[video, filtered away from Asch, Gen, Seph, and Kadaj] November 26, around 11:30am

[cuzimtheprez]

[It's clear that Rufus has been debating whether or not to say anything. The video clicks on, then off, then on, then off again. There's a couple of minutes where nothing happens and the feed clicks back on. Rufus looks rather put out and frustrated, almost as though somebody has been snippy with him for the last twenty-four hours. There's a good

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[dofaye]

If it's only a cold, it should be simple enough to take care of. However, he does need rest, as much as he can get.

...you can tell him that I've experience with this sort of thing, if it helps to convince him.

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[cuzimtheprez]

[This reply is a long time in coming - around 4pm.]

If he tries to avoid listening to common sense again, I will. I appreciate the offer.

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[dofaye]

Ah, should I take it that you've found a way to make him listen to reason for now?

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[cuzimtheprez]

[If Rufus sounds a little smug, well, that's because he's such a genius.]

I have, though I'm not sure how long it'll last.

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[de_faulty_hero]

Sounds like a common cold. He'll probably get over it himself.

You're funny when you're fretting like a girl.

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[cuzimtheprez]

I am not fretting, and I am especially not doing so in a feminine manner.

[Honestly, Cloud, how dare you accuse him of something so human.]

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[de_faulty_hero]

Shinra, you just went on a public community to ask about how to treat a common cold. That's fretting.

I can practically see you in the apron now.

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[cuzimtheprez]

I've never had to deal with one before; therefore, this is perfectly reasonable.

Keep dreaming, Strife.

[Not here yet]

[curtissy]

[...Some things about Asch will never change, like his stubborn inability to accept that he's sick or that he really does prefer blondes.]

[Voice| Around 4:30PM]

[curtissy]

Pardon the interruption, but is Asch still insisting that he's fine and that he doesn't need to rest? If he is, please do pass a message to him that he's rather overdue for his annual medical examination.

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[cuzimtheprez]

[Rufus's voice is hushed, as though he's trying to be secretive.]

Even after seeing a doctor, he's still insisting that he's fine.

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[curtissy]

[Now that's the Asch he knows- a pain to deal with, even if he's useful. ]

He'll be fine in a few days, but you'll have to make sure that he rests and takes in enough fluid. Some medication may be necessary too to relieve his symptoms, even if they will not cure his condition. [This last bit- hmm, well! Jade should hope that Asch will be more sensible than to keep being stubborn, but he'd so like to test out these new instruments too~]

If worst comes to worst, feel free to ask for a Dr. Jade.

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[forcingrituals]

Ah, the common cold, from the sounds of it.

While it appears you already have intentions to seek the assistance of the clinic, there is no true remedy for a cold's symptoms. Only an excess of fluids, rest, and some over the counter medication. He'll likely appear well in a week or so- but, a physical examination is never a bad idea.

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[cuzimtheprez]

Considering he was just manhandled into freezing water by a rampaging Kishin egg, I think an exam is best.

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[forcingrituals]

Haha. He sounds lucky to have you.

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[cuzimtheprez]

I'm sure he'd disagree with you right now.

[Rufus's smirk is positively smug.]

Video [This is after the drink fest with Reno, so probs around 7 when he responds]

[cuzimtheprez]

[It's easy to tell he's been drinking by his face, but Rufus still manages to look dignified and smug.]

I did. I figure when logic and force don't work, something more subtle is better.

[cuzimtheprez]

Thank you. Hopefully he's the sort who gets over illnesses quickly.