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[burningfree]

[Lio had never really used the video feature on his phone before, but he figured this was probably the best way to showcase his, uh, problem.

So he was laying down, with his phone pointed down at his face, and he looked absolutely miserable. His face was bright red, dark circles under his eyes, and his hair was stuck to his forehead with sweat. Anyone could tell just by looking at him that he had a nasty looking fever.]

Hey. [He swallowed, his mouth dry and his voice all nasally.] Something's wrong. I'm somehow burning hot and freezing cold at the same time, and I can't breath through my nose. I thought I was just tired this morning but it's getting worse. I think I might be dying.

[Of course, in actuality, Lio Fotia had gotten sick for the first time since childhood, and he didn't know what was going on. Galo was out at the moment, otherwise he wouldn't have bothered with a network post and would have just grabbed him, but being slightly delirious, this was his next best idea.]

Comments

I'm sorry for this nerd xD

[demonicbookworm]

Yes. Like I said, living organisms are made of cells. You can't see a cell with a naked eye, but everything in your body is made of them. For instance, blood is red because it contains mostly red blood cells.

[Ruca is all too happy to be giving a biology lesson. Though, he does frown with worry.]

I can explain all of that to you once you feel better? I'm sure you'd rather rest now.

[He should rest.]

As for the fever, the body is trying to slow the virus down, but rising the temperature for a longer time is not good for the entire body and that's why you're feeling unwell. Which means that what you need now is medicine, rest and drinking a lot of water.

It's Lio's fault for not picking up on the fact that he was asking science questions to a nerd!

[burningfree]

... I didn't think I'd ever feel this self conscious about my lack of education. Did you really learn all of this in school?

[It wasn't like a typical education, particularly about biology, would have been of any help to him at any point during the rest of his life. But the more basic stuff he'd started to realize he was totally clueless on, the more he'd actually been considering... maybe taking some classes at the university would help him out a bit. Even if only to adjust to his surroundings, and his new flameless body, a little better.]

I keep hearing water's important, I'll definitely keep that in mind... Ugh, I just hope it really isn't something worse.

haha

[demonicbookworm]

Not all of that, but like I said earlier I'm studying medicine to become a doctor in the future.

[So his knowledge is more detailed than most people his age.]

So if you'd like to know more, I can definitely teach you once you feel better.

[A potential study buddy? Sign him in. Ruca loves sharing the knowledge.]

If you feel worse, let me know. Maybe I can find a medicine that would help you get better.

[burningfree]

Maybe...

[He'd feel a little self conscious about learning this sort of thing from a kid, too, but he wasn't so prideful as to let the age difference be the thing that kept him from learning.]

Sorry for being clueless. I didn't have the chance to go to school growing up. Some adults helped me learn basic things when I was really young, and I tried picking up what I could from books and magazines I found but... [He sniffled a bit, looking bashful.] You can see that only got me so far.

[Leaning back into his pillows, Lio closed his eyes, feeling just awful.]

If things get worse, I'm sure my partner will drag me to the hospital.

[demonicbookworm]

[Ruca shakes his head.]

No, don't worry about it. In my world many children don't get a chance to go to school either, so I understand. And I really like studying and sharing what I know so if you ever have any questions, I'd be happy to answer. Or try to find an answer for you.

[Then he nods a little, then frowns slightly.]

I see. But like I said earlier, I can bring you some medicine now if you like?

[burningfree]

I think my partner is bringing some stuff home for me... assuming it's just a virus, I should be alright for now. I honestly don't even know the first thing about what I'd need anyway.

[He gave a weak little wave at the camera with one hand, and a smile.]

Thanks for the offer, though. And the information.

[demonicbookworm]

I see...

[He gives a small nod and a smile.]

No problem. I hope you'll feel better soon! Please let me know if you need something else.

[And then he remembers.]

Ah, right. I'm Ruca, by the way!

[burningfree]

Right, Ruca. I'm Lio Fotia.

[Lio didn't like how his name sounded while he was all stuffed up, but what could he even do about it?]

If things get worse, I'll let you know.