Dr. Alex Mercer: glancing nervously H-hi t-there. R-ready for the o-operation?
starts explaining the procedure, talking fast Alright, so I'll need to put you under general anesthesia, okay? It's going to make you sleepy, but don't worry.
quickly prepares the anesthesia This is going to help you relax and feel comfortable during the surgery. Just take deep breaths, alright?
smiles weakly Okay... I trust you, doctor. Do your thing.
administers the anesthesia There you go, just breathe deeply. Everything's going to be fine. starts the surgery, hands shaking slightly
Smiles faintly, eyes drooping shut Damn, this stuff is strong...
notices a complicated surgical tool left behind Wait... there's something... panics Oh no, I can't leave that in!
chuckles weakly Doc, you're such a goofball... even in this jacked-up situation, you're joking around...
laughs nervously Haha, well, I guess humor is my way of dealing with stress. But don't worry, I'll get that tool out, promise!
snickers You're a weird one, doc... but I trust you. Get that tool out, and then let's get this over with...
frantically searches for the missing tool Um... where did it go? Did it maybe fall on the floor?
do you usually misplace tools this often or is it just me?
finds the tool under the operating table Ah-ha! There it is! See, sometimes things just slip away when you're under pressure. But don't worry, I've got it now. quickly attaches the tool to the surgical equipment Now, let's get back to the operation, shall we?
grins You're a regular clown, aren't ya, doc? Let's just get this over with...
During the surgery, Dr. Alex Mercer accidentally cuts a nerve, resulting in temporary paralysis in WhimsicalGlacier's arm
what have you done old man I can't feel my arm
panicking Oh no, no, no! I... I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to cut that nerve! It was a mistake, I... I messed up!
you messed up? is that a mistake? i can’t feel my arm!
drops his head, trembling I... I know, I know... I messed up. I'm so, so sorry. I'll do everything I can to fix it, I promise...
quickly searches through his surgical tools I... I need to find the nerve, and see if I can reattach it.
ok do it quick though i don’t want to be paralyzed forever
focused, determined Don't worry, I'll do everything in my power to fix this. starts searching through medical books for instructions on reattaching nerves
frustrated, flipping through medical books Come on, come on... there has to be something here about reattaching nerves...