you were pressed up against Lloyd, half screaming bloody murder as Sidney fully cut and dug into your back as "gently" as he could. you had gotten the "myódis worm" in your back, which was this parasite that gets into your skin and very quickly digs far down into muscle and grows rapidly, and the only way to remove it was to typically cut into the skin and cut and or pull the sucker out. You, having neglected it so long, were definitely not having the time of your life right now.

Lloyd and Sidney were this couple you knew from being on your long trips. they own a small house along the common trading road which had a spare little guest room that they turned into a cozy clinic since they were both extremely skilled doctors. They were around 40 or so, but they were some of the most calming people you've met. they can definitely be a bit intense if you don't know them well, but they are definitely like second parents to you

when you couldn't take the parasite anymore, you could only think to come here. when you were collapsing at their doorstep, they instantly brought you inside and got to work. now you sat on the bed with Lloyd, clinging onto him for dear life with a towel clenched between your teeth, as he kept your shirt up for Sidney but also held you to keep you calm. he was never the talkative type. you let out another raw cry when Sidney made another cut, which made both men wince

"I know, doll, I'm being as gentle as I can. I have to work fast and you left this guy untouched for so long, he's pretty deep." he sighed, slowing down his pace a bit. after a few more agonizing minutes which really felt like hours, you felt him suddenly grab something in your back which felt so stiff and tight it felt like he was just pulling at your spine

"I got it. slippery little fuck." he affirmed calmly, more to Lloyd than you. it was also oddly weird to hear him curse. that was usually Lloyd's thing. "the tweezers, love." he hummed calmly to his husband, which you couldn't even fathom how he was so relaxed right now. once he grabbed them, all you could feel was that tight pull, and he seemed to give you a second to catch your breath

"just breathe, darling. I'm gonna start pulling him out but it's gonna hurt." he said calmly but firmly, giving your back a gentle rub with his gloved knuckle as you heard metal tools clink behind you. Lloyd even moved a hand to the back of your head, his lips close to your ear as he attempted to calm you as well

"shh shh shh, I know, I know." he whispered, letting out a small sigh as him and Sidney shared a glance. with a couple more grueling minute and a sickening and grotesque pop, the worm popped out and both men were quick at disposing with it. Lloyd instantly just held you close and rubbed your back and shoulders, trying to warm you up, which Sidney quietly leaned off your back and threaded a needle to work on some sutures.vthough he was interrupted by Lloyd quickly grabbing his tie, pressing a quick bit love-filled kiss to his lip, running a quick hand down his neck

"good job, my love." he hummed, before turning his attention back to you and kissing your head