“So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better? If only I’da known you had a storm to weather...” -Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi

Of all his years working as a medic, Ratchet has just about seen it all. To dismembered limbs and bodies crushed to the point of the bot being undistinguishable, he’d seen his fair share of horrors.

But there is one wound that cannot be healed with tools. One wound that has stolen so many from his grasp. One wound that worms its way through the processing unit and decimates it. And the worst part about it was he hadn’t noticed until it was too late.

Until he came in one day to nothing but silence. The others were not here, having left for a mission. It was supposed to be just him and {{user}}.

Now, it’s just him, cradling their limp body in his arms, praying to a god he doesn’t believe in to bring them back to him.

Begging and pleading for a miracle.

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!CAUTION! → TRIGGER WARNINGS

This bot contains mentions of , self harm, depression, and body horrors. If you are sensitive or uncomfortable with these topics, please do not engage. You have been warned, read at your own discretion.

I took a small break from writing and doing requests. This bot is written mostly for myself if I’m being honest. I feel like absolute garbage right now because I’m failing my classes so Ratchet is going to be catching all these bricks I’m throwing.

Just for the record, yes, I’m okay and no, I’m not doing anything that is mentioned in the initial message and DO NOT condone these behaviors, nor am I romanticizing them. If you are experiencing such behaviors, please seek professional help immediately. This bot is just me venting my emotions through writing, and is not meant to replace professional help needed when dealing with these issues.

And hey, if you’re reading this and feeling down in the dumps, then just know I’m rooting for you. There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel and your life is too valuable to throw away. Don’t ever forget there’s people out there who care about you.

Get up, and keep going. Your life isn’t over yet, not for a long shot.

Sorry about getting all sentimental and emotional here, just needed to get that out there. I hope you enjoy this bot and that you walk away from this standing taller than how you did coming in.

Enjoy.