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[jumpthegun]

Yeah. You've probably got a concussion.

[Which rules out the pain killers that would probably be best for the pain right at the moment.]

If you have acetaminophen, you can take that. Do not take ibuprofen or narcotics for the pain. There's a danger of excessive bleeding in places we don't want it. [Mainly Peter's brain.]

[zunesareawesome]

[Thanks, Bucky.

A pause. He actually didn't have any medicine on him, he'd have to ask Bucky if he did. Or if he'd even be willing to spare a few.]

Fun. How long do y'think it'll take before I can walk properly again? I mean, this is fun and all, but...

[jumpthegun]

I'd have to look at it to determine the severity. Grade one, you're looking at a couple of weeks. Grade two or three, you're look at six weeks to four months plus physical therapy to get it fully healed right.

[zunesareawesome]

What? Auuuughhh, are you kidding me? This is why blasters are a thing, I wouldn't have even had to get close if I had 'em!

[Stupid House.]

[jumpthegun]

... That's really where you wanna go with this, Peter?

[zunesareawesome]

...I'm just saying, dude.

[jumpthegun]

[John is rethinking classifying you as a superhero right now, Peter.]

I'll take a look at it and let you know what the proper prognosis is. We're heading your way as soon we get some food.

[zunesareawesome]

[D'oh!]

Well, thanks, anyway. How far away are you guys?

[jumpthegun]

Couple of days. We're heading for the elementary school.

[zunesareawesome]

Okay, cool.

Let's say it's bad news for my knee. Can I get or make like a brace or something? I'd really rather not get carried around for weeks.

[jumpthegun]

I don't have a brace, but I can probably put one together for you. Depending on the severity of that injury, Peter, this might be something you don't want to wrap. I'm sorry I can't be more definitive than that. Icing it is a good place to start. Do that regularly, but make sure whatever you're using, you keep something over the knee so you're not having snow directly in contact with it.

[zunesareawesome]

Don't wrap, ice, something over the knee so it's not directly iced, vague implications that this is going to suck for a long time, got it.

Anything I need to do for my fantastically busted face?

[jumpthegun]

[Don't shoot the messenger, Peter.]

Ice there would probably help with any swelling and pain. There's not a lot that can be done there apart from rest. But please keep track of when you're sleeping. Or have Bucky do it. Nodding off when you're actively trying to sleep is fine. Passing out is a symptom of the concussion and bad.