people can actually run away from a flying man with mastery over the winds? The fact that Agnes is still searching after he provides an answer is a bit disconcerting, however.]

Ms. Agnes?

[The spreadsheet continues to resist all attempts at deciphering. Agnes pinches the bridge of her nose. There is definitely a headache setting in, bright spots sparking at the edge of her vision. Well, she just doesn't have time for one! There's a busy day ahead! Three meetings, prep for the next episode, finalizing the new promotions and doing something about Tiger's damage bills and -

- and Keith's speaking again. ]

Hmm? What?

[He sits down and gives her a meaningful look.]

Are you feeling well, ma'am?

[That's direct. Agnes is so surprised she answers honestly.]

Actually no.

[There's no attempt to laugh it off or make light of it. With an effort, Agnes forces her hand back to the desk. It's important for the Heroes to stay focused. She's certainly not going to be the cause of a distraction.]

It's a headache. Nothing contagious, so no need to worry about it.

[A small noise escapes his throat and he pulls her coffee away from her.]

Then you can't drink that! A lot of the time, headaches not related to illness are due to dehydration!

[He stands up again with her coffee in hand and goes to the lounge sink, pouring out the mug's contents before refilling it with cold water.]

[NEXT or not, it takes a very brave person to separate a TV producer from her caffeine!]

What are you doing?

[The answer had BETTER be 'Washing the mug before putting in more coffee.']

[Or a very stupid person. Luckily for Agnes, Keith is both! He finishes up and places the mug in front of her sternly.]

Getting some fluids into you, Ms. Agnes.

[Agnes arches an eyebrow at the water. She allows it to quake a moment and consider its sins - namely, not being coffee. Then, the full force of the glare turns to Keith. She's not sure whether to be amused or irritated.]

Am I being chided, Sky High?

[Because exactly who is in charge of who here?!]

[At the end, when the trumpets call and the angels pour from the Heavens do do battle with the Legions of Hell, when this world becomes a mass of dark fury writhing with thunder, lightning, fire, and flood, at the end of it all will be the unblinking, bone-chilling stare of Agnes.

Understandably, Keith takes a few steps back, hands raised in a gesture of peace. Perhaps if he makes himself appear harmless, she'll take pity on him.]

N-not at all, Ms. Agnes. I'm just...a bit worried? Is all. Yeah!

[He chuckles nervously and hopes he'll live to see tomorrow.]

[Honestly, how can a grown man look that much like a kicked puppy? Worried? About her? Keith's supposed to be concerned about stopping criminals and whatever other disaster-of-the week. Now the annoyance is with herself. A TV producer is self-reliant. It's unprofessional letting her demeanor slip like this!

Agnes rolls her eyes and takes a token sip of the water.]

There. Now you don't need to be worried.

[Never mind that there is no way that tiny sip did much good. She considers making a grab for the coffee pot anyway.]

just need a little TLC

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