video; un: shepherdess

[troubadamsel]

I can't believe I have to make a public announcement like this, but clearly some of you need to hear it! For those of you who have been living under a rock, there's a flu going around - a magical flu, of all things, really. Yet those who have caught it are insisting on broadcasting it, going out and about in public, making themselves and all those around them sicker! It's a wonder a great many of you have survived to live this long, considering how foolish you've acted.

So it comes to me to take care of things, as always. First off, if you suffer from these symptoms, you have the flu -

• A fever, possibly coming with chills
• Constant coughing
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• And, again, as this is a magic flu, spontaneous magical shenanigans.

Second, since it's become clear some of you can't take care of yourselves, I'm taking it upon myself to visit those who are ill to tend to them!

[ To wit, she moves to put on her Magic Mask - a face mask that really only prevents inhaling magic dusts, but it should still do the job. It's plain until she puts it on, whereupon it's decorated in fancy frills. She then puts up a wicker basket, full of food and a few medical supplies - fresh small towels, tissue boxes, hot water bottles, etc. ]

And before you penny pinchers begin to whine, no, I'm not asking for anything in return, save for your cooperation and to behave like adults! And for those of you who are too stubborn to ask for help... don't think I won't find you. I have my ways.

[ Because the best way to distract oneself from the misery that comes with your friend from your home world vanishing is to throw yourself into everybody's business! She's Fine.]

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video; un: dablaiddyd

[asaviorshand]

I've been taking precautions to avoid getting sick, so I don't need aid. But I wanted to thank you for putting forth the effort to do this. Tending to the sick during an epidemic is challenging in the best of times -- all the more so when people aren't taking proper measures to prevent the spread.

[There's a somber tone in Dimitri's voice. Maybe he's experienced a disease outbreak before?]

[troubadamsel]

Unfortunately, I can't merely trust you on your word! Now I WILL have to check in on you! There are far too many stubborn people here for merely to accept thanks.

[ speaking of stubborn... ]

[asaviorshand]

Hey, hold on a moment! I'm very familiar with how to avoid spreading diseases -- it was drilled into everyone in my generation as children in Faerghus.

Is there some way you can confirm just through these video conversations?

[troubadamsel]

If there was, don't you think I would have said so from the start?

And how do I know that the differences between your land and mine aren't staggering when it comes to education on health? No, nothing less than face to face confirmation will do!

Text | Anonymous

[angel_of_death]

Truly, you are an angel among men. You tell them, Miss.

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[troubadamsel]

I'm not doing this for idle flattery. Even if it is true.

[angel_of_death]

Then, how about this: should you discover any particular ingredients in the dangerous wilds of Avalon that might help to alleviate the situation, I shall focus on fetching them in my next journey out there.

Or, if you are concerned about my spreading illness, know that I am not currently ill, that I possess a mask similar to your own and shall commit to wearing it while out, and that, should I develop symptoms, I shall be a good boy and stay within the confines of my home.

[troubadamsel]

Such promises would be much more trustworthy if you weren't being anonymous, you realize.

video: un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

[ It's been a while since he last saw this woman, but she left more of an impression on him than she may ever realize. Still! He can't help but feel like he's being subtweeted asfdjkhl called out for his own network post prior. ...granted, it's justified?

Cloud has a soft gray blanket wrapped around his shoulders, nose still rosy. At the very least, he's not sneezing lightning or coughing fire anymore? It's all tame sparks and embers now. ]

I went to see a doctor.

[ Oh, his voice is less nasally. ]

[troubadamsel]

[ One never forgets their first time meeting Maribelle, for better or worse.

Speaking of worse - ]

I'll still be checking on your regardless. A second opinion never hurts!

[liveandforgive]

... get the feeling that you're not taking "no" for an answer.

[ She seems so persistent if her demonstration was any indication. If she's serious about having her ways in tracking him?

...

Sigh. Might as well not be a dick about it. Despite what he says next? She'll have a message dropped into her inbox containing a farmland address. ]

I'm on the mend.

[troubadamsel]

I'll be there soon. Make yourself presentable without overexerting yourself.

[ And that's all the warning he gets before she signs off. ]

video; un: saxitup

[saxsongs]

I can't believe I'm saying this... but I'm sad I'm not ill because of the flu. I would love to be taken cared for by such a kind lady as yourself.


[Ren will never stop the flirting.]

[troubadamsel]

[ D... Damn it, Ren! How dare you make her fluster in the middle of her well-intentioned meddling! ]

W-well... it's just what should be done, to prevent this from spreading any further! If no one else was going to take the lead, what choice did I have?

[saxsongs]

[It's Ren, what did you expect?]

You're doing great, lady. It's admirable you would take the lead... and if you need backup, I have healing magic.

[troubadamsel]

It is appreciated, but I assure you, I'm more than capable of working alone.

video; un: flamek

[flamekthunder]

Just don't overwork yourself to the point that you get sick.

[troubadamsel]

I'm far more responsible than that!

[ eustace is far more on the nose than he... knows. ]

[flamekthunder]

[He is definitely completely oblivious, he just knows how she can be.]

By basically implying you'll hunt people down who don't accept your help?

text; un:j.porter

[cantgetanyworse]

Well spoken!

If you happen to find your hands full, I'd be more than happy to lend my assistance. I have managed to avoid the effects of this peculiar illness so far.

[troubadamsel]

I suppose it would be hypocritical to deny any help offered, loathe as my pride says otherwise.

[cantgetanyworse]

I wouldn't be so impolite as to use exactly those words.

But the more people who can be helped, the better, don't you think?

video; un: wolfcountry

[impostorsyndrome]

. . . I know this isn't the point, and I promise it's not the only reason I'm responding to this, but that mask is cool.

[He kinda wants one for himself. Not a frilly one, of course, but he's been getting an awful lot of use out of his own mask this month, and why not pick up a badass fashion-shifting one instead if this sort of thing is going to happen here? He doubts this will be the last illness to spread.]

[troubadamsel]

[ A pause. Clearly, this was not the response she was expecting. ]

... Yes. Yes it is.

[ She then clears her throat. ]

I obtained it from the Elphame Traders... I'm unaware if it's still in stock, but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to inquire.

However! What is the "other reason" you're responding?

[impostorsyndrome]

I'll go ask them. But anyway. I know you've already heard this by now, but this is a lot to be taking on. More people are coming down with this than I think you realize. Are you really gonna visit all of them?

[He's concerned, okay! This girl . . . he still thinks fondly of her, and he also thinks of her as someone who's under a considerable amount of pressure she doesn't often let show. A workaholic type, huh? He gets that. It's all too familiar in some ways, so of course he's worried.]