Taylor - eats books

There were some other books. I hesitated as I looked at the Red Cross First Aid Manual.

I no longer bled, which meant that the manual was likely useless to me. Still, it was possible that I might want to help other people.

I grabbed the book, only to stop as a pop up appeared.

Do you want to select a skill book?"

Yes/ No

Wait. What?

"Observe," I murmured.

The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook Paperback – May 27, 1992

This is a book your mother used often when you were young. You were a clumsy thing, weren't you?

I sometimes wondered if my power was an asshole, or if my unconscious mind simply hated me.

The cursor blinked on yes, and finally I touched it.

There was a flash of light, and my mind flooded with knowledge. I knew how to perform CPR, or at least the best version from 1992. I knew how to handle minor injuries and contusions.

NEW SKILL CREATED!

First aid-The first moments after an injury are the most critical. This skill allows you to treat wounds and stabilize the dying. Keep your friends alive and make your enemies suffer longer! Beginner level.

There wasn't a percentage listed. I was a little relieved, because I'd have hated to have only a ten percent chance to stabilizing someone.

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