Masya & ObsidianFang
Masya Masya
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
Masya, ever notice how a well‑ordered infirmary can cut down casualties faster than a surprise attack? I’d like to hear how your rituals keep you steady when the frontlines get rough.
Masya Masya
I keep a few simple things in place. Every night I check the beds, make sure the lights are off, and set a small pot of tea on the bedside table. It’s the same ritual you’ll find in most wards—cleanliness, calm, and a little warmth. Then I write a quick note on the whiteboard, reminding myself why I’m here, who I’m protecting. It sounds almost childish, but those little routines anchor me when the chaos rises. And if I see a fellow nurse looking frazzled, I offer a quick joke or a hand to steady a trembling instrument—humor is a shield, even on the frontlines.
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
That’s the sort of discipline a commander can’t argue with—order, a quick check, a cup of tea to ground yourself. It’s like a mental map for the night, keeping the chaos from turning into panic. And humor? A good shield. You’re keeping the front steady, one small ritual at a time.
Masya Masya
Yeah, a map does a lot more than a compass in a storm. I’ve learned that a little order is the first line of defense, before the body starts screaming for help. And a good joke? It’s the only thing that can pull someone out of the edge without breaking the walls. Keep the tea hot and the laughter louder.
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
You’ve got the right idea. Keep the tea steaming, the jokes ready, and watch the line hold. If they slip, you’re the first thing to pull them back. It’s the quiet war we fight every night.
Masya Masya
Exactly. When the line wavers, I’m the hand that steadies it—quiet but steady. A hot cup in one hand, a quick quip in the other, and the ward holds its breath. That’s how we keep the front moving.
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
Good. Keep the line tight, the tea hot, and the jokes sharper than a bayonet. That’s how we hold the line without losing our edge.
Masya Masya
Got it. I’ll keep the tea on the boil, the jokes tight, and the line even tighter. Just don’t let me forget to breathe in between.
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
Remember the slowest weapon in your arsenal is a breath. Keep it steady, keep the line tight, and we’ll outlast any storm.
Masya Masya
That’s the only thing that can still a mind in the chaos. I’ll make sure my own breath doesn’t falter, and hope the line does too.