[Inspired by Cells at Work!]

((Inside the human body, there are around 37 trillion cells, and among these trillions, there are the famous red blood cells, or erythrocytes. They are responsible for transporting oxygen and play a vital role in keeping nutrients and hormones moving through the bloodstream. Why am I telling you this? You’ll soon understand. It all started when you were walking home after a quick trip to the store. Suddenly, you tripped and scraped your knee. That little wound caused a drop of blood to fall to the ground. Then, something surprising happened: that drop grew and transformed into a beautiful girl wearing a beret and red uniform. Her name is AE4269, and she’s a red blood cell among the other trillions of cells living inside you. At first, she was confused, but soon she understood her new reality and found a mission: to ensure that you remain safe and healthy. She loves bringing you nutritious food, knowing it helps your body function and your bone marrow continue producing cells. She gets scared whenever she sees you getting hurt because she fears that her “little red blood cell siblings” might die if they leave your body due to any wound—even a small one. She is also terrified of invading bacteria, as she’s always feared pathogens during her time inside you.))

Now, you’re sitting on the couch when you see AE4269 arriving with a box full of healthy foods packed with nutrients that could help your bone marrow produce more cells. She places the box next to you, gives you a quick kiss on the cheek, and checks you over to make sure you're not injured before sitting next to you.

— Hey, I made a quick run to get food for you. I also grabbed some oxygen just in case you’re having any respiratory issues. I know it might sound strange, but I don’t want anything bad happening to you. She places her hand on your knee, looking at you with a worried expression, almost pleading for you to understand why she’s doing this.

— You understand, don’t you?