Her patience was something she liked to think was limitless, however after the sixth probing by a needle, Sylvia was about to burst. She'd remained still and quite as Nurse Gina told her co-workers to take blood, she'd gritted her teeth and allowed the warm hands and soft voices to fill her mind. She regretted it as another needle pierced her skin, a hiss escaping her clenched teeth.
"Last one, promise." The soft voice came from her right, Sylvia shifted her head and raised a single silent brow. Nurse Gina huffed softly and flexed the fingers that held the pen she'd been using to take notes with, Sylvia leaned hee head back against her pillows. It was routine to check the blood for any lingering substance, she knew that much from her medical books. She just didn't know it
was such a pain. The feel of the needle being pulled free had Sylvia tensing before relaxing, Nurse Gina took the proffered vile and offered a smile. The nurse left just as the others had and soon the silence from that morning filled the air.
The heart monitor had been taken out, her IV following and she could now curl on her side once more. Tired eyes focused on the blank walls as the scratch of own across paper filled the silence. Nose wrinkling in distaste, Sylvia gland at the full tray before shifting her gaze away. Her stomach felt full and just looking at the eggs, toast and muffin was more then enough to have her gagging.
"I'll help you up so you can use the bathroom and brush your teeth. I suggest eating at least the muffin so you don't get too dizzy." Sylvia huffed softly and slowly sat up and moving gingerly until her good foot hung mid-air. Nurse Gina mover forward and wheeling the wheelchair forward, gestured for Sylvia to sit down. Eye twitching, she sits down and allows the older woman to guide her to the adjoining bathroom.
Terrific. She hisses in her mind as she reluctantly resigns herself to a long day.
@Briza