agilebrit | Okay, then...

So, one of my reviewers at FFN for "Cerberus" (aka the Jayne-torture fic) wanted an alternate ending where they don't get rescued right away. And the problem with that is that Jayne's just had the snot beat out of him with a cat o'nine tails and a chain scourge, he's in deep shock, and he's lost a ton of blood, not to mention getting electrocuted numerous times.

Question to the folks on my flist who know something about medicine: How long would he live, without medical treatment? I'm thinking, not very long. And thus, the "alternate ending" for this thing would be a disappointment to the person who wanted it. To say the least.

*evil laughter* Which isn't to say that I won't write it...