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[sws_mizuki]

Oh dear, this cold going around is quite nasty, isn't it? 

Wishing all those who have fallen ill a swift recovery! For everyone else, remember to wash your hands often and keep yourselves healthy and fit!

Dr. Yukimura, I was wondering if you had some ginger to spare? Perhaps I can scrounge up some dried lemon peel as well to make big batch of tea for everyone. My grandmother always said this helped with colds!

Comments

[byodoin]

Tea's a good idea. If you make some I'll make sure it gets to the fools stuck in medbay.

[sws_mizuki]

It should help soothe their throats!

[byodoin]

They definitely need it. They sound like shit.

[sws_mizuki]

I can hear the coughing from the hallway!

[byodoin]

Yeah, I actually carried Sanada to sickbay. He was in rough shape. Probably should've rested more.

[sws_mizuki]

Oh, poor thing. He's normally so hale and hearty, too.

[byodoin]

Yeah, it was pretty dramatic compared to how lively he usually is. I'm thinking of making him miso soup like my mom used to make.

[sws_mizuki]

...You can cook?

[byodoin]

I made you cookies before, didn't I?

I can cook. I usually did it for myself before I was stationed here.

[sws_mizuki]

Baking is a little different.. I also assumed you had help.

I thought you just ate MREs...

[byodoin]

Baking is different, but I made those cookies on my own after being showed how to make them once.

And MREs are gross. If I have the option to make my own food it's better. I'll cook for you sometime to show you.

[sws_mizuki]

I see.

Hmm. Perhaps you should make that miso soup for Sanada-san, then.

[byodoin]

I intend to. I consider both Sanada and Niou friends, after all. Only natural to help them feel better.

Though Niou has a professional cooking for him.

[mmmarui]

I probably have lemon peel somewhere, let me check

[sws_mizuki]

That's very kind of you!

[mmmarui]

Got it. Where are you collecting all your goodies? I'll bring it to you.

[sws_mizuki]

I'm using one of the empty kitchen benches. You can't miss the giant stockpot that smells like ginger!

[mmmarui]

So that's what smells so good.

[sws_mizuki]

You should have some when it's done! Prevention is better than cure, after all.

[mmmarui]

Sure, I'd love to try what you whip up.

[wildlionchef]

So kind as always. Let me know if I can help.

[sws_mizuki]

We all do our best, Dr. Tachibana.

Would you happen to have some honey? I understand if you do not; it is very expensive and exactly a priority for colony shipments.

[wildlionchef]

I do, you're welcome to it.

[sws_mizuki]

Thank you! That should help with the soothing properties of the tea.

[wildlionchef]

Thank you for doing this. I'm sure the patients will be grateful.

[sws_mizuki]

As I said, we all do our best. It'll be to everyone's advantage if they recover quickly.

[wildlionchef]

That's true...although we may want someone to look at how hard engineering has to work.

[sws_mizuki]

It's a safety and welfare issue, for sure.

[wildlionchef]

I know you're just the man to look into it.

[z_hikaru]

Can I have some tea?

[sws_mizuki]

Of course! Are you feeling unwell?

[z_hikaru]

Yeah. Think I caught the cold, though I'm not about to collapse or anything.

[sws_mizuki]

Please get plenty of rest! Feel better soon.

[floranotfauna]

Unfortunately, I don't have any ready-for-harvest ginger. You might check with Dr. Tachibana or maybe Ohtori? I know they've gotten some recent food stores that include some items that aren't available through Agriculture. On the plus side, the ginger is growing relatively well and we should have some early next year.

[sws_mizuki]

That's perfectly all right! It's good to know they will be ready next year. I do have some dried ginger and crystallised ginger that will work as well, so it's not all a loss! Do you need any help presently?

[floranotfauna]

I'm currently harvesting a number of crops and preparing them to be sent to the kitchens if you'd like to help with that. Also, if you have any experience with drying herbs for storage that would also be greatly useful.

[sws_mizuki]

Oh, that's simple enough! I'll come by after my shift to see what I can do.