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[lafautedevoltaire]

[It's not cholera, he knows that much. Gavroche isn't sure what to do about being sick. Seeing doctors and getting medicine wasn't for people like him, it doens't even cross his mind that he could now.

He has one blanket wrapped around himself, but even in clothes without holes, he's still cold. And he's lost weight that he really can't afford to lose.]

Does anybody have an extra blanket I could use for a while?

[So cold]

This is spreading fast, even with all this empty space. Pardi, if it gets much worse we're all in trouble. If... people start dying with so many already sick.

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[but_civilization]

[No, it certainly is not cholera, though that, in a confined space would be something of an incredible disaster. Combeferre is feeling it too, though his symptoms are more like a lot of aching, and less chills.

It does make sense that Gavroche, being younger, and not having been here so long would have a harder time of it, but he can't help but find that a little unfair just now, anyway. As it is, he's frowning, furrowing a brow at Gavroche on screen.]

There are plenty of blankets in my room, Gavroche, and I think it would be a good idea if you came to stay here for a while. Would that be all right? I would like to see if I can find something to help you. I promise no leeches, either.

[Well, unless Gavroche wants to watch the leeches or something. Combeferre always kind of liked that sort of thing as a child. But then, Combeferre was almost as odd then a s he is now, so that isn't much surprise. At any rate.]

I'd certainly be glad to come and get you. After what the halls did to us last month, it seems like a better idea than someone new running around, even though you knew Paris best.

[And then Combeferre is sneezing, and making a little face.]

At least I cannot make you sicker.

[lafautedevoltaire]

As long as there aren't any leeches.

[Zero desire for leeches]

I think everyone has this by now. I think I... might need help getting to your room.

[He would never admit it in Paris.]

[but_civilization]

[Gavroche agreeing to this arrangement is actually rather worrying for Combeferre. It means that something is more seriously wrong, and then, when there is the last admission, well, it's not so good at all. That said, he is already getting to his feet.]

It does rather seem that way. I can be there in a few minutes to help.

[lafautedevoltaire]

It'll keep Eponine from worrying.

[Totally the reason he's doing it. The only reason.]

[but_civilization]

It certainly would, or most of it. I think she may still be a bit worried for you, but anything to lessen it would be good.

[Well, it is A reason, anyway. That is something in and of itself.]

I shall be right there.

[lafautedevoltaire]

[He just hopes she doesn't start worrying over him.]

The door's unlocked.

[but_civilization]

[Hopefully Combeferre can keep them from worrying over each other. But, as things are, he's nodding and then getting up to head to Gavroche's door.]

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[jondrette]

Gavroche, you will come stay with myself and Michel immediately. He is sick as well, and I am often exhausted and cold. But we shall take care of you all the same.

There will be soup in it.

[lafautedevoltaire]

I'll come for soup.

[Soup is warm and maybe warm inside might actually help. And the thought of having someone actually take care of him... he would never have believed it, in Paris. No one took care of children on the street, except sometimes other children.]

[jondrette]

Yes, and you shall stay to ease your sister's mind. You and Michel are both sick, as am I. There will be soup and blankets. There is a bed here yet, too.

[lafautedevoltaire]

If you insist.

[He would have been quite fine on the floor, really. He's slept in worst places]

Is anyone onboard well at all?

[jondrette]

I do, and you know I shall.

[Bed. There is a bed. Eponine is small enough that she shares with Combeferre. Such sin.

Take the bed and blankets. And soup.]

Not that I have seen. But I have kept to myself.

[lafautedevoltaire]

Has anyone ever told you you're very stubborn?

[He likes having family, he really does.

And maybe he just really wants someone to take care of him.]

That's what we're supposed to do. So it doesn't spread.

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[peckish4action]

I've got some stuff left over from...

[ my brother. ]

I can share a couple of blankets. Where'd you want me to bring them? Also, have you been to Medical, yet?

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[lafautedevoltaire]

I'm staying with my sister and Combferre. He works in Medical, at least.

[Actually going didn't occur to him. Doctors are for people with money.]

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[peckish4action]

[ And Dick catches that. One eyebrow goes up. ]

Yeah, but if you go to medical, they'll give you something for feeling bad. Though I guess you could ask Combeferre, too. He'll tell you.

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[lafautedevoltaire]

I... could, couldn't I?

[Some things take more getting used to than others]

Some things are hard to get used to.

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[peckish4action]

[ Dick manages a small smile at Gavroche. ]

Yeah, some things kinda are. But at least there are good things to get used to, along with the bad? Like the shuttles. And getting help. Right?

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[lafautedevoltaire]

Yeah. I woudn't even have had soup, if this had happened in Paris.

[He would probably have just died. That happened to a lot of boys like him.]

[redheaded_rock]

I think we'll be okay. Did you get some extra blankets?

[lafautedevoltaire]

My sister found me some.

At least this isn't cholera...

[redheaded_rock]

I'm glad to hear it.

Yeah, I've been sicker before. This isn't pleasant but we'll be fine.

[lafautedevoltaire]

If people start dying, we'll be in trouble. THere's nowhere to go to get away from it spreading.

[redheaded_rock]

We'll figure it out if that happens.

[lafautedevoltaire]

There's better medicine here, at least.