[video] that time again...?

[forgetbeam]

[Hey it's that guy who can get all gross and sweaty just by being passionate or nervous about something. He must be passionately nervous already, just look at him. Wait, no, this is more of a clammy gross sweat going on...

Did he go to the dentist or something? It both looks and sounds like he's trying to speak through a mouth full of anesthetic.]

It appears to be flu season again, so here is your annual reminder of the precautions to take to ensure you do not get sick! Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water and keep them away from your face! Use sanitizer whenever possible! Eat healthily, get enough sleep, don't...

[Ugh, hold on. He makes a bit of a face and takes a deep breath. It is super difficult to focus on making a PSA right now.]

Ah... don't... spread germs, even if you feel fine. [Nailed it.]

A...Actually, the symptoms of a flu include nau-- [URGH] --nausea, coughing, a sore throat, headaches, fever, and chills, but... I haven't heard anybody coughing at all!

[Even right now he's feeling more like his body isn't happy with something he ate, but he doesn't want to really broadcast that. Even if it's plenty obvious just looking at him. Why can't he feel his lips, though.]

It's still important to be vigilant against influenza! However... It occurs to me that what is going around now may only be the result of a mistake in the cafeteria, so... So it is also important to make sure that when you are preparing food, all produce is fresh and washed and all meat is cooked thoroughly! For those of you who include dairy in your diet, check those expiration dates!

[He cannot take this gastro-intestinal distress any longer.]

--Thankyouforlistening!

[CLICK. He's going to need a few minutes before he can respond to anyone.]

Comments

[bloodycrow]

This goes without my needing to say so, however, try not to come back to class until you have recovered. I have no desire to deal with an entire classful of ill pupils.

[forgetbeam]

[OKAY. HE'S BACK.]

Don't worry, this is going to pass in no time!

[He is pretty sure he's passed the worst of it, at least...]

[bloodycrow]

It had better. You are in a single digit number of good students for my class.

[Please get better and come back to whoop the rest of the class into shape.]

[forgetbeam]

[These words of praise are the most important thing to him right now. LOOK HOW HAPPY HE IS.]

Don't worry! I swear, I'll do all that I can to provide only the best example for my peers!!

[bloodycrow]

[The problem is that the enthusiasm he gets in return is exactly what Caim was hoping to avoid. But it's his fault for opening his mouth, he supposes. Praise only excites Kiyotaka, evidently.

On the other hand, there have been worse things.]

I have no doubt that you will. Tend to yourself first, however. You are of no use to your peers or to me while you are unwell.

[forgetbeam]

[Praise gets him super pumped, but it is merely a sign that he's on the right track. Only when he feels like he's done his duty as a role model to inspire everyone else to work just as hard can he truly be content.

Unfortunately for Caim, the best way to encourage others is via enthusiasm, so...]

Yes, sir! I'm already feeling much better than I was before! I should be fine by tomorrow!

[Provided he can actually feel his mouth tomorrow. THAT'S CONCERNING.]

[bloodycrow]

I will be holding you to that.

[Which probably means that if Kiyotaka isn't feeling better by then, Caim just might think it's time to PUT HIM DOWN...

Or not. You know.]

[deathboss]

[That was a quick interruption.]

Bro? Bro! You alright?

[forgetbeam]

[WHERE DO YOU GET OFF, CALLING HIM BRO

THAT WORD IS SACRED.]

It's just a bit of indigestion! Or possibly food poisoning... It's definitely not the flu, I'm certain of that much now!

[audio] because.. no more video >_<

[royaltwili]

[Oh, no.]

You're one of the affected, too? How did that happen?

[forgetbeam]

It definitely wasn't by picking up something contagious! I've been taking extra caution! This... feels more like the result of bad food - [without going into detail or anything, gross] - but I haven't eaten anything different from usual...

[royaltwili]

Bad food? [Maybe someone poisoned something popular in the cafeteria?] What do you usually eat?

[forgetbeam]

Primarily rice and vegetables like carrots, peppers, cabbage, and so on... sometimes I'll add fish or pork, but I haven't had any recently. Rice is always fine, and those vegetables were definitely fresh, so this is really baffling!

[royaltwili]

[Hmm.. might be onto something here.]

Where do you usually get your food?

[forgetbeam]

Only the cafeteria and the student kitchens!

[They're free...]

[royaltwili]

That food must be poisoned then!!

We're all in trouble if that's the case. There go my weekend plans.

[forgetbeam]

I only cooked for myself today, and there's no way I would poison my own food!

[It doesn't occur to him that someone else may have gotten to the ingredients first.]

[royaltwili]

It can take up to a few days after ingesting for you to feel sick afterwards depending on what it is.

Who's supposed to be watching this stuff?

[forgetbeam]

The cafeteria is looked after by the Ursaring in there, but the student kitchens don't have anyone standing guard or anything...
[He'd like to protest more and call this theory completely bogus, but... if so many people are getting sick at once, maybe there is some credibility to it.]

They shouldn't need to! Who would even do something like that?!

[royaltwili]

[Who?] There is evil out there, you know. Hmm.. looks like even this place isn't able to escape that fact.

[forgetbeam]

...No, you're right. [Ugh, he hates admitting that.] There are people here who have definitely caused intentional harm to others before. But something on this level is just so--!

[Ah, wait!]

There is a class on poisons here... I'm not enrolled, but it's possible one of the students could be putting their knowledge to poor use. The teacher would surely be able to tell if what's happening is poisoning after all!

[royaltwili]

[Oooo.. a lead!] Maybe someone should go investigate. Are there any detectives around here when you need one?

[forgetbeam]

There is a school security guard, but any detectives would have to be hired out from some agency in the city. But at times like these, it's best for everyone to do their own investigating and share their discoveries and theories! We'll get to the bottom of this a lot sooner!

[royaltwili]

I'm sure of it. In the meantime.. er.. stay inside? You definitely don't sound well.

Maybe give it a while. Like a day or two. Okay?

[inspirethefire]

[UuuuUUUGH on top of everything else why is this happening?]

You... do you need help? If you're already sick, don't try and bear the illness on your own! I'll bring you anything you need!

[forgetbeam]

No, it's fine! It was just indigestion! It's been taken care of, for the most part!

[inspirethefire]

Be that as it may, you have to make sure not to push yourself!

[Who do you think you're talking to, Hajime. Who do you think is saying it.]

If your immune system is already compromised, it won't do to expose it to more of the illness seen around campus, you know.

[forgetbeam]

I learned my lesson about pushing myself last year. But I feel so useless just staying cooped up in my dorm! If I can work, I should, do you know what I'm saying?!

[inspirethefire]

I understand... there's just a lot of people getting sick, this time of year... moreso than usual, even. Diligence and foolhardiness can come dangerously close, in situations like this.

[forgetbeam]

The idea of poison was suggested before. If something that horrible is true, this is the time to be extra diligent and vigilant in every regard!

[But... HOW.]

[inspirethefire]

If that's really a possibility, then... the most important thing is a careful diet! Eating well and keeping yourself sated will ensure we're bolstered against it as much as possible!

[No, that... that's not... no.]

[forgetbeam]

Is that how one defends themselves against poison?! I see! I had no idea!

[Become immune by eating as much poison as possible, OF COURSE]

In that case, let's eat our fill and be ready!

[morons]