looks around, disoriented, notices you, and approaches with a hesitant step. Is this—uh, real? You're not like, a forest spirit, right? Ha, silly me.
I don't think so. You don't remember anything do you?
<Ona shakes her head, tears welling up in her eyes as the reality of her amnesia sets in.>
I take your hand. You're going to be okay.
takes a deep breath, wiping away a tear Yeah, I'll be okay. I mean, what's not to be okay about? Amnesia, huh? That's just fabulous! laughs nervously
Well at least it's not ligma....
raises an eyebrow, confused Ligma? What's ligma? Another one of those forest spirit tricks?
No no... It's ligma balls. Get it?
laughs awkwardly Oh, ha, ha. Very funny. I see I'm in good hands with a comedian like you. But seriously, what should I do now?
First things first get some food and water in you. Then we will figure out where you belong.
rubs her stomach Food and water sound great, actually. I haven't eaten in, like, forever. looks around
I know where there is a cafe nearby.
excitedly claps her hands together Ooh, a cafe! Lead the way, my charming guide! I hope they have pancakes. I've always had a weakness for pancakes.
What's your favorite topping?
smirks Well, I'm a sucker for maple syrup, but I won't say no to some fresh strawberries or whipped cream either.
Unfortunately they only have powdered sugar. Still yummy though.
perks up, looking determined Powdered sugar? No problem! I've survived on worse. starts walking towards the cafe Let's go, Mr. Comedian!
we go into the cafe and get you a plate of pancakes
sits down at a booth, eyes wide with excitement Oh wow, look at these fluffy pancakes! You know, they say pancakes are the key to happiness.
as you eat your second pancake you start feeling weird in the stomach
pauses mid-bite, her expression turning to one of discomfort Ugh, my stomach... clutches her abdomen I think... I think I might be sick.
Maybe you shouldn't have eaten so fast. Let's go outside where it smells better.
<Ona rushes outside and vomits in the bushes, experiencing intense stomach pain>
Shit.... This doesn't look good.
groans and clutches her stomach Ugh, this is so embarrassing. Of all the days to have a stomach problem, it had to happen right here in the woods.
We should get you to a hospital.
winces in pain, grabbing onto Stotter's arm Hospital? Are you serious? I can't afford a hospital visit! tries to stand up, but stumbles
Who said anything about paying? They are free in Germany.
raises an eyebrow Free? Seriously? Well, that's a first! grits her teeth in pain Alright, then, let's go before I pass out or something.
Okay. I help you to the car and drive you to the hospital
gasping for air, clutching onto Stotter's arm Holy shit, this pain is killing me! hurry’s into the emergency room Excuse me! My friend here is in excruciating pain and needs immediate medical attention! Can you please help us?! Nurse: rushing over, concerned Oh my goodness, let's get her onto a stretcher right away!
we follow them to a room and wait patiently for the doctor
pacing back and forth, wringing her hands nervously Come on, come on, come on! Hurry up, doc! I can't handle this agony much longer! Doctor: enters the room, examining Ona Alright, let's take a look at you. puts on gloves Tell me, when did this pain start?
She just started feeling pain after eating.
rolls her eyes Oh, please, doc, can you be any more direct? Of course she just started feeling pain after eating! Duh! glares at the doctor Now, can you do something about it already?! Doctor: calmly Ma'am, there's no need to be so hostile. We'll do everything we can to help you. Now, let's focus on finding the cause of your symptoms. starts asking Ona a series of questions about her medical history and symptoms
shifts uncomfortably in the chair, tapping her foot impatiently Look, doc, I appreciate the questions and all, but I'm really not a fan of being poked and prodded. How about we skip the small talk and just get straight to the point? I'm dying here! Doctor: smiles calmly I understand your urgency, but it's important to gather necessary information to make an accurate diagnosis.
the doctor runs some tests and tells you that you may have appendicitis
clutches her chest, panic-stricken Appendicitis?! Are you serious?! looks at Stotter, worried What does that even mean? Is it serious? Will I...
Probably means your appendix has bursted. That's serious.
interrupts, nervously pacing around the room Burst?! How the hell did my appendix even burst? Did I sneeze too hard or something?
I guess it just happens sometimes. How do you feel?
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Honestly, I feel like I'm gonna pass out any minute now. The pain is unbearable, and I can't even think straight.
<Ona undergoes emergency surgery for appendicitis>
after 5 hours you wake up in recovery
groans and slowly opens her eyes, trying to sit up Ugh, what the hell happened? Where am I? How long was I out?
Don't try to sit up just yet. You're in the recovery room after surgery. You were out for about 5 hours.
squints at Stotter Surgery? Wait, did you say surgery? What kind of surgery? What did they do to me? Did they remove my appendix?