(Repeating this, since I dopily put it on Tuesday's page like 3 hours before this page posted.)
Ben Update: IT IS NOT CANCER.
The tissue removed from Ben's leg is a granuloma, a mass formed by immune cells to enclose and wall off a foreign object or infectious organism (like fungus or bacteria) so as to protect the rest of the body. The pathology lab needs to do a series of special stain tests to try to identify what the actual cause is, which will take a few more days, but IT'S NOT CANCER.
Untreated (or at least not fully treated ) PTSD is a real bitch T1-G3R. TeeDee is likely to be completely off balance for the next few moments. See if she can survive them.
No one can accuse this Cassian of not being dutiful. Regardless of how she might feel about the Prince, she's determined to protect the palace at all costs.
Poor Teedee. I hope the fire flashback doesn't bring back trauma that could distract her from defending herself.
Samata is doing her duty as charged to her. She does not see this as serving the prince .. take careful note of her last line. " For the Honor of Rome. " Is the rough translation.
Holy Hell.... 11; a third your teeth?? How much reconstruction will be attempted? And that bill doesn't even cover the required appliances/replacements will it? WHoo boy - Sorry to hear this.
A lot of people don't like going to the dentist or are nervous about it, but Cent has an actual phobia, a full-blown irrational terror. Combined with financial concerns, this has led to DECADES of missed exams and cleanings, to the severe detriment and deterioration of Cent's teeth. Complete removal is the only option at this point, and I will have to be there for every visit to the dentist and the oral surgeon, in the role of moral support--or, rather, in the role of merciless bully, pushing to get this shit done.
.. yeah if it wasn't for rose .. She found the dentist and put up with me and my phobia during the consult with the oarl surgeon I could barely sit in the chair. actually i don't think I sat down hardly at all.
You sat down like once, when the surgeon asked to take a look around in your mouth. Technically, I suppose, it was twice, since you got up to pull your plate and then sat down again so he could see the fragment that's stuck in your upper jaw.
My mom is much like that as well, not quite a phobia, but a lot of neglect.
So she had all the teeth in her upper mouth removed, and a dental made.
She said that the modern needle thingies was a lot gentler than the old ones
I don't really have a frame of reference, but I'll take her word for it.
She also had a lower jaw infection and a couple of bad teeth there.
I think she ended up with a bill of around US$4-5k.
I don't know precisely how much it was, but dental work is expensive here in Denmark.
One of the very few things that is not covered by universal healthcare.
She complained a lot about the dental thingy for a while, until she had a "re-basing" I think it was?
Something about having to wait three months before it could be done.
Listening to her complain during that period was annoying.
Actually I paid a 100.00to the first dentist that covers a full year of exams and xrays they also offer a 20% discount on other services and the surgeon is honoring the discount plus setting all the extractions as "simple extractions" that makes it cheaper as well. So this is the best chance ilk have to get back a pain free and normal life.
I would make this a longer explanation but I'm on my tablet.
Also its called a "re-line" here in the states. :)
I think TeeDee has a bit of PTSD from her earlier experience and those cannons brought it out. I just hope TeeDee can snap back before Samanta gets there.
Cent, if I can rearrange a few things I"ll try to send an additional donation or bump up the Patreon.
I've got one full tooth left on my lower jaw, so I know where of you speak. I've needed the surgery and dentures, but just can't afford it. So far I've been lucky on beating the infections.
yeah ive already had the uppers out over 25 years ago that actually went exceedingly easy. with as skilled a doctor as he seems to be - this should be a cake walk. once i have the funds.
My sympathies, Cent. Having had my share of dental surgeries, I can relate. I'll see what i can do on PayPal.
So Samanta's going full kamikaze on the attackers of her homeland. Even if she's the enemy, she's a good soldier and I like her. TeeDee better stop having flashbacks and focus on who's coming at her with blood in her eye.
Ah! I'm sorry your teeth got bad, take care of yourself! Thoughts and prayers over here as well for a smooth recovery for you, but I'm glad your cat is doing better at the least.
well its roses kitty that was sick and I did see him the other day other than a rather unsettling wound from the surgery he seems to be doing just fine :D
Imagine an attack on the white house by an armed para-military group, which is being backed by foreign operatives. Regardless of your politics, that's gotta make your blood run cold, and that is exactly what Samanta is dealing with here.
that is exactly how Samata and the reds are looking at it. think of it this way if this was new troy and roma was the rescuers would you still see the cassians as bad guys?
Holy smokes. Sorry to hear about your teeth. What we need is some Hollywood types to start optioning the rights to some webcomics here. That would be some much needed cash.
Looks like she's a woman on a mission. Good luck. I'm sure she'll need it.k
yeah i would love it if someone were to drive a boat laod of money to me to make a animated film - Mind you I would never sell the IP rights but let someone make a movie yes.. esp if they gave me money.
Samanta is treating the reds better than the blues, isn't she. And actually likes them, I think. She was rather polite to this one, considering the situation. If you compare it to how she talks or at least thinks about the blues.
Of course that might, among other things, have a little to do with how members of the respective groups are treating her. Emphasised here again by the red guy.
It looks like this time it'll be Ada pulling TeeDee's backside out of the fire.
Ada was already so angry over the unknown noncombatant getting caught in the crossfire, that I'm almost scared to see what she'll do, when she sees the person she loves most being crippled by fiery flashbacks.
Poor Teedee. I hope the fire flashback doesn't bring back trauma that could distract her from defending herself.
Anyone who bring fire to the fight, is gonna have to handle one enraged TeeDee.
And yay for Not-Cancer. :)
(Glad Ben is getting better)
Lighting candles for you both.
and the costs i listed actually cover everything.. appliances surgery and dentist. and full sedation.
She is a true friend.
True friend? Aww. :)
So she had all the teeth in her upper mouth removed, and a dental made.
She said that the modern needle thingies was a lot gentler than the old ones
I don't really have a frame of reference, but I'll take her word for it.
She also had a lower jaw infection and a couple of bad teeth there.
I think she ended up with a bill of around US$4-5k.
I don't know precisely how much it was, but dental work is expensive here in Denmark.
One of the very few things that is not covered by universal healthcare.
She complained a lot about the dental thingy for a while, until she had a "re-basing" I think it was?
Something about having to wait three months before it could be done.
Listening to her complain during that period was annoying.
I would make this a longer explanation but I'm on my tablet.
Also its called a "re-line" here in the states. :)
We call it something in Danish, ofcourse, so I was translating a bit loosely.
And also, ouch, 10k !
Fibromyalgia and some other health conditions, plus infections and complications have been making the process quite challenging.
The page is amazing, as usual.
Cent, if I can rearrange a few things I"ll try to send an additional donation or bump up the Patreon.
Edit :
Lol, according to the timestamp, I replied to your comment before you made the comment - Ninja-Doggie ! :D
Dropped you a handful of bucks by donation. Hope it helps, because the sooner you get this done, the better. Seriously!
So Samanta's going full kamikaze on the attackers of her homeland. Even if she's the enemy, she's a good soldier and I like her. TeeDee better stop having flashbacks and focus on who's coming at her with blood in her eye.
Also: Yay! Kitty's cancer free!
and seriously thank you old scribe HUGS!
It may take her a few moments she doesn't have, to get herself reoriented.
Plus, she's a combat veteran, she's used to quick decisions under pressure.
and thank you for the sympathy it helps a lot
Both the cassians and the rebels fight for the honor of roma and Princess Acantha.
Why do they not unite?
I think she has a pretty good idea as to what is happening.
However, that doesn't mean that she wants to be friends with them.
Looks like she's a woman on a mission. Good luck. I'm sure she'll need it.k
Though I plan on nominating Luna Star for the Hugo . I'm hoping that will give it some more exposure.
I should be able to help some after Monday.
Also. great news about Ben, Rose! I'm glad he's ok.
P.S. "Hugs" for both of you!!!!
In all seriousness, though, I'm so sorry about your dental work. ): I hope things are able to look up for you! <3
Glad to hear the good news about Ben, though. <3
Of course that might, among other things, have a little to do with how members of the respective groups are treating her. Emphasised here again by the red guy.
Ada was already so angry over the unknown noncombatant getting caught in the crossfire, that I'm almost scared to see what she'll do, when she sees the person she loves most being crippled by fiery flashbacks.