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[ofwesternwinds]

[So. It's raining.

Nevermind the odd and frankly bizarre side effect the rain seems to cause, but nevertheless during this time of the month? It's also freezing. Both are a unique combination this kid is not used to, being from what practically amounts as a desert planet. Naturally a cold was bound to happen sooner or later, and it doesn't help that he hasn't exactly met his physical contact quota recently; although, he hasn't quite taken that part into account yet.

So, when he makes a post, he sticks with text for now. Trying to speak - let alone sing - with a cold was already enough as it is.]

Does anyone know good ways for dealing with a cold? Specifically any home remedies that've worked for you in the past?

[He's about to type more when suddenly a sneeze abruptly cuts off that train of thought. ... It's a good thing he went with text here!]

Anything you have to offer would be appreciated.

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[video]

[dragoncrest]

[Freya has been out and about in the rain, being quite used to it, but thankfully she hasn't found herself under any odd compulsions. As it stands, she's just a little wet as she answers the feed, having decided to check up on things in the network--it's been a while.

The video is the easiest option for her, so that's what she decides on. She does see the name and recognize it, so she answers in a familiar way.] I'm sorry to hear you've fallen ill. [Hopefully they won't start a tradition of always feeling down when they meet.]

I do remember my mother would sometimes make a soup with rice and onions whenever I caught something...

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[ofwesternwinds]

[Rudy would respond in kind, but... sore throat would make things a bit awkward. Still, he's glad to see Freya.]

It's alright. I think I'm just not used to this sort of weather.

[Hopefully not! Though Rudy prefers to look at the brighter side of things. He's sure he'll be better before he knows it...!]

Really? I don't think I've ever had anything like that before. It sounds really good, though.

[video]

[dragoncrest]

I understand. The weather is always like this where I'm from, but I imagine it would take getting used to.

It usually made me feel better. [She brings a hand to her chin, looking thoughtful.] I would attempt to make it for you, though I'm not sure I could get it just right. Cooking has never been my strong suit... [She knows enough to survive, but not enough to really make anything that great.]

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[ofwesternwinds]

You mean it's always raining?

[Now that was a little odd to imagine. Coming from a world where rainfall was typically scarce no matter where you went, it's weird to think of a place where it's always pouring.]

That's all right, I'm sure I can figure something out. Thanks, Freya. [If this were video, there would be a visible smile right now.] I wouldn't say it's mine either, but I know a few things. Took me a while to get the basics down on my own.

[video]

[dragoncrest]

That's right. I am not certain how long it has been like that, but the rain has never completely stopped, as far as I'm aware.

[But it was only one small part of her world, so she didn't imagine a desert where it never rained would be that odd.]

I suppose that is something we share, then. [Well, at least there's a smile from her. She can smile for the both of you.] Is there anything that I can do for you otherwise? I know that sickness here can sometimes be caused by a lack of physical contact, but it would not surprise me if the cause was simply the change of the weather, either...