#AND PRONE TO PNEUMONIA

[maidofmetal]

WHO THE FUCK GOT MY MOMMY SICK 🤬😷🔪🤬😷🔪🤬😷🔪🤬😷🔪🤬😷🔪

[damnedrainbows]

I am feeling a deep escalation of sickness today

and might have to go see if I have pneumonia, actually

[leafened]

guess who might have fungal pneumonia from mushroom foraging..!

[mrslittletall]

I am at the last few days off from work, but I feel relaxed and better. I really needed that. Now I can go back to work with a lot more ease. Now if only my husband would get better...

[basketcat]

my dad has pneumonia :( everyone send good lung vibes please

[okom]

i love blaming all my problems on frank iero so i’m claiming that ls dunes not showing up to the thursday show is the reason that

[jedi-bird]

Feeling a lot better today than yesterday and kind of thinking that the trip to urgent care was a waste of time because "obviously I wasn't sick enough and could have waited." Which is bullshit because I'm only feeling better because I'm on medication that's actually working now. Rule of thumb, if you feel bad see a doctor and listen to their advice. Don't suffer needlessly and get worse if you can avoid it. And yes, American health care sucks and is unaffordable if you don't have insurance. And truthfully, my insurance wouldn't cover any of my meds yesterday; pharmacist used a discount card to help me out but I didn't care too much because I want to feel better.

[gallusrostromegalus]

hi i see that you have much smart dog experience. i may have accidentally purchased such a dog. she's only 10 weeks, and ive had her 1, and she's already outmatched every puzzle feeder i got or have made. to the point that she is morosely disappointed when her food comes in an actual food bowl. do you know where i can find like. "heres 100 enrichment toys you can make out of free trash so your dog stops eating fucking rocks for enrichment" lists. i only have so many paper towel tubes XD

Herschel now just disassembles puzzle feeders, so I've been focusing on "Toys that, even if he already knows how to operate them, will still take TIME for him to collect the treat from" to give him something to fuss with.

Herschel eats all his meals out of a Kong Wobbler, because he will otherwise eat so fast he will literally inhale and choke on his kibble and I do not need him developing pneumonia from aspiration. Even though it's a "Simple" toy it slows him down and he does have to think a bit to tip it in the most efficient manner possible. Kong's "Flipz", "Gyro" and "Rewards Wally" are also really good "dog needs to think/carefully manipulate the toy for food" toys that act as both mental stimulation and exercise and "give human a break for up to twelve minutes" toys.

I highly reccomend KONG as a brand- they're local to Denver and have an impeccable saftey record and all of the toys I have gotten from them have held up extremely well vs. the ravages of three entirely too smart and strong-jawed dogs at once.

Some more thoughts:

If she's not prone to shredding rubber, the kind of treat toys she has to chew are also good stimulation.

If you don't want to give her That Many treats, my vet said that dogs can have as many green beans as they want. Just make sure that the beans haven't had salt added to them- canned usually does, but frozen green beans usually don't, but always check the label.

You can make nearly any toy last longer, or make a cheap long-puzzle by freezing the treats so they take longer to eat AND provides hydration. Herschel's most favorite treat of all time is literally a wad of sliced green beans in a dixie cup, filled with water and frozen. Just peel off the cup and hand him the chunk of ice and he's good for up to half an hour and more chill afterwards.

You can also freeze lick mats

If your girl is like Charlie and doesn't like greenbeans, you can also try freezing paper cups of: Canned pumpkin, apple slices in water, putting some ice cubes in the bottom of the cup, a gob of peanut butter in the middle and then fill it with water to make a peanutbutter filled ice cube.

If your girl is REALLY like charlie who has figured out how to use labor negotiation and strike tactics for better treats: boiled chicken chunks frozen in some of the water you boiled them in.

Walkies are as much mental stimulation as they are physical exercise. Take her out and let her sniff to her heart's content.

Also Puppies in particular need like, SO MUCH exercise.

Let her participate in activities with you. Herschel and charlie sit in the kitchen and I narrate cooking dinner to them, which seems to interest them, even if I don't have spare veggie ends to give them. I also frequently bring them along in the car if I'm running errands when it's cold enough to do that, so they have something new to look at, and get to participate. I also am more likely to stop at a new park and give myself some exercise and mental stimulation.

Training her to do tasks is GREAT Smart Dog enrichment- esp if she's a herding or heeler, they LOVE being helpful. I taught the dogs they get a small treat if they come in from the yard without me having to go chase them down, which saved me a lot of hassle, and now I'm working on teaching herschel to pick things up off the floor for me if I drop them and alert for chickpeas, which my housemate is allergic to.

A lot of dogs like cat-type toys. Tie a stick or some fleece to some paracord and drag or flycast it around for her to chase/play tug with when she catches it. Toys that bounce unexpectedly were also a huge hit. or just wave the string around the cat and the corgi both like that.

If you live in farm country or know other people with pets, you can grab something with the scent of another animal on it and bring it home for her to smell. Charlie and Herschel spent the better part of three days investigating the wad of horse undercoat I brought home and put in the spare wobbler for them to smell.

[gladtobeagirl]

Hi I'm Back!

I'm pleased to say that I'm now fully recovered from what developed into a bad case of pneumonia. I'm afraid I have always been prone to chest infections but I've never been as ill as I was this time. Thankfully Anna was able to eventually persuade me to go into hospital where the medical staff and some strong antibiotics were eventually able to sort me out - although I still feel as weak as a kitten!

In one of their comments someone said what a bad year I had had. They were right, so I intend to take things a bit easier from now on. Last week Anna and I spent the week at a country cottage in Wiltshire and I just rested. We had lots of country walks and fresh air (between the showers!) and I even got to see Stonehenge. I returned to work this week but from now on I'm going to jobshare and only work Monday to Wednesday. By the way, I had some lovely 'Get Well Soon' cards from the kids and staff at school. I was really touched.

The blog will also be slightly different. I will no longer try and add to it everyday. I'm just going to be a bit more relaxed about it. I'm so glad to be back here with my many friends (if anyone's still following me!) and I hope to contact some of you soon.

Lots of love

Katie XXX

[astrobiscuits]

Chiron: where is our physical (and mental) wound?

I'm currently reading a book about Chiron (did you know it's actually half asteroid, half comet? me neither), which inspired me to make this post. I'm in no way an expert in medical astrology, just a curious owl that wants to learn more about every branch of astrology out there (my Sag Venus loves it!!🤭)

DISCLAIMER!!! I'm not a doctor. If you've been feeling any symptoms described here, TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR, NOT WITH ME

Observation: Before we dive in, i'd like to mention that the position of Chiron in the houses is important. Not every house placement suggests having a poor physical condition. The most prominent Chiron placements when it comes to having a medical condition are: Chiron in 1st house (house of self, visible illnesses), Chiron in 5th house (illnesses since birth/early childhood), Chiron in 6th house (house of health, if Saturn is also sitting there it points to chronic illnesses), Chiron in 8th house (house of death, may point to severe diseases or poor reproductive health) and Chiron in 12th house (house of the unconscious, deals with mental illnesses)

Honorable mention to Chiron in 3rd house and Chiron in 9th house as they represent accidents while travelling. If Chiron is heavily afflicted in these houses (unless it's also conjuncting Jupiter), it may point to...let's just say you're gonna be in a hospital bed in a vegetative state, but remember, nothing has a 100% possibility of happening, you're just more susceptible to it happening. I suggest checking the position of Chiron in Solar Return charts for the possible timing of it happening (look for Chiron in 3rd house/Chiron in 9th house as it activates your natal Chiron)

Without further do, let's dive in⚕️

Chiron in Aries: frequent headaches, frequent nose bleeds, teeth problems (sensitive teeth, tooth decay), deafness, skull fractures, cerebral anemia, brain tumours, hemophilia, epilepsy, BPD

Chiron in Taurus: frequent colds, frequent voice loss, thyroid problems (goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidis, etc.), tonsilitis, OCD

Chiron in Gemini: lung problems (asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc.), speech problems (stuttering, cluttering, mutism), alzheimer's disease, ADHD, OCD

Chiron in Cancer: frequent stomach pain, prone to lactose intolerance, (for girls) breast lumps, breast cysts, breast infections, nipple discharge, depression, anxiety

Chiron in Leo: prone to insolation, frequent heart palpitations, chest pain, hypertension, hypotension, arteriosclerosis, scoliosis, kyphosis

Chiron in Virgo: frequent bloating, prone to gluten intolerance, chronic allergies, diabetes, rabies, autism, ADHD, OCD

Chiron in Libra: prone to acne, frequent lower back pain, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones

Chiron in Scorpio: frequent pain down there, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, depression

Chiron in Sagittarius: frequent pain in the hips, prone to hips dislocation, cirrhosis, sciatica

Chiron in Capricorn: prone to knees dislocation, osteoarthritis, bone problems (osteopenia, osteoporosis), gout, depression

Chiron in Aquarius: electrical injuries, shin splints, osteofibrous dysplasia, ankle sprain, ankle fractures, poor blood circulation, schizophrenia

Chiron in Pisces: prone to break toes, athlete's foot, bunions, addison's disease, hormonal deregulation, aphantasia, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety

Yes, i'm aware of the fact that it's a generational planet and it moves very slowly through signs

BONUS: It's important to take into consideration all planets that conjunct, square or opposite Chiron (regardless if they're personal or generational) + the Ascendant for additional info about our illnesses

Ex. Let's take me as an example. My Chiron is in my 10th house in Capricorn squaring Saturn in 4th house (so double Capricorn energy) and Aries Ascendant. Guess what? I've got TMJ (basically a jaw disorder affecting the joints) and i've got it from my fam -_- (Saturn rules tradition i love my fam)

I also believe that having a heavy afflicted Chiron in general makes someone prone to having a medical condition, even if it's not in the houses mentioned previously (like in my case). However, these people are more focused on the main meaning of the house, not their health problems. They tend to ignore their health problems or they just don't care

I hope you enjoyed my post and found it insightful :)

What's your wound? Lmk in the comments your placements and your illnesses

Kisses xoxo

[xxgoblin-dumplingxx]

how is assistant reader doingg

"Thank you Dick-"

"Are you gonna die?"

"It's just a cold buddy, Bruce is over reacting just a little."

"Hardly," Bruce said frowning, picking Dick up to put him on the bed next to you as he leaned down to kiss your head. "You're prone to upper respiratory infections. And you've had pneumonia."

"I was 8 and I fell in a pond-"

"Still," he said, carefully measuring cough suppressant and pressing his hand to your forehead. You still feel too warm.

But. Dick is more than happy to be a space heater along with Ace.

"Not taking any chances. Sniffles get nasty with you. And quickly."

"Worry wart."

"If you get sick he pouts," Dick added helpfully, claiming your remote to scroll through channels until he found a likely movie.

[lunarlianna]

Medical astrology

This article draws inspiration and is based on information found in two notable books: "Complete Practical Astrology" by Edward Lyndoe, published in 1938, and "Complete Herbal" by Nicholas Culpeper, dating back to 1652. It's not uncommon for individuals with a stellium in a specific zodiac sign to experience health issues associated with that sign more prominently compared to those with just one planet in that sign. The concentration of planetary energy in one sign can intensify the characteristics and tendencies associated with it, including health-related aspects.

The history behind it

In early-modern Europe, people held a deep fascination with the connection between celestial bodies and our well-being. This belief traced back to ancient notions of the Four Elements and the Four Humors, forming the basis of humoral theory in medicine. Originating with Hippocrates and evolving through Galen, this theory centered on balancing bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile. Men were seen as hot and dry, while women were considered cold and wet. Dietary choices and flavors were believed to influence humor balance.

These ancient ideas were intricately linked to Zodiac signs, seasons, cardinal directions, qualities, temperaments, and life stages. People believed that our health relied on maintaining a delicate equilibrium among these factors, shaping a complex system that demanded precise language to explain.

As interest in astrology grew in the 16th century, printed books, such as "Planetary Books" and "Folk Calendars," became popular sources of knowledge. These texts provided valuable insights, bridging the gap between celestial and earthly realms. They aimed to empower readers with wisdom about their place in the universe.

Aries: rules over the head, face, eyes, and the brain's cognitive functions, influencing the distribution of both mental and physical energy. This sign is associated with health concerns like headaches, fevers, neuralgia, eye issues, skin eruptions, inflammations, wounds, and accidents. Individuals born under Aries may have an abundance of energy, often exceeding their mental and emotional balance. Many health issues can be traced back to factors such as excessive physical exertion or bouts of intense anger. It's advisable for Aries individuals to prioritize maintaining a sense of balance and inner poise to promote their overall well-being.

Taurus: you should know that your sign is linked to certain areas of your body like the neck, ears, throat, larynx, and tonsils. These body parts might need a little extra care. Your sign is also associated with your ability to recover from health issues. However, it's important to be mindful of diseases that can specifically affect your throat. One thing to keep in mind is that Taurus individuals often have a love for indulgence and comfort, which can sometimes lead to health challenges. Additionally, your tendency to dwell on problems might make you more sensitive to minor health issues. So, remember to strike a balance and take good care of your well-being.

Gemini: For those born under the sign of Gemini, certain areas of the body require attention. Gemini influences the arms, shoulders, muscles, and bones, as well as the respiratory system, including the trachea and bronchi, and even the hands. People with this sign may be more prone to health issues like bronchial complaints, lung conditions such as pneumonia and pleurisy, nerve-related diseases, asthma, and anemia. These health challenges can often be traced back to nervous reactions and restlessness, which are characteristic of Gemini individuals.

Cancer: you have an influence on various parts of the body, including the stomach, breasts, solar plexus, diaphragm, and the upper portion of the liver. These areas are closely tied to matters of nutrition and digestion. Health issues that commonly afflict those born under Cancer often originate from emotional factors, triggered by mental irritants. These emotional disturbances can lead to nervous reactions and a general decrease in vitality. Interestingly, it's been suggested that more often than not, the health of a Cancerian is affected by external factors and the actions of others rather than self-inflicted harm. So, it's important for Cancer individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being and maintain a harmonious environment to support their overall health.

Leo: you have a special connection with the heart, spine, and vital forces carried by the blood. This makes you particularly susceptible to issues like heart troubles and poor circulation. Remember, many of these health challenges can be linked to overexertion or pushing yourself too hard. So, take good care of your energy levels and avoid unnecessary strain to keep your health in top shape.

Virgo: you have a unique connection with your own digestive system, which encompasses your intestines, alimentary canal, and the lower part of your liver. However, it's essential to recognize that individuals born under this sign might also be more prone to experiencing digestive issues and complaints, especially concerning the intestines. For you, these digestive troubles could occasionally stem from nervous causes, potentially leading to discomforts like acidity and other digestive challenges. It's a part of your unique astrological makeup, emphasizing the importance of taking extra care of your digestive well-being and managing any stress or anxiety that might contribute to these issues.

Libra: you are associated with specific areas of the body, including the kidneys, loins, appendix, lumbar vertebrae, and the skin. These are related to the body's liquid processes. Health challenges that often affect Virgos include kidney problems and issues related to the spine. These troubles are frequently linked to nervous exhaustion. To maintain your well-being, it's crucial for Virgos to manage stress and avoid situations that lead to nervous strain.

Scorpio: your zodiac sign governs several vital areas of the body, including the organs of reproduction, bladder, gallbladder, colon, and rectum. These parts are closely tied to procreation and reproduction. Health issues frequently associated with Scorpios involve the organs mentioned earlier. Problems may arise due to excessive worrying and the influence of others on the individual, which can break down resistance. To maintain good health, it's important for Scorpios to find ways to manage stress and emotional pressures effectively.

Sagittarius: you have a  connection to certain body areas like the hips, thighs, and sciatic nerves. These parts are linked to your senses and how you perceive illnesses through your nerves. Health issues that Sagittarians often face include conditions like gout, rheumatism, and sciatica, as well as accidents. Restlessness can be a contributing factor to these problems, and individuals under this sign may have a propensity for accidents and injuries. Therefore, it's essential for Sagittarians to cultivate a sense of caution and mindfulness to prevent such mishaps and maintain their well-being.

Capricorn: you have an influence on the knees, joints, and hair. These are connected to processes related to preservation and conserving energy. Health issues commonly associated with Capricorns include skin complaints and diseases affecting the parts of the body influenced by this sign. Such ailments often have their origins in inhibitions. Therefore, it's important for Capricorns to focus on finding a balance between preserving energy and addressing any emotional or mental inhibitions that may impact their well-being.

Aquarius: your influence goes to the lower legs (calves and ankles), teeth, and blood circulation. These areas are interconnected with the body's circulation and eliminative processes. Health issues often associated with Aquarians include accidents affecting the ankles, as well as complaints related to this part of the body. Conditions such as varicose veins, blood poisoning, and certain nervous diseases may also be relevant. Many of these health challenges may have nervous causes, often tied to the highly sensitive nature of those born under the Aquarius sign. Therefore, maintaining emotional balance and managing stress is crucial for overall well-being.

Pisces your zodiac sign influences specific areas of the body, including the feet and toes. These are related to perspiration and the lymphatic processes within the body. Health challenges often associated with Pisceans include conditions like influenza, colds, and diseases accompanied by mucous discharges. Many of these complaints may have their origins in an overactive or overheated mind, possibly with perceived injuries from others. Additionally, individuals born under the Pisces sign tend to exhibit a high level of physical and mental sensitivity, which can contribute to various health issues. Therefore, it's important for Pisceans to manage stress, maintain emotional balance, and address any perceived injuries to promote overall well-being.

[damnedrainbows]

maybe I’ll write an open with some sick muses because

fucking hell am I sick x.x

[historia-vitae-magistras]

Since now we know how the Kiwi is when on the green, how are her brothers when they're greened out as well?

Jack's a bit of a mess on pot. I don't think he likes it very much. He's mellow on like 2-3 hits. But after that, then he's one of those jittery, starving potheads that's shaking down the nearest service stand for like 10 Chiko rolls, and between him and Zee, they clean out the damn kitchen. He gets greened out pretty easily and runs for the fucken hills when startled. Kind of prone to bad highs but in that really easily upset kind of way rather than the paranoid-might-induce-schizophrenia-type. Also the least chill person on weed.

Alfred is fine when he smokes. He unwinds, eats a lot, and stares up at the stars like he's seeing them for the first time. He plays a lot of cozy video games and watches stoner comedies if he does it at home. Gets pretty cuddly. It's really a relaxing thing for him to do on the balcony. When he does edibles, spots or any other types, he's impatient, goes and does way too much and becomes a paranoid whacko who just starts talking about how aliens are real, the government put something into the water to make the frogs gay and then starts crying on Matt its not his fault he's bi since he's just a tadpole being biochemically manipulated. Despite also being bi as the day is long. He is no longer allowed to do dabs or eat more than one brownie.

Matt... Matt is a fucken pro at this, and he's one of those people who tries fucking everything. He's downing six shatter bars and experiencing his first serotonin in six weeks. He's doing dabs just to sleep sometimes. He's hot-boxing Northern Light. He's got the cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoid ratios of every subspecies of weed known to man memorized. He's boofed it, dabbed it, spotted it, done every bong known to man. He's got one of those like sci-fi-looking gravity bongs in the back room somewhere. And as a result, his highs have a pretty broad spectrum between giggly happy lad who is perfectly functional to so fucking baked he's actually enjoying his life too crying about how he's sorry he's so sucky. And then there's like 'such a resolute mess of a stoner he's been absolutely ripped for three weeks in a row and hasn't even noticed he's got bong cough so bad its probably pneumonia' kind of high.

[shini--chan]

Axis + Prussia are stuck in a meeting or a flight is delayed causing them to be late in returning home. Only the problem is that they left their s/o alone in the basement during the winter as punishment. Would they feel remorseful if s/o caught pneumonia or was frost-bitten? Wonderful blog by the way.👍

Yandere Axis + Prussia - Frozen

Austria

Rodrich chastised himself the second time today. Frustrated, he stared down on your prone form. Your lips were blue as well as your hands, which were both curled up and pressed against your chest. You didn't even seem to conciouness enough to recognise that he was here, judging from how you didn't even stirr when he lifted you up causiously. You trembled in his arms as he haphazzardly kicked the door open and trugded through the thick snow to the main house.

Earnestly, he had thought it would be one of those warm Aprils this year. It had started out as such after all - there had been daffidols and tulips and snowbells in the small garden, and the air had been think with the scents of spring and bird song. However, April had always been a willful month and this time, it had graced with heavily snowfall in the exact week when he had locked you in the rundown old barn as punishment and had then been summoned to the capital.

He layed you on the narrow bench in the living room, refraining from trying to arrange your limbs und into a more favourable position - he knew that would only cause more complications. Opening the oven door next to you, he then proceeded to build a fire. He had just arived and therefore it was still cold in the mountain cabin.

Roderich would be more annoyed than paniced. Taking on responsiblity in a rare moment, he could recognised that this would have been his fault. However, this wouldn't prevent him from lecturing you and in your weakened state, you wouldn't have any energy to argue.

Would have tea ready (no hot chocolate for bad kiddies) and a few warm infustions if needed. While he might not look the part, he knows how to live in the mountains and deal with all the problems and hardships that could entail.

Germany

Normally, Ludwig would have shoved you to the other side of the bed if you nudged your cold feet against him. But this wasn't normal, and he begrudgingly let you, feeling goosebumps rise all over his skin. Clicking his tongue, he forced himself to stay still.

In the privacy of his mind he told himself that it was splendid that you were moving again - he had been scared that the hypothermia was more severe than his initiatale assesment had led him to believe. If that had been the case he would have had to deliever you to a hospital and he blanched at the thought of letting over people touch you.

He shifted slightly, trying his best to relax as much as he could with an ice-cold body pressed up against him and resume watch Tatort. Another 20 minutes passed, with the detective being a hair-breadth away from catching the actual culprit, when he heard a few slurred words. With how emotionally invested he was, he ignored you - it probably would only be something innane anyway.

Though, you elected to emphasise your point by clumsily drapping an arm over his chest, placing a chilled hand directly over his heart. While your body temperature had significantly improved, he still yelped in surprise, the jerky movements causing him to dislodge his head phones.

Balefully he glared at you, only to be met with a pained expression, and a quiet yet pointed demand: "Hug."

A burst of warmth erupted in his belly. You actually wanted physical closness! Though you were cold, had broken quiet a few rules roughly a week ago and he wanted to finish his Tatort episode. Oh, the dilemea!

Germany would take care of you to the best of his ability. Due to what happened he would feel guilty, and he would beat himself up about it, something you could exploit later to your advantage. Though on the other hand, there would still be the residues of anger caused by whatever had brought on the punishment in the first place. Don't push him too far.

Italy

"Go slowly. Eating to fast on an empty stomach will only make you throw up, bella", Feliancano said, though to him it sounded like somebody else was talking and the words weren't his own, eventhough the voice was his, with how surreal the situation was. But that wasn't the right word - dreamlike would be more appropiate with how lightheaded he felt.

Your slowness with eating was more due to fatigue and pain in your still stiff joints, than you actually heading his words. Hunger glinted in your eyes, and your movements were imbued with frustrated cluminess. You stuffed the tomatoes and mozzarella in your mouth, not caring that the dressing dribbled down your chin and stained your sleepware - you were simply too exhausted to care.

He sat down opposite you, impassively watching you eat. A light meal because this was your first soild meal in three days. The oil and vinegar and light herbs to counter the traces of alcohol in your blood.

Before he had left, he had switched of the electricity and water, you had earned that. Besides his trip taking a bit longer than anticipated he had had a wrong estimate of his stocks. With no other choice when the bottled water and juice had run out, you had switched over to emptying his liquor cabinett. The winter was cold in the northern parts of his country and with having passed out and giving off more body heat than normal due to intoxication, you had gotten frostbite.

Italy would be franky shocked when he would come home to a frostbitten and unconcious y/n in his cellar next to the wine rack. At first he would be in a frenzy, calling one of the officials in charge of handling his affairs for guidance. With their directions he would warm you up.

Would feed you warm milk and honey and soups. During your recovery, he would dote on you after overcoming the initial shock. Besides his concern being genuine, he would also see the chance to gain your trust and charm you. You would be in a very vunerable position where you would be forced to rely on him for safety and health. While the circumstances couldn’t be worse, the opportunity couldn’t be better in Feliciano’s eyes.

Japan

Kiku stared at you. It was all he could do to prevent himself from scowling at you. Inwardly, he did his best to calm himself and smooth over his own ruffled feathers. This was one of the moments where he loathed the fact that he loved you the way he did. Or perhaps it was just this strange modern era that had caused him to grow soft and far too compassionate.

Seeing his eyes burning into you, you tilted the mug of hot chocolate his way, making a soft humming noise in askance. Sighing, he shook his head.

“No, it is just for you. Now drink up. It is best if you get warm quickly.”

After a few seconds of staring at him blankly, you carefully nodded and stuck the straw back in your mouth, resuming your sluggish slurping. As cute as you were when dazed, he would rather not have a repetition of this. It was all so tiresome. Really, who did you think you were, catching hypothermia like that. He had finally though you could care for yourself, that you could cope with a harsher punishment but no – you just had to put him in a situation where aside from dragging his weight, he had to drag yours as well.

By now he was utterly exhausted due to all the trouble you had caused him. When you were finally fully recovered, you would have repay him. After all, one hand washes the other, or not? He did so much for you, protected and provided for you, so the least you could do was reciprocate his affections. Alas! even that seemed to be demanding too much from you, if your repeated transgression were anything to go by.

But he was a patient man, and additionally, hopefully this event would make you see the light.

Japan would be more annoyed than anything else. He would be already stressed out as it is and would love nothing more than to come home to be greeted by his partner with a warm meal and understanding words. Instead, you had the audacity to fall ill and thus heap more work on his already overfilled plate. Have you no sense of shame?

Would hold the whole affair over your head afterwards. While he does like to to take care of you, that would only be at its own time and pace. Kiku doesn't like to be forced to do things. So he would use it to lecture you on how you would be lost without him and with how much he does for you, you should return the favour.

Prussia

"Hand!", Gilbert demanded, his own one outstretched.

"What with it?", you asked, befuddled to what he could possiblely want. It was perfectly clear - as long as you didn't have hypothermia.

Annoyed by your slowness, he harshly grabbed your hand, roughly pulling it towards him. You yelped in pain, trying desperately to escape the iron grip with your flailing strength. Yet it was to no avail – he callously ignored your cries of pain and begun pressing around your lower arm.

When he had practised on corpses 100 years ago during his anatomy course at the Charlete in Berlin, yet, as said, that had been a hundred years ago. You were a live person, and the cold you had been subjected to for so long made it difficult to press a vein out.

Losing his patience with you, Gilbert delivered a harsh slap to your arm, causing a weak shriek to fly over your lips. By now you were crying, the hot tears stinging where they touched your cold cheeks. Surely he had only inflicted more damage through his manhandling.

Finally finding a vein, he inserted the needle, holding your arm firmly to ensure you didn’t jerk away and harm yourself more. Letting out a sigh of relief, Prussia quickly grabbed the gauze and cotton patch he had prepared, fixating the needle and putting the IV bag with the warm saline solution on a high shelf beside the bed so that it could drip into your system, heating you from the inside out.

Gilbert would be angry – at you, at himself, at the world itself for deciding to be cold at the most inconvenient time. Why did you have to be weak and bring him in such a predicament, he would ask himself. Nevertheless, he would get on to warm you as quickly as possible since time would be essential. He would do active inner warming, hence the warm saline solution.

[thegreenhordes]

Twilight's Notes: What is Known

What is known of 'The Glow' infection: - The Glow, Also known as Pustule Pox, Green Horde Disease, or The ████████ Contagion, so far eludes me as to where exactly it emerged. Subject ████████ ███████ has informed me ground zero's location, but has no clue at this time what the true beginnings were. If I could get to Ground Zero without putting everypony at risk, I would. - Through either sheer luck or early treatment with common medicines, an infected pony has anywhere between a 5-40 percent chance of recovering during the early infection stage. The more aggressive the medical treatments, the better the results. There are currently 6 recovered ponies in camp- there were 7, but unfortunately the permanent symptoms of early infection leaves recovered ponies vulnerable. Granny Smith was up in her years, and simply couldn't recover from the cold she caught. It was a miracle on its own that she survived being infected by The Glow. - Samples of infectious material shows that this contagion is in a constant state of mutation. Given that there are already two separate stages as of now, I wouldn't be shocked if more popped up in the future... - Animals infected by The Glow do not progress pass the initial infection stage, though the symptoms persist as a chronic condition just the same as a recovered pony. Poor Spike, I'm just glad he's still with us. - Attempting treatment via magic results in death of the subject, Discord's chaos magic appears to be ignored by the infection, save during a few instances where his abilities accelerated the infection tenfold. Discord seems to be naturally immune, however- if he wasn't such a scaredy-pants about needles I'd be able to study his immunity better.

Current Treatment plan for early infection: - Rest and medication (those used for things like the common cold, the flu, and pneumonia appear to be the most effective.) - Quarantine, This not only prevents them from infecting others, but keeping patients in a sterile environment alongside the previously noted rest and medicine have had the most promising results. So far the simple treatment plan is our best bet, aggressively and frequently administering medication has been the main cause for the camp having any recovered ponies at all. I do hope to find something with a higher success rate however- Preventing progression is one of our best chances to get this under control again- permanently this time.

Subjects (Infected under study as of the past month): - Cheerilee: Dead, died of malnutrition as a stage 3 'Growler' - Sweetie Drops: Alive, Stage 2 Type 2, Mute. Her vitals are fine for now, but she's becoming more and more prone to stalking behavior, and we've had to install a second door to her room for security. - Bow Hothoof: Alive, Stage 1 Growler, Progressing fast towards Stage 2. Rainbow Dash was devastated when her dad arrived with news of her mom's death and a bite on his right front leg. We tried to help him recover but he was too late into the early infection and progressed to stage 1 within days. He said he 'Just wanted to see his daughter again'. Rainbow Dash spends a lot of time talking to him through the glass of his room. - Fluffy Clouds: Dead, entered Stage 4 of Type 2 and had to be put down. Type 2 infected are too dangerous. Type 1 'Growlers' might be strong and powerful hunters, but I Don't feel comfortable having a Stage 4 Type 2 under long-term observation right now. - Nurse Redheart: Alive, Unfortunately infected when Cheerilee unexpectedly entered Stage 2 faster than usual and bit her. Something is off about her, I can never get a good look at her because she says the light hurts her and they're kept off in and around her room as a result. If I do turn the lights on for talk sessions or to try and get samples she hides under her bed. In either instance she just.... stares. Her eyes glow stronger than a Type 2, and she is eerily quiet most of the time, in a way that makes me want to be quiet and hide when I'm near her room. She might be a new infected Type, but until I can safely get an actual sample from her I can't know. She doesn't have pustules on the outside of her body either- They seem to glow from within her, and I see them inside her mouth whenever she speaks.

Number of infected who died under my care since the outbreak started: Fifty. The more that number grows, the worse I feel. I hope the other princesses have good news for me soon, this is all starting to wear me down.