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[hasitsthorns]

[ It's been a bit since prom and, perhaps unsurprisingly, Rose went off on her own afterward. She thought that her feeling strange was just a natural part of the change of seasons and warmer temperatures but now it's... too warm.

Or, rather, she's too warm. It's been long enough that she feels a bit unfocused for it and buys a thermometer at a local store from the suggestion of the clerk. She thinks he says something about cold medicine, too, but she doesn't find any medicine in the refrigerated section. Which honestly is a shame because her throat hurts and she could go for some ice cream.

It's only after she takes her temperature that she realizes she actually has no idea what an average human temperature is even supposed to be.

Hm. ]

hey, everyone
quick question
is 102 a pretty bad fever, or-?
this thermometer thing beeped and turned red so it SEEMS bad
I just want to know what level of concerned I should be

[ Probably more than she is, oops. ]

Comments

[nellacerniera]

Alright, well, that's better than I'd feared.

I'm by no means a medical professional, but try to take it easy for a few days, drink plenty of fluids, and if you can get medicine to help fever or a sore throat, do so.

And if your symptoms get worse, please see a medical professional.

[hasitsthorns]

well that doesn't sound too bad
I did try to find some medicine but I'll look again in a bit

[ Will she? Debatable. Also, 'take it easy' is a very subjective sort of thing... ]

not a huge fan of doctors but
I will if I have to

[nellacerniera]

I'm sure someone will help find what you need if you ask for.

I understand, a lot of people aren't. Just take care of yourself, alright?

[hasitsthorns]

I'll do my best!
Maybe
But thanks for checking in
People here sure are nicer than I'm used to

[nellacerniera]

I think it probably helps that we're all in the same boat, so to speak. We might as well look out for each other.

[Though there's a part of him that isn't quite used to it himself.]

[hasitsthorns]

yeah
you do got a point there, I guess
I'm not used to... all this, really
being sick
vulnerable

[nellacerniera]

Were you incapable of getting sick back home?

[It seems like the logical conclusion to him, all things considered.]

[hasitsthorns]

Not incapable just
Difficult
Enhanced immunity

[nellacerniera]

Ah, I see. That'd certainly do it, then.

Take care, alright? I wish you a speedy recovery.