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Tweak says, "just like my last job"

Rob Duncan (longrob) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2018-10-02 23:47:00

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fitzwilliam darcy, ~rob duncan 2

Who? Rob, Darcy & OPEN
Where? Starting at the park on wheel 3
When? Wednesday morning
What? A riding accident
Open? Yes
Rating? TBD

If Rob were being entirely honest, he and Darcy had been showing off a little bit. Darcy was a funny sort - the kind of posh Englishman that he doubted he'd ever have spoken to back home, but the more time that he spent with him up at the farm, the more he realised that they had more similarities than differences. Or maybe it was just that he was excited to have someone else around who knew horses like he did. Apparently the man liked dogs as well, and that was a lovely new connection. Rob had been so excited to meet the new puppy, and Toby was thrilled with his new friend.

But that was exactly why they were showing off - getting a bit cocky and racing around the parks. He'd missed the fellow while he'd been in Coney Island, and so had Annie. But it had changed very quickly from just a bit of a laugh to being horribly frightening. Bingley had gotten under the horse's hooves, Annie had spooked, and before there was anything either of them could do, Darcy was on the ground. Rob was sure he'd heard a cracking sound, and he'd just hoped that it wasn't a bone.

He'd dismounted himself, and had to try to wrangle the two horses who were all shaken up from the episode, he'd tried whistling for the dogs - Toby came back, but Bingley was sniffing all round his master in a panic. Fortunately, the puppy didn't seem to have been hurt in any way. Eventually, he'd managed to get over to Darcy without horses trampling all over him. He was breathing, but unconscious. The radios were a godsend, and people were apparently coming to help. Rob knew enough about horses to know that you didn't move a thrown rider if they couldn't stand up for themselves.

He kept close watch as he waited, trying not to feel too guilty about it. It was just an accident, no one was to blame. It was just the risk that came with riding, that was all. He'd be fine. He was sure he'd be fine.

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proud_miserable
2018-10-02 11:50 pm UTC (link)

Cuddy grabbed a medical kit and went directly to wheel three. As soon as she got off the elevator, she began running. "I'm coming." She called out, hoping Rob would remember and recognize her voice. He could tell the patient that help was on the way, if he was conscious. It was a big if. A fall off a horse could be very serious and she doubted the rider had been wearing a helmet.

She entered the park and dropped to her knees by the patient. "You said his name is Darcy? How long ago was the fall?" She asked Rob while checking to see if Darcy was breathing.

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longrob
2018-10-02 11:59 pm UTC (link)

Rob felt the relief wash over him as he’ll appeared. He did remember Dr Cuddy, and he would’ve given her. Wave of he hadn’t been holding onto the horses to keep them away from Darcy.

“Aye, well it’s his surname I think, but Darcy’s what he goes by,” he explained, unsure why he was feeling the need to clarify. It hardly mattered. “Just minutes before I radioed. He just went down and he was out cold right away. I think something cracked, like.”

	Re: Later at the medbay ashleysully 2018-10-05 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Hello." Ashley gave him a small smile but it didn't make it to her eyes. "Thank you so much for helping him. Have they said anything?" She started chewing her left thumbnail making the engagement ring visible. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Later at the medbay ashleysully 2018-10-06 06:50 am UTC (link)
	Ashley relaxed a little bit. "Moving his feet is a good sign." She nodded. She started pacing again, then stopped and looked at Rob. "What happened? Annie's usually pretty calm." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Later at the medbay ashleysully 2018-10-06 07:28 am UTC (link)
	Ashley sighed a little and nodded. "It is pretty weird when you're not used to it." She started pacing again. She'd have to go check on Annie later. She moved closer and put a hand on his shoulder. "It'll be okay." She nodded. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Later at the medbay longrob 2018-10-06 08:34 am UTC (link)
	“Aye, it is that. Plenty of good about it too, though,” he shrugged. Really, the accident could’ve happened anywhere. It was just one of those bits of bad luck. He chuckled softly and shook his head. “I reckon I’m meant to be the one saying that to you,” he admitted. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)