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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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	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

longrob
2018-10-05 10:21 pm UTC (link)

"Oh, it's the least I could do," he said, a little weary. He nodded, just catching sight of the ring and figuring out who she was at last. Of course Darcy had mentioned Miss Sully a few times during their rides.

"Erm... well, Dr Cuddy said that he likely had concussion," he started. It wasn't even something he had heard of, so he didn't know how serious or not that was really. "And he's dislocated something in his spine, I can't remember what they called it, but they're having a look at it now," he told her.

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ashleysully
2018-10-05 11:43 pm UTC (link)

Ashley nodded. She started pacing as she thought about it. Concussion could be bad. Spinal dislocation could cause some problems but nothing that wasn't fixable.

"Has he been unconscious this whole time? When they were talking about his spine did they say a letter and number combination?" She kept pacing as she asked. She was suddenly very thankful she started training as a nurse.

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Re: Later at the medbay

longrob
2018-10-06 06:15 am UTC (link)

She took it better than he’d expected, and Rob was grateful for that. “No.” he shook his head. “He’s been drifting in and out. He’s awake a wee bit longer each time,” he explained. He would’ve told her he was awake now, but he couldn’t be sure he still was.

“Eh, they did as it happens. I think it was L3, would that sound right?” he asked. He didn’t know if that was good or bad.

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Re: Later at the medbay

ashleysully
2018-10-06 06:27 am UTC (link)

Ashley nodded. In and out was definitely better than just out. She smiled again when he answered her second question.

"Yeah, that's right. It's one of the bones in the lower back." She walked over to Rob and turned around, pointing to the spot on her own back. "About here." She sighed. "There could be problems with his legs but if it's just dislocated, that's easily fixable."

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Re: Later at the medbay

longrob
2018-10-06 06:41 am UTC (link)

Rob nodded in understanding, and smiled a little at her demonstration. It was good that she understood these things, because Rob really knew nothing about medicine. “Oh, yeah, they mentioned that. He can move his feet,” he explained, remembering one of the earlier requests during a moment of consciousness. “They’re doing some sort of scan now before wanting to move him any more.”

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	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

longrob
2018-10-06 07:06 am UTC (link)

“Aye, they seemed to think so,” he nodded in agreement.

When she asked what had happened, that wavelf guilt came again. He’d hoped he might get out the conversation without answering that part, and he also didn’t want to get Darcy in any bother with his missus. She seemed calm and pleasant, but one never could tell.

“Ah... well, it was pretty quick,” he said evasively, and then sighed a little. “We were... probably being daft like, a bit over-confident, you know? It’s not the same riding here as in an open field. The horses know it’s not quite right and spook more easily,” he explained. He’d seen it in his own, usually very docile sholtie.

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	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)

	Re: Later at the medbay ashleysully 2018-10-06 04:17 pm UTC (link)
	Ashley chuckled a little. "It's okay. I understand what's going on a little better. And you have reassured me, being able to tell me as much as you have." She sighed again. "Thank you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Later at the medbay

longrob
2018-10-06 04:48 pm UTC (link)

“That’s good, I’m glad for that at least,” he smiled warmly. “I hope he makes a quick recovery. You’ll let me know how he is? I’ll pop back down and see him when he’s up to it,” he told her, friendly as ever. “Oh- And Annie is fine, like. Jake came and took the horses back to their stable, but I’ll jump down now and make sure she’s not feeling badly on it,” he said. And he really would, he’d explain the situation to Annie like he would a human being.

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	Re: Later at the medbay ashleysully 2018-10-06 04:56 pm UTC (link)
	Ashley nodded. "Of course. I'll call you as soon as I have details if you'd like." Hopefully the recovery wouldn't take too long. She gave him another little smile. "I'm sure she'll be glad to know he's going to be okay. Thank you." Growing up around very smart animals she didn't question Annie's ability to understand. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Later at the medbay

longrob
2018-10-06 08:53 pm UTC (link)

"Aye, that would be grand. And if there's anything I can do in the meantime, just let me know," he insisted.

He was glad that she didn't think him strange for the way he talked about the horses. "She was awful worried," he nodded. "Oh, and the little pup? He's fine as well. Jake took him off me, I'm not sure where he went after that, but he's in safe hands regardless."

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	Re: Later at the medbay ashleysully 2018-10-07 03:31 pm UTC (link)
	Ashley nodded. "I will, and thank you again." She had been worried about Bingley but that was now one less thing to worry about. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Later at the medbay longrob 2018-10-07 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	"Dinna fash yersel, lass," he said without realising how ridiculously Doric he was being until it was out his mouth. He gave her a bit of a smile, and translated in a soft, caring tone. "Don't worry too much," he explained. He reached out and gave her shoulder a little squeeze. "See you soon," he said, giving her a nod before he left. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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