FREE TO A GOOD HOME. if you're a gym leader.

[leaguechallenge]

[And suddenly THERE IS A FLURRY OF SNOW in the middle of the CMA.]

...Mom? Mom? [a sneeze.] Mom, please answer, if you’re there-

[Out of the snow comes a chilly-looking Red, who seems to have brought a bit of the mountain weather with him on his way in. He’s holding an arm in front of his face to block the snow from getting in his eyes, and

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[lunardancing]

[ you look suspiciously like a sick boy.

we do not approve of this. ]

Are you okay?

[lunardancing]

[ She smiles sympathetically, tempted to pat him on the shoulder or something. ]

It's a lot to get used to, I know.

[leaguechallenge]

But...how did this even happen?

[lunardancing]

I'm not sure, to be honest.

[leaguechallenge]

Oh. [sneeze.] W-Well - thank you, anyway.

[lunardancing]

You're welcome, but... [ big sister instincts are kicking in. ] You really should get something about that cold.

[leaguechallenge]

[Cold? What cold? Red doesn't even notice it anymore.]

...Huh?

[lunardancing]

You're coughing and sneezing, sweetheart.

[leaguechallenge]

[Again with the 'sweetheart'...]

...I am?

[The information seems to surprise Red. He's gotten so used to the symptoms that he doesn't even notice them anymore.]

[lunardancing]

[ she calls most kids that are (look) younger sweetheart. ]

Mmm-hmm. You probably have a fever too.

[leaguechallenge]

[Red's simply not used to it.]

You think? I feel okay...

[cough.]

[lunardancing]

You're probably used to it.

[ She takes a small step closer, holding up a hand to check his forehead. ]

Would you mind if I...?

[leaguechallenge]

If you...?

[He looks a bit confused, although he makes no move to back away.]

[lunardancing]

If I check and see if you have a fever.

[leaguechallenge]

Oh. Okay, if you want.

[He still looks a bit baffled over her concern.]

[lunardancing]

Thanks.

[ She leans in, slipping her hand under his hair to press it to his forehead. ]