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[shiningdown]

I didn't think I could get sick. Though I suppose if I've bones to break then a cold shouldn't be out of the question.

[ sigh ]

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[had_not_lived]

Maybe it's just a curse? I mean, I'm pretty sure it is, with how many people have been complaining about colds, so maybe it won't last too long?

[shiningdown]

That's my thinking as well.

You aren't...sick too...I hope?

[had_not_lived]

I'm all right, so far anyway. Is there anything I can do for you, though?

[shiningdown]

Not just yet, but thank you.

But I am glad to hear that you haven't caught anything.

[had_not_lived]

I'm always too busy to get sick.

[shiningdown]

[ a soft laugh stopped up by a cough but not a fit, just a cough ]

Busy with?

[had_not_lived]

Oh, I can always find something.

[He laughs a little.]

There's the store, I mean, and-- well, always things to read. When it's nicer out I'm outdoors as much as I can be, too.

[shiningdown]

I don't doubt it.

[ A smile is evident in tone even though you can't see it! ]

Of course. May I ask what you've been reading lately?

[had_not_lived]

Poetry, the usual. [You can practically hear his grin, too.] A book a friend of mine gave me. And, well, I'm picking my way though a few Shakespeare plays, trying to decide what to put on.

[shiningdown]

I'm not terribly well read, myself, but what poetry I've been exposed to, I've enjoyed a great deal. [ pause slight clearing of throat, pardon ] Have you come to a few options to choose from, so far or are you still gathering them in order to be picked through?

[had_not_lived]

I'll bring you some to read, if you don't feel better soon. And as for the plays... I haven't really shortened my list yet, no. I think I'll probably ask on the Network to see what people would be interested in performing, since you can't put on anything without actors.

[shiningdown]

Thank you, Neil. I'd like that. [ A pause. She's more grateful for that than she can say. ] That's sensible of you, but no preference to begin with yourself?

[had_not_lived]

One of the comedies, that's really my main preference.