The 5th Sundrop [video]

[tangledintower]

[Rapunzel looks absolutely miserable...she's pale, her nose is runny, and every time she tries to talk, she starts coughing and sneezing.

She groans a bit.]

What...what's wrong with me...? I...I've never felt like this before...

[She bursts into another coughing fit, which ends with several sneezes.]

Oh...oh dear, what was that...?


[As somebody who's never been sick before, she's scared and confused.]

Comments

[doctor-tangent.livejournal.com]

You're sick. [Stated as this should be obvious, but still polite and kindly as a doctor should be in such as situation.]

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I'm sick....?

[Mother has told her about sick...rather, the plague and horrible murderous viruses.]

Do I have the plague? Am I gonna die?

[doctor-tangent.livejournal.com]

Yes. Looks routine. Unless something more pesky. Or have a compromised immune system. Should pass within a few days.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I've never been sick before...

[doctor-tangent.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Could be problematic. Immune system becomes stronger because body is constantly fighting off disease. Hence being sick makes you stronger overall. Can manage still. Quarians as best test case for having little immune system.

[brokemysmolder.livejournal.com]

This is precisely why people wear shoes.

[He sounds both amused and concerned.]

You'll be fine. You just need handkerchiefs, chicken soup, and lots of sleep.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Eugene...I've never been sick before...am I going to die...?

[brokemysmolder.livejournal.com]

What did I just say? You'll be fine. Don't worry! I've been sick LOTS of times, and look how well I turned out!

[hesitates, then a little shyly]

Do you want me to come over?

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

[She's quiet for a minute, because she's coughing.]

...yes please...I'm scared, Eugene...

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[brokemysmolder.livejournal.com]

[Seconds later, a sound comes from Rapunzel's front door. Eugene, of course, goes straight for the doorknob, not bothering to knock.]

[justcautious.livejournal.com]

You never 'ad a cold before? Or is it sommat worse you've got...?

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

No, never...I've never been sick before in my whole life...

Do I have the plague? Am I gonna die?

[justcautious.livejournal.com]

You've never been sick...

S'prob'ly not the plague. Looks like it's just a cold. It don't last too long.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

So...I won't die. Okay.

...how bad can a cold be?

[justcautious.livejournal.com]

It's, um... You start out feelin' pretty awful, like 'ow you are, an' then...you stay like that for a bit, an' then you get better.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Coughing, sniffling, sneezing? Cold.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I've never been sick before. Not even with a cold...

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Lucky duck! It was bound to happen eventually. You'll probably be better in a few days? In the meantime, make some hot tea and add brandy to it. It will help. So much.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

...brandy?

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Liquor? It makes you warm and cozy and Momma says it's good for you.

[heelsandlaw.livejournal.com]

I'd say you have the cold. Stay in bed and drink a lot, that's the best you can do.

I'll make you some tea, if you'd like.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Okay...that sounds nice, thanks...

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[heelsandlaw.livejournal.com]

[ A little later, Cameron comes in with a box of tissues and a can of tea. ]

Hey there. How are you feeling?

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[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Pretty lousy, I'm sorry to say...

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[heelsandlaw.livejournal.com]

The cold isn't a dangerous disease, but it does make you feel pretty rotten, yeah.

[ She sets down the tray and pours some tea, putting the tissues next to Rapunzel. ]

I'm afraid I don't make the best nurse, but here you go.