Rebel 40 [Written/Action]

[not_meatbuns]

[It was bound to happen sooner or later. Between pushing herself with extra hours at the clinic and running around in the snow more than she should have, Litchi's awesome immune system has finally been conquered. It's little more than a common cold, but she knows she can't push it anymore and needs to rest. Much as she hates to admit defeat like

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[calm_emerald]

[Kazuma been mostly staying in his room today and reading a few books he had picked up yesterday...after being forced into a snowball fight.

He pauses from his reading at some point and stares at the back of his door when he hears Litchi coughing on the other side of it. It's been like this most of the morning now...maybe he should actually get up and make sure everything's ok. He puts down his book and quietly opens the door to see if Litchi was there. Not seeing her, he moves towards the kitchen where he could hear some sounds from there.

He sees her in the kitchen, but he won't address himself right then. Just observing her for now.]

[calm_emerald]

Even the adults? [A sniffle.] I don't quite understand the appeal. I mean, you'll just end up cold and wet afterwards, and doing it in this kind of weather too...

[It's not very hygienic or healthy!]

[not_meatbuns]

Sometimes, the adults are the more stubborn ones. [Goroh could be terribly obstinate about taking a break and having fun.] I'm not much for snowball fights myself, but I suppose I can't blame the children.

[And the tea is done. She turns to hand Kazuma his own cup.]

[calm_emerald]

Oh- [After a pause, he takes the cup from Litchi.] Thank you.

[not_meatbuns]

You're more than welcome. It should help alleviate the worst of the symptoms.