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[numbuh_one]

[today, Nigel went to class, to find all the kids blushing and holding hands. His face falls, and he whispers]

Oh... oh no...

[he backs away slowly from the door, hoping that nobody will notice him coming or going.

And then he books it through the hall, dodging left and right to narrowly avoid the occasional drone girl throwing herself at him.

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[realitywarping]

[Well, this is an interesting way to start school! She's clutching some valentines, even though she doesn't really know too many people here yet.]

I've never heard of that before! What is it?

[numbuh_one]

[oh thank goodness, a kid who seems to be unaffected!]

It's an epidemic. The first symptoms are a mild fever, accelerated heart beat, giggliness, and the compulsion to ...

[his eyes suddenly dart around. He coughs and adjusts the dark shades he tends to wear.]

... Well, let's just say it's not pretty.

[realitywarping]

[>Make a :o face.]

A compulsion to do what?

[numbuh_one]

Well... er... mushy stuff.

I heard if it gets really bad, you could start kissing someone!

[realitywarping]

[Considers...]

Really? Although if they are in love, I don't think it's that bad!

[numbuh_one]

Well, yeah, but if you have cooties, you'll want to do it to everyone.

[realitywarping]

Oh noooo, that sounds terrible! That's something people should only do if they are in love.

[numbuh_one]

Well, it's kind of gross anyway but I agree with you. That's why it should be avoided and stopped.

[realitywarping]

How do you stop cooties?

[numbuh_one]

I hear there is a cure! It's called a "cootie shot"... but I don't have any medical training, I don't know how to give someone a shot.

If only Numbuh 3 was still lucid...

Anyway, there's got to be someone who knows how to do it.

[realitywarping]

Hmm... I don't really know how to give a shot, either! Maybe we can go try to find someone?

[numbuh_one]

That's what I plan to do as soon as I get out of here. But someone needs to warn people, too...

[realitywarping]

I can do that, if you want!

[numbuh_one]

Really? Thank you! That would help a lot.

[realitywarping]

[giggles!]

No problem! I'm glad I can help.

[numbuh_one]

Well, regardless, I'd be happy to return the favor. Just ask for Numbuh One.