ISHMAEL

🫧probably not super used to taking care of others but she'll try. has a basic knowledge of how to handle common illnesses, but she likely doesn't get sick often if at all and might not have that much experience with it. she's not squeamish at the very least. it's the best possible time to get some sympathy out of her; you just look really pitiful, and you're asking her for help, and she can't stand to leave you alone in such a state.

🫧she's very insistent upon you taking your medicine at exactly the right time. she sets alarms. stop whining that it tastes bad and just take the damn cough syrup. you're also going to be getting a lot of soup, because she knows that that's supposed to be good for you and it's quick and simple to make. if you are really, really pathetic, you might be able to get her to spoon feed it to you. that information will not be leaving your room though

🫧very by the book once more, she insists on rest. and if you really can't rest without her there, well, she's willing to cuddle with you. she's not worried about catching anything, and again, she really can't bring herself to say no to you in this condition. deep down, it makes her feel good to be able to help you in this way. she doesn’t like to feel powerless, but this is something that she can try to ease your suffering in

🫧at least you're not getting quarantined at sea 🤷‍♂️

RODYA

🫧i'm so sorry to say this but she is probably squicked out by your sickly-ness. it's icky. she's not going to leave you to fend for yourself, but she's not gonna cuddle you, and she's probably going to hate a lot of it. like if you have a fever she'll change the cool damp rag on your forehead, but she'll make a face and it'll be very obvious she's grossed out

🫧will however pet your head and coo at you like you're the most pathetic creature on the planet, but her bringing your favorite snacks/drinks might make up for it. she's always struck me as the sort to do kind things but not act the nicest while doing them/be borderline patronizing, but she cares about you and doesn't want you to suffer

🫧she's got home remedies from when she was a kid and she is willing to try them all. they're low cost/free and really not that difficult because they're from when she was a kid, but she really does want to help and believes that they will

🫧tries to take your mind off of your misery. she'll bring some card games or even just sit and talk with you for as long as you can stay awake. she sticks around when you fall asleep in case you wake up and need something, and also because she does get a little worried. growing up in the backstreets, she's definitely seen small illnesses take people away unexpectedly. on occasion she'll look up from whatever she's doing, make sure you're okay, and go back to it