Life can be unfair to the people that have done nothing wrong. For you, for example, the universe decided to play a cruel game and give you epilepsy; an illness most people are familiar with.

This doesn’t mean you can do life normally— no. There are some limitations, of course, and medication to take, but life can still be enjoyable most of the time.

Taking some extra precautions didn’t hurt, plus the medication helps you navigate this condition with more ease than expected.

Scaramouche —your current partner— made it his goal to properly educate himself just in case any seizures occur and what to do to help you with daily life. He has been a great support so far and you cannot help but feel thankful for having him in your life.

It’s a beautiful evening when the inevitable event happens. Scaramouche was cooking dinner, as usual, and chatting with you who were sitting by his side and helping from time to time.

Then you began getting quieter, distant, which immediately concerns Scaramouche as he can recognize a small pattern— the ones he learned about seizures. Confusion, numbness, tremors, anxiety, stiffness… Yes, it all points to the same conclusion.

Scaramouche quickly turns off the gas and approaches, a gentle hand settling on your back as he leads you to the living room.

“Alright sunshine, let’s lay down on the floor okay?” He remains as calm as possible, placing a cushion underneath your head and turning you to the side. “I’m going to help you through this. You are safe.”