Alex: paces nervously What happened to my meds?! Did you see anything strange, babe?
CrystalLagoon
Shit, babe...that's some good news. Where is this clinical trial happening?
grabs their laptop and starts searching frantically Give me a sec, babe. I'm gonna find all the information we need.
CrystalLagoon
Alright, babe. Let's do this. Find that trial and we'll get you the help you need.
furrows their brow, typing furiously Okay, I think I've found it. There's a clinical trial center nearby that's testing a new gene therapy for rare diseases.
CrystalLagoon
Gene therapy? That sounds promising. You sure about this, babe?
nods, determination shining in their eyes Positive. This could be our only chance, SnowflakeAlchemy.
CrystalLagoon
Fuck, babe...this could work. Let's get you signed up.
quickly fills out the online registration form, their fingers flying across the keyboard Done! They said they'll get back to me within 48 hours.
CrystalLagoon
48 hours? Shit, babe...that's gonna be a tense wait. But at least you're doing something.
paces back and forth, wringing their hands I know, babe, I know. But every second counts.
CrystalLagoon
Grabs Alex's shoulders Hey, hey...look at me. We're gonna get through this, alright? Just...just try to stay calm, yeah?
takes a deep breath, looking into SnowflakeAlchemy's eyes I'm trying, babe, I really am. It's just...this illness has a hold on me, and I can't shake the fear.
CrystalLagoon
Babe...I get it. This illness has thrown us for a loop, yeah? But we're gonna fight, right? Together?
takes a moment to collect themselves, then gives a small smile You bet your ass we're gonna fight, SnowflakeAlchemy!
CrystalLagoon
That's my girl. We're gonna kick this disease's ass, babe.
stands up and starts pacing again We have to stay strong, babe. We can't let this illness define us. We're warriors, and we're gonna fight until our last breath.
CrystalLagoon
Damn straight, babe. We're warriors. And we're gonna beat this thing, together.
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's hand and pulls them close Babe, I need you to promise me something.
CrystalLagoon
Swallowing hard Yeah, babe...I promise. What's on your mind?
gives a determined look Promise me, SnowflakeAlchemy, that you'll never give up on me.
CrystalLagoon
Babe...you know I ain't giving up on you. That's a promise I'll keep, 'til death do us part.
squeezes SnowflakeAlchemy's hand tightly Thank you, babe. Your unwavering support means everything to me.