Day 6

[quatrew]

[You might be able to hear the soft rustling of several layers of blankets, as Quatre slowly stirs from a deep, semi-drug-induced sleep]

[After a couple of seconds, you hear Quatre moaning softly as well - not from a nightmare, but from the headache that's hit him like a beam cannon.]

ugh.... [he sits up] Where...? Since when was I back here...?

Comments

[felis_fidelus]

Quatre? Are you-- are you all right? What happened?

[quatrew]

I'm just a bit ill... stomach and head hurt, but not as bad than before. [coughs] I don't remember anyone taking me to the infirmary... or bringing me back... but I remember throwing up and being in a lot of pain.

[audibly swallows, trying to force himself not to throw up again]

Ugh...

[felis_fidelus]

... it sounds like the flu. Ginger tea would be good for your stomach, if they won't give you medication for the nausea. Do you need any help?

[quatrew]

The flu. I've heard of it, but I've never had it before.

I honestly don't know what they gave me, which isn't good. It knocked me out quick. I'm-- [a hacking cough] Oww...

Tea does sound nice...

[felis_fidelus]

Never had it before? You must be extraordinarily healthy. If you were asleep for the worst of it, it might be a good thing.

I'm meeting someone in a few minutes, but I can try and bring you back some afterward, if you like.

[quatrew]

It's mainly found on Earth, and not as much on the colonies. But when it does happen in space it makes the news.

I'd like that, but I don't want to inconvenience you or get you sick, as well...