one ✘ the cold never bothered me anyway

[admirably]

Who: Hans & you!
Broadcast: Video
Action: N
When: December 21

[ Feeling a little cooped up on his ship, Hans had anticipated his first planetary visit. Needless to say, when he finds himself coming down with an illness after one day on the icy rock, he's more than a bit put-out.

He had the usual cold symptoms. Shouldn't it be gone by now? And yet, it isn't, and he's had just about enough of sniffling like a child and sleeping away time better spent elsewhere.

As such, it's time to reach out - and, perhaps, score a few sympathy points in the meantime. In spite of his red nose and congested voice, Hans doesn't miss the opportunity to flash a smile at the screen. ]

Pardon me for the interruption. I know everyone's quite preoccupied with visiting this delightful planet [ because it's so charming, it's snow and ice, he loves snow and ice, except for the part where he hates it ] but I've been feeling under the weather lately, and I was hoping someone could suggest a remedy. The usual tricks just don't seem to quite cut it.

[ It's not as if he's been reckless with his health! He has been trying to get better, resting, eating and drinking well, keeping warming, and yet? ] Anything you can offer in the way of advice, or even medical aid would be much appreciated.

If we haven't formally met, my apologies. My name is Hans. Thank you so much for your time.

Comments

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[dancingmd]

The Surrit do have a cure for the cold, but it'll take about a week before it clears up, even with the medication. I bought a supply of it, so if you want to stop by the clinic, I can set you up.

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[admirably]

[ Another week of this? ] Of course I'll take you up on that, but I don't suppose you have any suggestions for how to alleviate the symptoms in the meantime?

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[dancingmd]

Well, what have you tried so far?

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[admirably]

Plenty of rest, keeping hydrated with a well-balanced diet, adding the usual herbs to my tea...I think it's fair to say I've covered the basics.

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[bolder]

Suck it up and deal.

[She's a helper!]

sure, toph, sure...

[admirably]

[ What excellent advice. Why didn't he think of that? ]

Hm - that's what I've been trying to do since I caught it. Unfortunately, that method doesn't seem to quite be working. All the same, I appreciate the sentiment.

[ Or not at all, really. ]

it is!!

[bolder]

How is it not working? You couldn't bear it anymore and decided to plead for help?

[Sigh.]

[admirably]

[ Well, essentially, yes. ]

I thought there might be some suggestions from the fleet that I hadn't tried yet. I don't suppose you have anything else to add to the pile, do you?

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[honorbends]

You might be out of luck.

[ what's up fellow useless prince

also he's on team toph here he's just saying it slightly nicer ok ]

[Video]

[admirably]

[ The advice of Team Toph leaves something to be desired, to say the least. ]

Is that so? I suppose I've had a good run. I'd hoped to go out in a better way than by incurable head cold, however.

[ if you can't beat 'em, join 'em or something ]

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[honorbends]

[ -- it almost makes zuko's lips twitch into a smile. nearly. ]

If you can be done in by a cold, then you might want to find a new ship.

We have higher standards.

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[admirably]

[ EXCUSE U ]

The idea is not to be done in by it. Believe me, I want nothing more than to meet the high standards of the Blue Fish.

[ He is so very intimidated by you all. ]

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[maschinenpistole]

Mint!

[ A firm nod! ]

Peppermint tea, or mint candy. It's temporary, but it will help clear your breathing for a little while, so if you can stand to keep it up until the cold goes away, it should help. [ She taps her chin with a finger, thinking some more. ] There's also ginger, if you feel nauseous?

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[admirably]

[ Hm. He doesn't enjoy the taste of mint, but he can't deny it has that effect... ]

Fortunately, I haven't had a problem with nausea. The lengths this head cold is going to to keep me bed ridden more than compensates for that. I may just try the mint tea, though.

[maschinenpistole]

Ahh, I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. Hmm... does that ice planet have any hot springs? Hot springs are always great for your health, and I know the steam will help with breathing.

[ They totally have hot springs on icy planets right? They should. It only makes sense. Says the Japanese schoolgirl. ]

[admirably]

Not that I'm aware of, but I admittedly didn't spend much time there before I came down with this could. It's worth looking into, however.

[ HE HAS HIS DOUBTS. But who knows. There's certainly a lot her still doesn't understand about other planets, implant or no implant. ]

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[stefanged]

It sounds like you've got a medic helping out, but check in with me if they don't have extra decongestants.

[Stefan might've been a paranoid panda who stocked up for basic illnesses.... only to have remarkably healthy patients. So there's plenty, in the event the Blue Fish might be running low.]

If you drink tea, try adding some honey. That usually helps my throat.

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[admirably]

Thank you. I'll let you know if we're running low...or if this cold lasts long enough that I need more.

[ Perish the thought. ]

A little honeyed tea does sound nice, however. I'll have to check the kitchen and see if we have any.

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[stefanged]

In that case, I'll assume no news is good news.

You might. We haven't had access to honey in a while, but if your ship stocked up a couple of planets ago - there should still be some left over.

[He thinks. Stefan doesn't drink tea with sweetener, so he's not certain how long honey would typically last.] If not, there's some on my ship. I'm Stefan, by the way. I'm the Paisley's medic.

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[incousinswithyou]

[here's a pretty lady, tapping contemplatively at her chin. If nothing else, it looks like you've received plenty of advice already]

It feels like quite a few people have already gotten sick.

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[admirably]

I've noticed that as well. [ And considering the planet they're visiting... ] I suppose I'd rather get ill here than on a planet of tropical islands, but I'd also rather neither get sick in either case. It's definitely going around.

[incousinswithyou]

[that's a quiet chuckle]

From what I've heard, we've already visited the one with all the tropical islands.

[it could only get worse from here]

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[theshabbiestofmen]

I think you're going to simply have to sit back with a book and try to endure. Though I always quite like hot chocolate during the cold and ice.

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[admirably]

A little decadence, hm? [ Considering the comforts he had to go without in the fleet, a little hot chocolate seemed little compensation, but it's not a bad idea. ] I suppose I may have to resign myself to such a fate. Do you have any books to recommend?

[theshabbiestofmen]

A few that I've bought while planetside-- I can loan you them, if any of them interest you. There's one on the planet's history, one about local fairy tales-- a few fiction novels, I have to say, those are the most fascinating, I mean, to see common themes used in different worlds is quite interesting, but--

Ah. Anyway. So those are what I have.