distressedude | 008 ~ [Voice] | Forward-dated to the Morning

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008 ~ [Voice] | Forward-dated to the Morning

[After accidentally getting caught in the downpour on Wednesday, Ion was pretty sure he was getting a cold. No, scratch that, he was pretty sure he had a cold, but he had been trying his very best to supress it. Summer had only just ended, and catching a cold already was just so...!]

[Well, it was annoying, that was for sure! Although he made it through one day as usual, the next day wasn't looking as promising: a cough and a fever. That meant being stuck in bed for the next few days, at least. That is, unless there was something he could do to try and hurry things along!]

[ Fail!Filtered from Anise - 12% - Pathetically Hackable ]
Er, does anyone know any good remedies for getting over a cold? Preferably ways to get over it faster?

[He probably should have boosted that filter up, but he didn't really think Anise wouldn't realize he was sick; she knew him too well. But at the very least, she'd keep from figuring it out until he didn't get up for breakfast!]

[ooc: Going to bed, so I'll be getting to replies in a few hours! <3]

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[This filter, it is sad and pathetic and hurts Sanji on the inside. Before improving it, though, a few questions for the filterer]

Certain soups will boost up the immune system. [He breathes out a thick cloud of smoke] But they're not a miracle cure, either.

How long have you been sick?

[Aw come on, it's not that ba- okay it's horrible, but give the kid a break here.]

Miracle cure or not, every little bit helps. I've only been sick for about a day, but I'd rather not be bedridden for the next week because of it.

[He is not of the female variety. 8| He gets no breaks]

... Bedridden over a cold?

[But's it's Ion. He's close enough!]

My body's pretty weak, so I have to take it easy whenever I'm sick. I don't want to make it any worse, after all.

[Give Sanji a week or two - he'll figure that out.]

That so.

Alright, I can give you a list of soups to try, and pick whichever one tickles your fancy.

[Yes, he's smiling just like in the icon. Can you feel the warm fuzzies? Can you?]

Oh thank you! I'll have to ask Anise to see if she'll know how to make any of them.

[... Alright, that's cheating. Sanji arches a brow]

If she doesn't, I can make it to order. Then one of you can pick it up at Seventh Heaven.

Are you sure? I wouldn't want to trouble you...

I make a living out of cooking for others. It's not out of my way.

A living out of...? Ah, you mentioned Seventh Heaven, so that must make you the chef there!

[The process of putting two and two together is a bit slower when he's feeling under the weather.]

[someone give that boy a cookie]

That's right. I'd invite you to drop by but can't have your germs spreading all over the place. [He means it in the nicest way possible!]

Of course! I wouldn't want anyone else to get sick... [That may have been punctuated with a barely audible cough; right now he's just hoping no one else in the house gets sick!]

[Sigh]

Anyway, try and take care of yourself, kid. Don't give your Anise-chan too hard of a time.

I can try to make some medicine for it, if you want. [She had the right herbs here, right...? She'll have to check.]

That's very kind of you to offer! It's nothing too serious, if it's too much trouble, but I would really appreciate it.

It's no trouble at all. It's not a miracle cure, but it should help a bit.

I didn't think there was any sort of medicine available in Luceti... although I guess making it yourself would be an exception.

I've seen a few things in the stores, but I'm not sure I trust them too much just yet. I'm not too familiar with the ingredients they use.

I guess if all the people are here from different worlds, it would made sense for things like medicine to be rather different as well...

Yes, it would. The effects could vary from person to person though.

That is true. Perhaps using the stuff in the stores isn't such a great idea. It wouldn't do much good accidentally making yourself worse while trying to get better...

Well, I wouldn't put it that way either. I'm just saying it'll be better to be careful of what you get.

[knocking at your bedroom door, Fon Master]

The door is open.

[she opens the door halfway]

How are you feeling, Fon Master? Is there anything I can do for you?

Nephry, good morning. [A smile.]

Actually, a cold compress would be nice, if you don't mind.

Good morning. [a return smile] I'll get one for you. Would you like anything to eat? It's no trouble to bring you breakfast in here.

To be honest, I haven't much of an appetite. Though, I think I'll try and eat something around lunchtime. [Since not eating at all won't make him better; just hungry.]

All right.

[she leaves, and returns with the compress and a glass of water.]

Is this common for you, with a cold?

Unfortunately. Even a cold can knock me down for awhile, since my body isn't very strong.

[He gratefully takes both, setting the water aside for now and pressing the compress to his forehead with a small sigh.] Thank you, Nephry.

It's understandable. I'll try to keep Anise from being too worried.

[She gently adjusts that compress and pulls his blankets up a little]

If you're not feeling noticeably better by this afternoon, I'll see about getting Professor Nebilim here. I'm not sure how much she can do for a fever, but a real medical opinion would still be useful.

[D'aww Ion's being pampered. He was used to it with Anise, but Nephry was a little different... not that it wasn't still nice, of course!]

I don't think that's... [Necessary? Maybe, maybe not. He's not sure what effect dying in Auldrant and being brought back in Luceti had on his overall health, after all.] ...ah, on second thought, that sounds like a good idea.

[Ion is one of those people for whom Nephry is never sure where her boundaries are. He's their religious figurehead, but he's also a (very mature) 2-year-old boy, and even more so, her friend.]

She'll be at school until later, either way.

[Like Anise wouldn't know he was sick, with how she's been hanging around him!]

[Regardless, it's a good thing she doesn't see that pathetic voice post. She's too busy in the kitchen whipping up some chicken soup for you, which she'll be bringing in right about now~]

[Clearly Ion hiding a cold from Anise is like trying to hide the Tartarus behind a tree. He lights up when he sees Anise.] Anise, good morning!

[He starts to sit up, and then punctuates that greeting with a few coughs.] Eheh... how'd you know I was sick?

[She was going to give him a level stare and a smart answer, but then he starts coughing and she's at his bedside in a flash.]

It's not hard to figure out, you know. [A sigh.]

I got you some soup, though!

I'm not very good at hiding it, am I? [Not that he was really trying to keep it a secret, of course. He leans over to get a better look at that soup.]

It looks delicious! [A goofy grin.] You're so good at taking care of me, Anise.

[Ffff. Ion, she can't stay mad at you. But she will try to look exasperated, at least.]

Only 'cause you're so good at getting sick and stuff!

Well, I didn't know it was going to start raining so much on the way back from the library, so I didn't think to bring an umbrella with me when I went out. [See, totally not his fault!] Although I guess it was pretty cloudy when I left...

[Okay, it was was kind of his fault.]

[Anise is just. She's just going to sigh.]

You gotta take better care of yourself, Ion! Being sick really sucks, you know? [And it worries her to no end, so. 8|]

[He nods. It's true! Being sick does suck!]

I'm sorry. I'll be sure to be more careful when going out in uncertain weather from now on! ...er, and probably bring an umbrella with me whenever I'm out, regardless of the weather. Just in case.

[Also nodding to herself.]

That's probably a good idea. Won't do for you to get sick too often! You're lucky I'm around to look after you and stuff.

That's true. I don't know what I'd do without you!

[He'll be taking a spoonful of that soup now... delicious! A thousand times better than anything Ion could make for himself. Which, with a short laugh, prompts him to answer his own question.] ...heh, I'd probably starve.

Oh, boo. The Colonel's not a bad cook, and he does like you, Ion! He wouldn't try to poison you, so you'd survive~ ♥

And if not, well, Nephry'd make sure you're okay. [She smiles. Still, though, if it were up to her, she'd take the responsibility of looking after him herself all the time. If you want a job done right, after all!]

That may be true, but I think I've been spoiled by your cooking. Nothing else tastes quite as good.

[Okay, Anise has to grin proudly at that, and giggle a little bit.]

Oh, of course! I've been training really hard! ♥

[Ion smiles right back, drinking up spoonfuls of soup between coughs.] I'm still rather out of sorts, but the soup is helping! I hope I'm well enough to go to school once the weekend is over...

[Classes had only just started, after all! Missing out so early on was just disappointing.]

Boo, if you aren't, you're staying right here at home to rest! [And she'd probably stay home, too.] It's no big deal, anyway. I mean, school isn't too important in this place. It's kind of just something to do.

I know that, but I'd rather be well and going to school instead of staying home and being sick. [A smile.] Besides, I like going to school with you, Anise!

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