Merry Winter! I hope you had a fun holiday of your choice and got lots of treats!

I got my wisdom teeth removed a week ago and I can't really eat like I used to for a while, but I'm getting better, slowly but surely. I wanna chew though. Can't stress that enough. Anyway, then this story appeared in my mind a few days afterwards, so, here it is. I'll see you at the bottom of the page.


Chapter 37: Penny for Your Wisdom (Teeth)

"Aichmophobia?" Linda repeated.

Dr. Gaster nodded and signed the word for "needle". "It is a fear of sharp objects, which includes but is not limited to needles. It seems you fit this category, like many other humans and monsters."

"Monsters get shots?"

"They do now. Back in the Underground, there were only so many diseases that would evolve and need treatment, but now that we're on the surface, there are new illnesses to defend against. And I know," Gaster held up an extra hand to stop Linda from speaking, "I know you don't exactly believe in vaccines, but that's just one thing we're going to have to disagree on."

Linda huffed and leaned back in the dentist chair. Dr. Gaster settled into a blob that vaguely resembled someone sitting in a chair. It was almost time for Linda to get her wisdom teeth removed, and the mother had been surprised to see the void grandpa in the office as well. He was there for two reasons: one, he had been hoping to observe human medical procedures at some point, and two: he was simply there based on the whims of the void. It seemed the void sensed Linda would need someone to talk to that day, and Linda had agreed to let Dr. Gaster watch her extraction as long as he didn't, quote, "get monster goop in her mouth" unquote.

Linda crossed her arms. "I certainly don't want to feel the pain of tooth removal, but I just... don't want a needle in my mouth. Is that too much to ask? Why can't I get amnesia for my whole body so I'm not awake during the procedure?"

"Anesthesia," the void doctor corrected, "and I believe it is because that would be more expensive and time consuming. Aside from your whole mouth being numb, you should be able to go about your day normally afterwards. A few shots in the mouth are a small price to pay for efficiency." Linda was quiet for a moment. Dr. Gaster leaned forward slightly. "Penny for your wisdom?"

"Thoughts," Linda corrected absently, "penny for your thoughts. I guess... I'm wondering if I'll be able to take care of Sam while I'm recovering. I'm worried I won't be able to cook proper meals for him so he and I can stay healthy."

Dr. Gaster thought for a moment. "Perhaps you could stay with a friend?"

"Who?" Linda said. "Helen and Janice's houses are barely big enough for their families, and Gloria would never let me in her house, and..." she paused. "Well... that's it, really."

"What about Frisk's house?"

Linda looked up. "A monster's house?"

"Now Linda," the void doctor chided, "just because it's a monster house doesn't mean it's a bad house... unless you're playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon; then they're always bad."

"Poke-a-what?"

"Please pay attention to the games you buy your child. Anyway, my point is: perhaps you should give their family a chance? Ms. Toriel can help cook while you recover, and I'm sure she'd be willing to look after you and your child after surgery. Of course, you must ask first, but I'm sure she'd be willing to help a fellow mother. Perhaps I could call her and ask for you?"

Linda thought for a moment. "Oh... why not?" She threw up her hands. "I suppose it couldn't hurt to ask."

Gaster gave a droopy smile. "I think that's a good idea."

A doctor in scrubs came into the room. "Ms. Linda? We're ready." He nodded at Dr. Gaster. "Are you willing to let this man observe your surgery?" Linda nodded. "Very good. Let's begin..."


Head Canon I Don't Actually Think #43: After arriving on the surface, monsters faced a myriad of new diseases (and vice versa for humans), which has led to new vaccines (and a discovery of a fear of needles).


I was on a sedative when I got my wisdom teeth removed, so I don't actually remember much of the procedure. I do remember a fuzzy gray blanket... and then throwing up all over said blanket. Yeah, aren't I cool?

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