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[queenysandre]

Initially Ysandre had thought her recent ill health had been caused by the excessive heat as of late. She had experienced a rather unpleasant period of several days during which time she was certain she vomited more than she had ever done in her entire lifetime, and was on the verge of consulting Addison or visiting the clinic to see what could be

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[aint_weak]

Simon was one who kept to paths whenever he could, and the more firmly established, the better. He did not like to tread the dirt paths that criss-crossed the island, but when the only other option was tramping through the jungle-- well, that was not an option at all.

Walking, Simon happened to look up in time to catch sight of the woman falling to the ground, which was enough to make him run forward. But when he saw her start to shake, seized by a fit, he sped up, kneeling on the ground beside her and turning her onto her side to save her from self-inflicted injury, but did not hold her, letting the fit pass.

[queenysandre]

It was like waking from a fitful sleep. Ysandre struggled to open her eyes, and was first aware of the pain still present in her head, the still-present confusion. She was surprised to find herself lying on the ground, a man who looked to be not much older than her kneeling by her side.

She struggled to raise herself into a sitting position, to regain some semblance of a dignified posture. "Messire, I..." She paused. "I am not sure what has just taken place."

[aint_weak]

"Easy, easy," Simon advised, letting her sit up, and helping her with a gentle hand, but not too quickly.

"It looked like you had a seizure," he said frankly but calmly. "I'm a doctor," he added. "I take it this doesn't happen often to you?"

[queenysandre]

Ysandre took a deep breath, attempting to get her bearings. "No," she said, shaking her head, which caused her to wince as the pain in her head became momentarily more pronounced. "It is very rare I am in ill health at all, much less something of this magnitude. Except in recent weeks..." She trailed off. "I had thought it was due to the heat." Her voice was somewhat weaker, and lacked its usual quiet commanding tone.