“Are You Okay?”

chatty characters pale-faced and silent

quiet and reserved characters rambling deliriously

character who always resorts to humour clearly trying to think of a quip but coming up empty

no-nonsense character so loopy that they can’t stop giggling

a stoic character’s hands trembling in panic

an easily frightened character so far out of it that they aren’t aware of what’s happening to them, much less afraid

intelligent characters who can’t think straight

protective (self-sacrificial) characters letting someone else take the fall for them because they’re too weak to object

patient characters snapping at whoever comes near

affectionate character who wants to be alone

Sicktember 2026 Prompts:

1. Crash Out

2. Worried sick

3. Forced to care for a rival

4. Medical restraints

5. “Stop whining, you’re fine,” (They’re not fine)

6. Doctor visit

7. Sick on a date

8. “I can’t keep anything down,”

9. Sick in a snowstorm

10. “Stop getting out of bed!”

11. Wrapped in blankets

12. Sick in front of a partner for the first time

13. A usually shy pet begins to curl up to the sick character more

14. Infected wound

15. Rehab after a severe illness

16. Sick while camping

17. Caregiver burn out

18. Character gets spoiled by their caregiver

19. “I can’t afford to go to the doctor,”

20. Parenting while sick

21. Gaunt face

22. Carnival food poisoning

23. X-Ray

24. “My boss won’t let me take a sick day.”

25. Out of medicine

26. “I just want my parent (s),”

27. Work from home day

28. Dizzy

29. “You made the soup wrong!”

30. Mental health day

Alt Prompts:

1. “I don’t need anyone to take care of me!” (Loves being dotted on)

2. Pillow fort

3. “I’m bored.” “You wouldn’t be bored if you took a damn nap,”

4. Flowers

you feed the cats. some mornings you wish you had a dog to motivate you to go out for a jog before breakfast, but today you're glad you don't. you're not even sure why; the weather is great and in theory a jog should sound nice, but all you really want to do is sit down and stare into nothing. you figure maybe it's your body telling you you didn't sleep well so you decide not to push it.

you do your 15 minutes of light yoga anyway, to the great entertainment of the cats, who insist on participating. you feel a little dizzy afterwards--and during, you just tried to ignore it--but you blame low blood sugar and head into the kitchen for breakfast.

That nasty wound ended up infected, they’re changing bandages around reddened and seeping wounds with a sky-high fever

They were hoping so badly that their imperfectly-bandaged broken bone or twisted joint would heal without issue, but it causes them enough pain that they have to somehow re-set it

Hoping that their three, four-day illness would finally ease up, only to have someone in their life need to frantically call the hospital as they become delirious or very dangerously dehydrated

Pushing, and pushing, and pushing thinking that they can get away with it after a little rest and recovery time, only to be so knocked flat at a terrible time with pain or illness or exhaustion they they physically can’t push themselves any more and simply won’t be able to for a while

what’s the situation? have they just gotten rescued? are they dying? touch starved? or maybe just tired, and want a safe place to rest? or all of the above?

is it a leap? are they desperately crawling into caretaker’s embrace, trying to get as close as possible? or is it cautious, like they’re scared caretaker will say no? or is it arduous— maybe they’re weak from fatigue or injuries or blood loss, and it takes a lot of effort for them to make the movements.

Who feels sick to their stomach, can barely see through tears, but can’t really feel the grief because their mind is running through everything that has to be done.

Blood mopped up, hydrogen peroxide dissolved it, spray it where it’s splattered over the concrete. Dont let whumpee look, keep them warm, keep them in sight, comfort them, hand on the shoulder, the words are warm and soft and comforting, they must be, they hear them come out of their mouth automatically.

Bloody clothes go in the washing machine, soap and cold water, get whumpee into the shower, help scrub the blood from under their nails. Bandages, painkillers, careful stitches with strangely steady hands. They feel the grief looming in the distance, but now everything feels calloused and cold and heartless, disgustingly practical as tasks tally up in their mind.

Heres Some Nausea Whump Tropes Since I've been Gone for The Longest:

Sorry that I haven't been very consistent with posting on here, I've been getting over procrastination so I should be posting way more frequently so you guys will have more content from me, thank you!!

These tropes mostly consist of some of my favorites.

PRE-NAUSEA WHUMP:

✮ When the whumpee has their hand over or near their mouth "just in case".

✮ Going quiet and answering questions with short hums or nods.

✮ Sudden sensitivity to smells and or the smallest or movements.

✮ Sitting very still because, any motion feels risky.

✮ Those nauseous coughs right before actual vomit or gagging comes along.

✮ When the whumpee is asked if they're okay, and they whisper "I'm fine..." a little too quicky (bonus points if they hesitate for a bit before responding to any questions at all).

✮ When the whumpee gets the slow realization: "I think I might throw up."

PRE-VOMIT WHUMP:

✮ The whumpee breathing through their nose like it might help.

✮ Once again, the nauseous coughs.

✮ When the whumpee let's out a series of wet, nauseous burps.

✮ Being asked if they're okay, and instead or answering verbally they just shake their head no, as their eyes remain highly unfocused.

✮ When the whumpee's belly starts to gurgle.

✮ When the whumpee begins to salivate a lot more than what they usually do.

✮ Knees pulled up and or arms wrapped around their stomach.

✮ When the whumpee avoids touching their stomach,nervous it might trigger vomiting.

✮ The whumpee starting to whimper as their stomach muscles start to contract.

✮ Shame or embarrassment hitting before anything else does.

DURING / LOSS OF CONTROL:

✮ Those gagged burps.

✮ The whumpee's stomach muscles contracting with each gag they produce.

✮ The whumpee letting out coughs after each gag.

✮ Gripping their own stomach (someone gripping the whumpee's stomach) to help comfort or aid vomiting.

✮ The whumpee gagging due to feeling small chunks of vomit at the back of the throat.

✮ When the whumpee is getting their back rubbed/patted for comfort.

✮ Tears start to fill their eyes, and their nose starts running due to the force thats being used to push up stomach contents.

✮ When the whumpee's body becomes really shakey.

✮ When the whumpee let's a out shakey breaths during breaks or after every gag.

✮ When the whumpee is scared to stick their fingers down their throat, despite not being able to get anything up at all.

✮ The humiliation the whumpee feels knowing that they can't stop it.

POST-VOMIT WHUMP:

✮ Slumped posture, completely boneless.

✮ Thick saliva dripping from their lips and chin.

✮ Wiping their mouth with th back of their hand or sleeve, simply because they just dint care anymore.

✮ When the whumpee is having trouble walking due to weakness from strain and or overall sickness.

✮ Repeats "I'm okay, I'm okay..." (bonus points if they are most definitely not okay).

✮ Dizzy and wobbly when they try to stand.

✮ The cold sweats afterwards.

✮ Softly and shakily asking for water.

✮ Remaining in front of the toilet not fully sure if they're done puking.

RECOVERY / AFTERCARE WHUMP:

✮ Wrapped in the blanket even if they're still warm or are overheating.

✮ Sitting inches away from a fan due to overheating.

✮ Sipping water almost too carefully, pausing in between with a blank stare at nothing.

✮ Those nauseous, post-vomit hiccups.

✮The whumpee's breath hitching in their throat.

✮ Someone instisting that they rest; the whumpee finally not fighting it (bonus points if they keep on fighting).

✮ Exhaustion crashing down all at once.

✮ Embarrased apologies that don't need to be said.

✮ When the whumpee breaks down and starting starts weakly crying.

✮ Falling asleep mid-sentence.

✮ Feels honest relief of being taken care of, instead of having to continue to hold it all together.

BONUS WHUMP TROPES: EMOTIONAL FACTORS

✮ Most upset about being a "burden" fathering than the fact that they are sick

✮ Trying to clean up afterwards despite barley being able to stand.

✮ The whumpee downplaying their sickness:"It's not that bad." (they say as they're still shakey).

✮ Softly sobbing into the caretaker or whumper's shirt

✮ Realizing how close they were to pushing themselves a little too far.

"what could you possibly need that couldn't wait until I woke up?"

"are you okay?"

carewhumpee blinks. "am i what? why wouldn't i be?"

"this is unbearable."

1. "You don't have to say you're sorry. You're sick."

2. "No, don't get up. I'll bring the trash bin."

3. "Take some deep breaths."

4. "When did you start feeling like this?"

5. "Hey, are you alright? You look like you're about to fall over."

6. "When's the last time you ate?"

7. "Let me run you a bath."

8. "Talk to me. What's going on?"

9. "Hey, look at me. What's wrong? I can tell you don't feel good."

10. "What do you need?"

11. "You're incredible. How'd you pull that off while you were so sick?"

12. "I'm so glad you're feeling better. You legit had me worried."

13. "Why don't we own a thermometer? You're burning up."

14. "I'm not leaving you alone like this."

15. "It's okay. We can clean it up. Don't worry about it."

16. "Oh, gosh. You really don't feel well, do you?"

17. "A shower might make you feel better. I can help you."

18. "We need to get you out of those wet clothes. Can you sit up?"

19. "Where does it hurt? Do you feel like you're going to be sick?"

22. "No, you're not okay. You're shaking."

23. "You really don't look good. Lie down, okay?"

24. "Do you need help getting to the bathroom?"

25. "What are you doing up? It's the middle of the night."

26. "Lean on me. I got you."

27. "Why are you holding your stomach?"

28. "You can't stay on the cold floor all night."

29. "You haven't kept anything down in hours. I think I should take you to the hospital."

30. "I think I should call your mom or something. You're really sick."

31. "Shh, you're too wound up. C'mere."

32. "You haven't been sick like this in a long time."

33. "Let me get you a cool cloth."

34. "You don't need to be embarrassed. It's just me."

35. "I know this really sucks, but you're gonna be okay."

36. "Are you crying? Gosh, you really feel rough, huh?"

37. "I'm sorry you're feeling so lousy. What can I do?"

38. "Can you lift your head up? Let me wipe your mouth."

39. "Do you think Tylenol will stay down?"

42. "Was it something you ate? Or did you catch a bug somewhere?"

43. "I've never seen someone throw up this much. I'm taking you to the hospital."

44. "You look wiped out."

45. "Do you want me to stay?"

46. "I'm not going anywhere."

47. "I'd trade places with you if I could."

48. "I can't stand seeing you like this."

49. "You need to try to eat something."

50. "Is it impossible for you to just take it easy?"

51. "You can't go. You can barely stand up."

52. "You're wound too tight. Just try to relax."

53. "You don't need to worry about that right now. Just focus on getting better."

54. "I'm not going to let you fall."

55. "Would you stop trying to be a hero? Let us help."

56. "Did you just throw up?"

57. "You haven't eaten anything all day. C'mon, I know something is up."

58. "You need to take your health more seriously."

59. "How's your breathing? You sound winded."

62. “Let me tell the guys we’re leaving. I’m taking you home.”

63. “Is your stomach okay? That’s the fourth time you’ve been to the bathroom in the past hour.”

64. “When did you start throwing up?”

65. “Did you let work know you won’t be in?”

66. “Why do you have a weird look on your face?”

67. “Stop apologizing. I wanted an excuse to get out of there anyway.”

68. “You’re starting to scare me.”

69. “I just want you to feel better.”

70. “Did this come on suddenly? You seemed okay this morning.”

71. “Just sit down for a minute. Rest.”

72. “You’re dizzy? Here, sit down.”

73. “Can you make it to the car?”

74. “You feel ‘off?’ Mind elaborating on that a bit?”

75. “I don’t care if you get me sick.”

76. “Did you eat something bad you think?”

77. “This is more than just a headache. You’re literally hugging the toilet right now.”

78. “Can I get you a cool cloth for your neck?”

79. “Here’s the trash can. I think you should keep it close just in case.”

82. "What's the matter? You're not acting like yourself."

83. "Oh gosh, you're covered in it. Let's just throw that shirt away. You can wear my jacket to walk out. C'mon, arms up."

84. "You look dead on your feet."

85. "Why are you trying to push me away? Let me help."

86. "Disturbing performance, man. Here, rinse your mouth out."

87. "Hey, are you back with me? You just passed out."

88. "Are you okay? They sent me in here to check on you."

89. "You're really quiet tonight."

90. "You look exhausted. Are you sure you can make the walk back?"

91. "Do you get migraines like this a lot?"

92. "I can't pull over right now... Oh gosh, it's happening. Okay. That's okay. Just let it out, man. Don't worry. We can clean it up. It's okay."

93. "You're going to be sick again, aren't you?"

94. "I'm sorry I can't be there with you."

95. "Why are you shivering? It's 90 degrees out here."

96. "What do you mean you can't see? Do you feel faint?"

97. "I brought you a hot water bottle. Can I get you anything else?"

98. "You feel kind of warm. Are you sure you're feeling alright?"

99. "How bad does your stomach hurt? Should I be taking you to the hospital?"

"Wha-- Why??"