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[dr_seahorse]

(The feed turns on with a loud clatter, as if it has just fallen to the floor from a high distance. There is no video, but the clatter is followed quickly by the sound of a series of congested coughs that sound as if they're attempting to be stifled. The breathing that ensues is fast and ragged, but is insignificant to the coughs which continue

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[icyconformist]

[ Mandatory commentlog.

Yuki had been half-asleep near the couch, but Hatori's coughing had done a good job of waking him up. He stared blankly at the couch for a few moments before it actually registered that Hatori wasn't there. ]

...Hatori?

[ He slowly got up from the floor and followed the sound of coughing to the bathroom. ]

Hato--Hatori! What's wrong...?!

[dr_seahorse]

(He doesn't answer, but instead is trying to catch his breath, leaning against the bathroom wall. With a few more coughs, he's finally able to speak, although it's quiet and choked. Well, even he won't pretend he's okay now.)

...hos...(He attempts to stifle a cough once more.)...someone from the...the hospital.

[icyconformist]

The hospital? But... No one... No one's going to be able to come here.

[ Yuki didn't know what to do. Hatori was the one that took care of this sort of thing, not him. He was never going to let Hatori get sick ever again, not if he could help it. ]

I might... be able to take you there, though.

[dr_seahorse]

(Hatori leans back against the wall with a cough as he continues to just catch his breath, all the while thinking of what to do. Staying here wouldn't help the situation at all, but walking into the blizzard now would be too dangerous, for both himself and for his younger cousin. He needed a doctor, of that he was sure. But he wasn't just going to walk Yuki to his death. His voice is still quiet when he speaks again.)

N-no...it's all right...

[voice]

[tainted_loyalty]

Dr. Hatori?

[voice]

[dr_seahorse]

(Just some ragged breathing as he attempts to catch his breath from the coughs. It's a few minutes before he picks the communicator up and places it on his lap.)

......Unfortunately.

[voice]

[tainted_loyalty]

Are you in need of assistance, sir?

[voice]

[dr_seahorse]

Unless you live in Horton...(Small break for catching of breath and slight cough), it would..be impossible.

[moarcowbell]

Even when we aren't cursed we're cursed it seems.

[icyconformist]

Haru....

[moarcowbell]

You haven't gotten sick too have you.

[icyconformist]

No. I'm fine.

Hatori isn't, and--I don't know what to do.

[nouvelliste]

[ JESUS CHRIST HAA-SAN ;;;;;;

he's just going to run into that bathroom now ]

[dr_seahorse]

(I'M DYYIIING. But not really. It just feels like it.

He merely glances up at Shigure as he coughs a bit more)

[timid_tigress3]

[Jumping on the commentlog bandwagon, yes.]

[Unfortunately, Kisa has heard all of Hatori's coughing too. Although she wasn't quite sure of what she could do about it the worry was really starting to get the best of her. It was after that she saw the video recording that she couldn't help but to run towards the bathroom. She opens the door and leans against it, scared and curious to see Yuki in there with him as well. A small gasp is heard as she notices the red liquid from Hatori's hand]

[dr_seahorse]

(Welcome back from your hiatus~!

Hatori is quick to cover his hand so Kisa can't see it and looks at her with a reassuring, but small smile.)

...There's no need...for you to worry.

THANK YOU /o/

[timid_tigress3]

[Pfffff, BS Hatori. But Kisa's innocent and she'll believe you...halfway. She steps in a little closer, just to catch a glimpse of what's going on, hands clutched against herself.]

Ha..Hatori-ojiichan?

[dr_seahorse]

(He continues to smile at her, holding back the cough that rises. Of all people, he wouldn't want Kisa to worry too much.)

I'm fine, Kisa. There's nothing...nothing to worry about.