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thechocoboos · 5 years

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Could you do the chocobros (+Ardyn and Ravus) taking care of their significant other while she's on her period?

These hcs have been sitting in my google docs for a week now--but hey, they’re ready!!! I ended up with eight pages of headcanons so brace yourself lol; wrote these while i was suffering from the very thing i was writing about. what a life.

HC: The Bros + Ardyn and Ravus taking care of their SO on their period!

Noctis

Noct knew that periods existed, he swore that he did, but he just kinda… forgets.

So when he came home to see you dying on your couch, he was just… ??? “Uh, babe? You okay?”

“NO, Noct, I’m not o-fucking-kay--”

“Uh.”

It was only when he called Ignis that he figured out what was going on, with Ignis exasperatedly having to remind Noct that hey, people get periods!

It was a short phonecall, luckily

And it didn’t take Noct too long to get with the program

Softness increases to 110%

Mutual laziness increases to 70%

Caring for his SO increases to 2000%

He does his best--but he also kinda. Just. I dont wanna say it but he doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal until he sees you crying over cramps, then he realizes that periods suck and that you just need your stupid boyfriend to give you the love and support that you deserve

After that, he gets better!!!

“NoCT, can you please go get me my meds? And some water--”

“Can’t you do it yourself--” He always freezes, remembering how bad it can be, “Shit, sorry, babe--” He already started getting up, bringing out a bit of your favorite snack as an apology, “You know I’m an idiot.” He said when he handed you your meds and your fave candy bar

You know, and for whatever reason, you still loved him

He kinda has to learn what to do and what not to do just because he feels too unsure to ask anyone

Unfortunately, it was also through trial and error that he realized how sensitive you can sometimes be when your period is knockin’ at the front door

He found out through multiple crying sessions--and yes, it was usually his fault, but he was always insanely good about making it up to you with food, cuddles, and movie marathons

He’s the boyfriend who goes to the store for tampons and pads for you, sees the giant aisle of them, and while he isn’t embarrassed to be seen buying shit for his SO, he has absolutely no idea what to get and literally grabs the first shit he sees

And of course, you send him right back with a picture of the brand you actually like and a pad in his hand just so he can get it right the second time

Cue the mental image of Noctis comparing the pad in his hand to the color of pad packaging in stores

“They’re both green so it’s gotta be right… right???”

In summary: Noctis is a dumbass and can be a bit insensitive about periods simply because he’s really not around women or anyone who gets periods, but he really does try to remedy his ignorance and any mistakes he makes

Prompto

Prompto, too, has never really had much experience with girls or periods or people with periods and he just. He tries so hard--he really does

He gets you a new teddy bear every single time (at some point, you know you’re gonna have to tell him that he can’t keep buying you new bears, but it’s so cute that you don’t want him to stop)

He’s the one who gets sympathy pain

I promise, the second he catches wind that you’re on your period, he’s out the door trying to find your favorite of everything

If you send him to the store for pads, he comes back with one of everything and lots of tears in his eyes, “Babe--I didn’t know what you wanted so I just bought everything im sorry oh gods”

He’s the pitiful soul who blushes as he buys all the pads and tampons and looks like he’s gonna cry

He’s the one who pulls a cart full of sanitary products to the first register he sees and is crying as he looks in the clerk’s eyes and cries, “My SO is on their period i dont know what they like help me please”

Christ, he’s a mess but he’s your mess and you love him

He comes back with every single snack he knows you so much as look at

Cravings? He’s got your back.

Like, you mention this shit you want half heartedly and then he disappears for three hours and comes back with a weighted blanket, heating pad, and three bags of those weird chips you were craving

He’s always blushing and frantic, but he blushes the hardest when you ask him to lay with you and cuddle

Ofc he does it--he loves it, but the bold, straightforward way you ask has him blushing head to toes

He once caught himself wishing people got periods more often just so he could hold you like this more often--he accidentally said it out loud, and you only snuggled into his chest more and told him to shut up and hold you tighter

Prompto is a mess but he tries so, so hard just to make you comfortable and content

He once drove for twenty minutes to find your favorite candy bar (and he would do it again, no question)

When you cry bc emotions, he starts to tear up, too

He always says, “Babe, if you cry, I’ll start crying and then we’ll both be crying and I don't think either of us can handle that on an emotional level” and then you both cry anyways

He likes to sing to you when you guys cuddle, his voice is soft but husky in the perfect way that lulls you to sleep

If you fall asleep in his arms, he falls asleep, too

He’s the extra bf who goes above and beyond unnecessarily, merely because he doesn’t know how else to help you

Gladdy

Holy Behemoth Batman! One of these idiots is properly aware of periods!!!

And it’s this one. Bravo, Gladdy, bravo. Fans everywhere are cheering your name.

In all seriousness, he is aware and actually knows how to handle someone who is on their period

Iris used to get some pretty bad periods, and with their mom not around and their dad always busy, it was Gladio who had to help her out and actually explain them to her in the first place (he’s never gonna forget when Iris ran up to him one morning while crying and shouting about bloody underwear)

So, needless to say, he ain’t shy during that time of the month. In fact, he knows more tips and tricks than you do, simply because he was one hell of a big bro for Iris

Heating pads? Blankets? Snacks? Damn good brands of sanitary products? He’s got it all and you didn’t even have to ask, like holy shit

Back when you guys were just starting out your relationship, you had actually gotten your period once while at his place and when you told him you’d have to go home because you forgot your products, he was like, “Oh--hang on. You prefer pads or tampons???” and pulls out a giant basket with a lobster on it, labelled ‘Menstruation Crustacean’

He said that he liked to be prepared in case Iris was over

What an absolute legend of a bf. Like, after that, you knew you weren’t letting this fucker go.

He rubs your stomach if you’re having really bad cramps and doesn’t even have to be asked to go grab you some pain meds--it’s like he has a sixth sense or some shit

Really, really chill about periods as a whole like he’s not scared to go to the store for you and he gets the right products!!!

Sometimes, when you get so sore and crampy that you can’t move, he’ll carry you around in his arms and doesn’t complain once

Will change your bloody sheets and isn’t the slightest bit grossed out--doesn’t mind emptying the bathroom trashcan either

Similar to Prompto, he loves to hold you and hum to you. He won’t sing, but even his absent minded humming while he holds you to his chest under one arm and reads some random book lulls you to sleep with ease

Quite frankly, probably the best of the bros when it comes to periods

He’s not scared of them. He doesn’t care if it gets messy, he knows what to do, like. Shit. Fuckin’ winner over here.

Ignis

Ignis, much like everyone else, does not have that much experience with periods. Didn’t really have many folks with periods around and he’s never had a SO before

So you would think he’s a hot mess--but nO! He would nEvER

He googled and he googled and he googled and he asked coworkers (always respectfully ofc) and he googled some more

He has an arsenal of tips and tricks and guides and everything--but he does lack the hands on experience

He will help you and he will buy you everything you need and more--but there will always be the hesitation of someone who doesn’t really know what they’re doing

One time, Ignis tried to rub your belly to help with cramps, but he only succeeded in tickling you and embarrassingly had to admit he doesn’t really know where his hand should be

Ugh what a cutie pie

He’s patient and sweet and he does all these small things for you without even telling you, and when you do notice, you feel like your heart is just gonna burst and vomit affection everywhere

He’s still a little embarrassed and shy when you boldly demand cuddles, but he does it nonetheless (he fucking loves it though he will never admit to it)

He’s the SO who cleans up bloody sheets and quietly gets blood stains out of your clothes while you’re vomiting from cramps, but never, ever makes a big deal out of it and does it with the caring affection of a kind man in love

Bumps his pun game to 110% to try and make you laugh

Knows which subjects and what phrases and words to avoid to prevent your emotions from blowing up

Even if they do, he never takes rude words to heart and he always comforts you lovingly, giving you a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek

He keeps an eye on you

If you shift uncomfortably, he’s there with a heating pad

If you’re meds are wearing off, he already has more in hand

Sometimes, if you want to cuddle, you only have to look at him a certain way before he’s sighing and climbing into bed next to you, reminding you that if you were anyone else he wouldn’t go this far

He just dotes on you in the quietest ways possible

Ravus

Insensitive Dumbass Part 2

Yes, he knows people get periods. Does he care? No.

Not until he falls in love with you, at least.

Cramps? Can’t be that bad. Migraines? Just mere headaches. Aches and pains? Probably nothing. He dismisses each symptom right up until you come into his life

Because when you guys get together--he gets to see firsthand just how bad everything can get

Oh gods you’re crying from it all?? VOmitting??? HOW WAS HE SUPPOSED TO KNOW--

He felt like a right dick (and he should)

But he was also quick to change his tune, because the love of his life can’t suffer like this

Not while he’s around!!!

He’s quick to ask Luna what to do, and thank god at least one sibling in their family is sympathetic and not a mess and a fucking half otherwise he’d be doing things through trial and error (not that he didn’t, even with the help)

He does everything by the written list Luna had given him (she knew he wasn’t gonna remember everything), even years after you two got together (he likes to use it as a benchmark of sorts to know when he’s doing everything you need)

The first few times you had sent him to the store because you ran out of supplies, he had absolutely no idea what to get and any poor employees who tried to help him earned the most aggressive, hostile glare he could muster

He ends up calling Luna, too, because how is he supposed to call you and tell you that he doesn’t know what to get??? And have you think he’s incapable??? NO! He was gonna be the best bf and get exactly what you fucking needed or so help him--

He’s just very aggressively in love. Little bit of a dick but he changes and grows as a person into the kinda man we can all love and support and who will love and support us right back!!!

He does his best but he doesn’t want to seem incapable of being helpful

Likes to remind you when your medicine is supposed to wear out so he can show that he’s some use

Anytime he gives you a massage or rubs your back or smth, he’s always giving you nervous, uncertain glances just to make sure you’re content or that he’s helping

Always giving you nervous glances just to check that you’re okay (he really loves you, he’s just not sure how to show it)

Lots of hugs and kisses but he’s embarrassed about all the skinship when you want cuddles (don’t get him wrong, he really, really loves it; he’s just… not sure what to do with all these feelings)

He learns how to be a supportive, wonderful SO when you’re on your period and maybe one day he might actually remember your favorite brand (but don’t get your hopes up too much at that)

Ardyn

Back in Ardyn’s day, periods weren’t exactly talked about, so the first few times you mentioned them, he was absolutely flabbergasted that you would blatantly talk about something that was considered so private

If he hadn’t been a healer, he wouldn’t have known near as much about them as he did

But even as a healer, periods were still something considered a woman’s subject and were usually left for women healers and mothers to handle so he could rarely do much

But then--Ardyn had to get pretty fuckin’ used to periods because you were pretty much out of commission when your “aunt irma” came to visit

First couple times you got your period while with Ardyn, they weren’t so bad, but then they went right back to their normal symptoms

When Ardyn came home to see you curled up in a ball, clutching your abdomen and trying to just keep your eyes shut to block out the light, he had thought you were terribly, terribly sick

“Darling--what’s wrong? What happened--” He was genuinely concerned and worried, his brow furrowed and mouth drawn in a worried frown. He hadn’t realized that your periods were so debilitating, so to see you like this, he had thought something even worse had happened

You only managed a groan when you tried to talk, and that only made him rush over even more, trying to lift your arms to see where you were injured, “Darling, please--”

“‘M fine,” you tried to say, “It’s just--fuck,” You hissed as a particularly bad cramp came your way, “--fine, jus’, that time of the month.” You wheezed, laying your head back down on your pillow

And that was when Ardyn realized just how terrible the symptoms could be

He was a worried man. Absurdly worried actually, and sometimes it made you want to laugh if everything didn’t hurt so badly

Ardyn was the kind of man to do absolutely anything and everything for his love, so that’s what he did

You never had to leave the bed for anything unless you really wanted to

Ardyn would deliver your pain meds on the clock, always accompanied by the most ridiculously jeweled goblet he could find (he was always one to be amusingly over the top and treat you like a queen, but his dramatics always cheered you up)

He was usually by your side unless you requested some alone time, and then he would respectfully kiss your forehead, say “Of course, darling. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call--I am always at your disposal,” and close the door quietly as he left

Otherwise, he would be laying in bed with you, one arm wrapped around your shoulder and the other holding some old book or resting across his stomach as he took a nap beside you

He would give you massages wherever you ached and he would provide herbal remedies from back in his day that were pretty good at relieving aches and pains

Ardyn’s innuendos and teasings would go on the back burner during this time--unless you instigated it

If you didn’t, he might tease you here and there, but always the tiniest, most light hearted things and it was always said in the softest teasing tones

All your feelings are valid to him, hormonal or otherwise, and he will listen to every word you say as though they were your last

Yes, you were usually treated like royalty by him, but it somehow increased exponentially when that time of the month arrived

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deadmantalking117 · 7 years

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HURTS SO GOOD!

With all due respect to Johnny Cougar. I'm not really familiar with this sensation. Love the song Mr. Mellencamp.. but my hurts are pretty damned bad. This is a tough one to write. It's hard to describe pain to someone else. You have your own pain. You know how bad you hurt. But how can I possibly understand what you're feeling? As empathetic as I think I am. I can't feel what you feel. You certainly don't want to feel what I feel. But it's so important that when you have to go to a doctor or hospital, you can adequately convey what's happening to you. Whenever people ask me about Crohns disease, I try to make it relatable for them. Remember the worst case of stomach flu or food poisoning you've ever had? You're on the toilet non stop. The diarrhea, the vomiting, how SICK you feel all over? I call that "Tuesday " That's an average day for me... then some days is goes right off the rails. Crohns attacks, like most bad news, usually comes in the middle of the night. No idea why. It starts with waking up from a dead sleep. When I went to bed.. I was fine (ish). Now its 3am and the show's about to start. First I usually have to go.. right now. It goes from 0 to 60 in seconds. I was unconscious 10 seconds ago.. now I have 10 seconds to get on the toilet or else... clean up on aisle 5 ! But usually I make it just fine. Gonna need to clean the toilet AGAIN. But I made it. Except that there are actually 2 directions your stomach empties from. And it wants to be empty.. really badly. So the vomiting starts. I have several different meds to help with vomiting.. but once the show starts.. it's too late. I take a pill.. it comes right back up. My guts are pissed off. Somethings gone wrong down here and we're abandoning ship! Unfortunately your stomach or gallbladder don't care about that.. They're doing their jobs cranking out acid and digestive juices, and they are now going in to overdrive doing so.. it's a party! In very quick order I've gone from being blissfully asleep to a nightmare that I cannot wake up from. The vomiting is relentless. Even when not much comes up. Its crippling, every muscle in your abdomen is dedicated to getting those few drops of whatever OUT! Kat rolls over. "Are we going?" My beautiful wife has been through this hundreds of times over the years. She's sound asleep. Gotta get up for work at 6am. But instead its 3am and there a circus performing in our bedroom. I promise I'll tell you more about this amazing woman as we go. But thats a different story for another time. She gets up, gets dressed.. gathers some things. I'm in my sweats and tee shirt. Soaked. But no time to clean up. Thing are unraveling fast now! She loads me into the car. I have my emesis bag. My puke bag. Its half full already. By the time we get to the E.R. it's mostly full. She pulls up to the front door and I get out and stagger to the front desk.. she goes and parks. I can barely walk. I'm doubled over. I cannot stand straight.. it's not physically possible. The nurse at the desk grabs a wheel chair and in we go. First.. new bag. This ones kinda full. Next- Intake. Information.. vitals.. paperwork. All while I'm slumped over in a chair puking into a bag . Fortunately, being a frequent flyer means that once I give them my name and birthday.. they slap on an I D bracelet and wheel me back to a bed. Usually in short order I'm in a gown. In a bed and another nurse is sticking in an IV. Most times, within an hour. They've started to get me under control. When I first go in.. I'm making lots of noise. I physically cannot stop it. The puking, the moaning, I'm feeling like Mike Tyson is working over my guts. I can't stop from gasping after each punch. Have someone punch you in the stomach unexpectedly.. hear that grunt? Thats happening over and over. I can't steel myself against it no matter how hard I try. The hits just keep coming. A quick aside. Linda Hamilton is the voice in my head! When I get this bad.. I don't wanna go to the ER.. I don't wanna get up.. dont wanna walk or move or get to the hospital. Everything is a blur of agony. But I have no choice. Its only getting worse. Then I hear her clear as a bell.. Sarah Conner in the first Terminator movie. And she's screaming at me.. "ON YOUR FEET SOLDIER! MOVE IT!" and I focus every last bit of will, and get up.. somehow. I live in terror of the day thats coming when I won't be able to do that. It's been an hour or so now.. the IV drugs are working.. mostly.. but there's still a pretty decent amount of pain.. thank God I'm mostly done vomiting.. mostly. Sometimes the doctor wants xrays.. or CAT scans. Sometimes they just get me under control and ship me home to rest. I don't need to spend much time describing my pain to the doctors. We've been here so often.. they got the idea. But YOU do need to be able to give them an idea of what level of pain you're in, and what that feels like. So I'm going to try here to give you some helpful reference points. WHAT'S YOUR PAIN LEVEL LIKE? Thats a hell of a question! IT HURTS! ok.. but is it bad? Really bad? Really really bad? Is it stabbing pain? Burning? Cramping? Short bursts? Or long continued pains? In ERs they have this handy little chart with Emojis showing different facial expressions based on pain levels.. its cute. It starts with a smiley face thats a 0. Then it works its way through 10 with increasing frowny faces.. finally at pain level 10. There's tears. Where's the screaming face emoji? I'd be pointing at that one. But you've got to somehow convey what you're feeling. And how bad it is. Maybe I can help. 10- Kidney stones.. giving birth.. sever abscess in your tooth. Second and third degree sunburns or any burns to large areas. Being gut shot or stabbed. Migraine headaches. (Usually). broken bones. Getting burned over more than 5 percent of anywhere on your body. Post surgery for some things.. open heart, bowel resections. The chest burster alien from that movie. These things are all usually considered top drawer pain. Its next to impossible to think about anything else. 8- Things like sinus headaches. Bad sprains. Being punched in the face. Bad cuts. Injuries to smaller areas of your body.. post surgery for smaller things. Appendicitis. Tonsils. Etc. this stuff hurts bad.. but you can still mostly function. The pain is bad.. but you follow along with the t.v. show you're watching.. you can be distracted for a few minutes. 6- The daily bump and grind of just being alive. All the regular cuts, bumps, burns, and bruises. I think most of us have level 6 pains all the time off and on. Cracked your knee on the table? Damn that hurts.. but you aren't going to seek medical attention for it. Pulled muscles. Twisted ankle. Headache. Stomach bugs. Toothache. Things that happen all the time. It sucks.. but you'll live. 4 and below. Being over 30... getting older hurts. Most things that you cover with a bandaid.. or BenGay. Stuff that hurt when it happened.. now its the leftover pain. Being alive most days for most people is level 4 pain. The problem with my helpful little references are this. No one feels pain like you do. Pain is completely different for everyone. Whats a 10 for you is a 6 for me. What's impossible for me to bear is a mere nuisance for you. Pain management clinics deal with these issues everyday.. and they're usually lousy at doing it. What works for you.. does not even touch my pain levels. Does nothing. Why are you doing so well? And I'm in agony? There are many doctors working on these questions all the time. But there are so many factors involved. It's an impossible task. But here's my best advice if you find yourself in real pain. Dont ever let any doctor tell you that you don't hurt.. honestly some will. They can't feel what you feel. If Dr. A can't help you.. or won't. Look for Dr. B. or C or D or Q. Never give up.. let the pain motivate you. I have wonderful, caring doctors. But sometimes when I say the word "pain" they get this look.. like "forget it champ.. you have enough drugs" I didn't even ask for more.. but it's the go-to response for some doctors.. especially now days. (More on this subject later). I've spoken with so many people who are in this boat. They just can't get any help from any doctor. I feel for them all.. I'm right there with you. Some pain will never go away. No matter how many drugs you take.. warm cloth on your neck.. cool rag over your eyes. Heating pads. Neck braces. VapoRub. Wrist wraps. Pepto Bismol. Hot showers. There are not only whole sections of stores dedicated to pain relief.. there are entire stores for it. Pain is a multibillion dollar industry.. and business is good! Maybe THAT'S what he's singing about !?

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