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[tempredmental]

[The video pops on with a "Li!" and it's clearly a shot of a ceiling somewhere. It was hard to tell right away. The Litten rattles off a few things in Pokémon language, very quickly, attempting to knock the Gear around a bit in the hopes that someone will hear the ruckus and answer.

There was also a concerned sounding Rattata attempting to help. However, the noise did eventually get the attention of the Trainer... a very congested, tired, and rough sounding voice responded.]

Guys... quit it. I'm trying to sleep.

[Keith coughed a few times and then sneezed roughly in the background.]

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[spacebaloney]

[Lance doesn't speak Pokemon language, except somehow when he's talking to Blue, Shiros' Gallade. Maybe it's a psychic Pokemon thing, or maybe it's just two mega-trolls knowing how to communicate to each other on what kind of shenanigans to get into next.

But he does speak human (or whatever is the common language here) and hearing enough of that coming over his 'gear has Lance rolling over in bed to grumble in the general direction of the device.)

So am I, so shut up, Keith.

[tempredmental]

[The response was automatic.]

You shut up-

[And then it clicked.]

What the-...? Who turned that on?

[Keith reached down and grabbed the Gear, visibly bundled up in blankets and looking miserable. The Litten in question looked very proud of himself. Keith gave the 'mon a very flat stare.]

Not cool.

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[shiro2hero]

That doesn't sound good.

[Someone's been awake for hours already, thankfully. And ready with the Concern.]

Not feeling well?

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[tempredmental]

I'll be fine... [Mostly.] Just gonna sleep it off. [Because that totally worked back home, so it should here, too, right?]

voice;

[shiro2hero]

Yeah, that's not going to work on me.

[Says the king of "I'm fine".]

I won't argue with sleep, but - you're going to need more than that. Hold on, I'll bring you something in a minute.

[Since the one thing he can make is... tea.]

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[tempredmental]

[Sniffle.]

It's okay, really- [More coughing. Keith knew he was failing at this. He finally just gave a resigned sigh. This was Shiro, after all.]

Yeah, fine. Just... nothing complicated. [The last thing Keith needed was worrying about the house burning down or something while he was trying recover from whatever this was he managed to catch.]

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[shiro2hero]

Uh huh.

[So much disbelief there...]

Nothing complicated. Promise.

[It won't be long at all before he's knocking on the door with an elbow. Who cares about germs? This is his job. Which... apparently entails balancing a tea kettle in his right hand, medication and a water bottle in the other.]

[... while Luna the Meowth is doing figure-eights through his legs.]

Hey, it's me.

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[tempredmental]

[Keith flopped back into the pillows, burrowing into his blanket nest after Shiro hung up the call. He was cold, exhausted, and his sinuses felt ready to burst. He was still cocooned in there when Shiro bumped against the door. Good thing the doors had lever handles instead of knobs because the door gets opened by an overly concerned Rattata, stretching up on his hindlegs to reach so Shiro could enter.

Keith grumbled a little from under the blankets, not really wanting to move. Yes, he was an adult now, old enough to drink even, but he was still young enough to feel whiny about being sick.]

[shiro2hero]

[As soon as the door is opened even a crack, Luna wiggles her way in, and promptly hops up onto the bed. Look, she's bred to be a therapy pokemon, she's got a job to do here. Even if that job currently entails kneading and purring. So help her, human, she will make healing bread out of your knee.]

All right, blanket caterpillar. Sit up.

[Just a quick, murmured thanks to the Rattata.] Fluids, meds. Then you sleep more.

[Big Brother mode? Yep. You got it.]

[tempredmental]

[Oh, hey... Litten watched Luna for a moment and then hopped up to join her.]

Ow... [Yeah... it kind of hurt, but also didn't at the same time? Keith was just sensitive to touch right now from the fever.

He did, however, immediately recognize the tone of voice Shiro was using. That was his big brother voice. He groaned a little and squirmed his way into a sitting position, somehow managing to stay almost completely cocooned in the blanket and nestled in the pillows. He poked his head out and the blanket settled into almost a cloak-like situation so he could use his hands.

The two cat mons were still also within kneading reach, and Litten was doing his best to provide warmth.]

Okay. [Keith rubbed at his face, which was flushed from the fever.]

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[heartofalioness]

[Somehow, she's not surprised. Honestly, it's probably a miracle that only Coran has come down with any disease during their tenure, at least at her timepoint, let alone a harmless one.

Since Shiro take the more immediate care package to Keith, Allura starts on lunch. She's no Hunk by any means, but she likes to think she's slowly gotten a handle on basic human cuisine in her time here, and the party was good practice. So a while after Shiro's done with his round of fussing, Allura gently knocks and comes in with a tray of chicken soup (made with veggie stock and grilled chicken added in, so Shiro can have leftovers with a clean conscience) and a glass of fruit juice.]

Keith...? I've brought lunch if you wish.

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[tempredmental]

[He'd spent most of the morning after Shiro was gone letting the medicine keep him asleep. The combination of that and the tea had soothed his throat enough that he'd been able to stop coughing and actually rest, which had been a welcome relief.

It had been a long time since he'd gotten sick enough to need someone's help, and even long since he had someone close enough to him to actually do it instead of just going to a doctor or the base infirmary. Injuries were a different matter, though having his mom and the other Paladins at the Garrison after Sendak's defeat and the destruction of that weird Altean mech had been pretty helpful in getting him to feel better faster (and to actually let himself rest and heal).]

Mm?

[He shifted, still curled up under that blanket nest with his pillows pulled in under with him, and peeked out just enough to be surprised at her.]

You didn't have to do that...

[Yes... he sounded surprised.]

[heartofalioness]

[Oh no... seeing Keith curled up like that is... actually kind of amusing. Adorable even? Either way, she gives a soft smile as she walks in, Coressa the white Vulpix at her heels.]

I wanted to. Besides, when was the last time I tried to sit still and do nothing about a situation?

[Never. At least she admits to being a workaholic busybody.]

It isn't much, merely chicken soup and juice. Do you need or want anything else?

[tempredmental]

No... I haven't had much of an appetite. [He sounded tired as he managed to sit up in a way that turned the blanket from a cocoon into a cloak so he could use his arms. He was still reluctant to get rid of it. He sniffled, his face flush from the fever, as he stayed all tucked up on the bed with his legs crossed.] I appreciate it, though. [He managed a weak smile for her.]

[heartofalioness]

[Her smile warms a little more as she makes her way over to the bed, carefully setting the tray in front of him.]

My pleasure, really. How are you feeling now?

[Here, Coressa will hop onto the bed to offer her services as an ice pack. The rest of Allura's more hyper brood are busy in her room, with Morling playing babysitter. Hello, Litten friend~]

[tempredmental]

[Keith was a little reluctant about being offered cold therapy at the moment, but the chills were starting to wane a bit, so he wasn't as put out by the idea as he had been when Shiro had suggested using Europa the Spheal as a pillow. He gave the pale Vulpix a gentle pat of thanks before focusing on the soup for now.]

Better than I was, I think. The meds Shiro gave me helped a lot.

[He still sounded congested and slightly hoarse, but it was a bit of an improvement over how he'd sounded that morning.

His Litten was busy radiating warmth against Keith's back, but flicked his tail in greeting for Coressa. Luna the therapy Meowth had also stayed behind after Shiro had left, and was also pressed against Keith doing her job as a comfort and support for someone not feeling well.]

[heartofalioness]

[Ah, hello, Luna friend~ She and the Meowth have also developed a rapport as self-designated mother hens. Coressa will just plop down next to them and nuzzle, but not in a way that would make Keith or his Litten too cold.]

Good, I'm glad. Hopefully this will give your body some more energy to fight this off. A "cold," Shiro said?

[And Lance. Loudly. So very loudly.]

[tempredmental]

[Keith nodded.]

Yeah. Something like that. There are a few things that can give similar symptoms to humans. A 'cold' is one of them.

[Though, honestly, he was feeling more like this was a flu, but he wasn't sure if that was because he wasn't used to the full force of a cold or if it was a legit flu. He gingerly settled in to try the soup, being careful not to spill anything as the three Pokémon settled in comfortably around him for comfort.]

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[shiningkindness]

[ Fluttershy had been drawn to the calls for help that she had picked up, but after watching the video for a moment to figure out what was going on, she hesitates and debates on whether to really answer or not. ]

O-Oh dear...um...are you all right?

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[tempredmental]

[The new voice responding to the accidentally on purpose network post caught Keith's attention enough that he squirmed just enough out of his blanket cocoon to pick up his Gear.]

Huh?

[Yeah. He looked as awful as he sounded.]

Mm yeah... I will be. I just-

Li! Li! Litten ten litten li li ten!

[He sighed. Keith had a feeling (and it was correct) that his Litten was ratting him out on being sick.]

[Video]

[shiningkindness]

[ Fluttershy recognized him very vaguely from the party that Allura had invited her to a few days ago, but while they hadn't really spoken then, she certainly could recognize that he didn't seem to be well. It was only confirmed when his Litten chimed in, and even though she could understand the Pokemon language, it was really more of Litten's feelings that had her worried. ]

Oh my...your Pokemon is very concerned for you. Have you had a chance to see a doctor or take any medication?

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[tempredmental]

[Keith sighed heavily, but not at Fluttershy. His Litten just stared at him in return. He flopped on his pillow, giving in for the moment.]

Yeah. My friend gave me some meds earlier. [He sniffled.] I um... haven't seen a doctor or anything, yet. I know they have like Pokémon docs, but do they have anyone who works with people around here?

[Video]

[shiningkindness]

[ She hadn't really thought about it before, but now that he's asked Fluttershy is trying to remember if she'd even seen a clinic for people. ]

I'm...not actually sure. I hope they would, since it would be difficult for people to help take care of Pokemon if they were sick too.

[tempredmental]

Guess I can ask... I have a few friends who've been here a while. I only got here a couple months ago.

[He sniffled a few times, and then sneezed hard, starting off another short coughing fit.]

Ugh... [Ow... that made his head hurt.] I haven't been this sick in a long time. [Maybe ever? He wasn't sure.]

[shiningkindness]

Oh dear...that does sound like a pretty bad cough. Have you had some water or anything?