Even though it was still only mid-way through the afternoon, the sky had already began to darker, the Christmas lights being switched on to help brighten up the snowy streets. Unfortunately, even with the bright colours shining from the houses that lined the street, the flurries of snow that were gradually getting worse still made it hard for those
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"We'll worry about my cold once you're warmed up," she said, already walking over to the closet. "Your shoes and socks must be soaked. Take them off, I'll get you a towel. How is your uniform? It looks a little damp as well."
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"I'm fine, I promise. You know by now it takes more than a little snow to slow me down." she chuckled, hoping to lighten the mood a little, though still complying in taking off her shoes and socks, shuddering a bit as her bare feet touched the floor, waiting for the other nurse to return with a towel. She could already feel her face tingling as she thawed out in the hallway, rubbing her arms to warm up.
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"I know, but I can't have you tracking it through the house," she replied, her tone jovial in turn. Ami was only gone a moment, and soon returned with not only a towel but a fluffy blanket. Since she already had one on the couch, this one was meant for her guest. "Here you go. Would you like some cocoa? I just put some water on before you arrived. It should be about ready."
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Nodding, Amelia did as she was told, waiting patiently for the others return, not that her wet things were out of the way, and not going to cause puddles throughout the house. Admittedly, the blanket surprised her, but she accepted it with a smile nonetheless, bundling up. "That would be nice yes. I'll sort out my things while you're doing that."
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Though her cheeks were a bit rosy, her fever was very low. She'd been relaxing on the couch, enjoying a book and watching the snow fall. There was a radio on the table near the fireplace for weather updates, though she'd turned it off before answering the door. There was an occasional cough, a little sniffle, but the worst was over.
"Alright, but don't wait too long," she cautioned, taking her own mug after setting down the tray. "My fever has gone down and I can breathe much more easily now. I moved into the living room to get some fresher air. My room was getting a little stuffy after a couple days. Would you like to take my temperature?"
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They shared that tinge of awkwardness when dealing with unclothed patients. This time she was the patient, and she tried to tell herself it was no different than going to a public bath with her friends. Her head was still warm, as was her skin, so when that metal touched her she gasped. Shivers ran down her spine, but she did just as she asked. Breathe in, breathe out, slow complete breaths. Blue eyes focused on Amelia as she worked, and little by little she let her arms drop away. The nurse would have to listen in that area, too.
"No, nothing like that. A lingering cough, but that's to be expected," she whispered, her cheeks darkening. "H-how are things at the hospital?"
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