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[burntbridges]

Hello everyone... Carnivale was interesting, wasn't it?

[She hadn't spent much time there, but that's probably a good thing. Being startled by loud noises and lewd displays would probably have a horrible effect on her child, who's already a danger to her enough as it is.

For those who haven't seen Letha in a while, she's turning incredibly pale... even for her already pale and ashen skin tone. There are very dark rings under her eyes, and her cheeks seem sunken in as if she hasn't been eating for days. The rest of her seems equally frail; her fingers shaking, her lips blue-ish, her hair unkempt and pulled into messy pigtails. The only part of her that doesn't seem affected is her pregnant belly, which looks so big on her now that she seems ready to burst. Still, she's doing her absolute best to act like nothing is the matter.]

I seem to have fallen behind on meeting the new faces here... forgive me, I've gotten rather complacent with sitting around at home. Hello to everyone who has yet to meet me, my name is Letha! [At least she's doing her best to be cheerful and ignore how sick she looks.] I've been here for several months now, I'll be happy to help you have any... any questions. Anything you need.

[That pause there? She just got a wave of a massive headache... she looks woozy as she turns the broadcast off, but she really is doing her best to hide it.]

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Voice - Private - @lolococo416

[threatenwithcuteness]

You... don't look so good, and pigtails aren't a thing you can pull off.

You okay?

[burntbridges]

[Her nose wrinkles a bit before she switches on the feed to reply. She still wants to be angry but well, everything's fine with Ivar, and Lola is her best friend. So she finds it very hard to hold the grudge she wants to.]

I'm fine, honestly... [She's starting to get annoyed with people's concerned looks... not to mention that Ivar keeps pushing her to see a doctor.] I've just been feeling a little under the weather, I'm sure it's nothing.

[It is absolutely not nothing, or Letha wouldn't let her hair lose its shine like that.]

[threatenwithcuteness]

*Lola is too busy worrying about Letha to worry about Letha still being mad that someone who isn't Lola slept with someone who wasn't Ivar.*

You're pregnant, and you look like those dead things you talk to. It so isn't nothing. Have you been eating?

[burntbridges]

[There's a long and slightly guilty pause here.]

Yes?

[Not anywhere near as much as she should... sometimes when she's in the mood to eat she'll eat like a wild animal, but most of the time she just picks sullenly at her plate.]

[threatenwithcuteness]

...I'll be over and I'll make you some soup.

*That wasn't an offer, nor was it asking for permission.*

private; voice

[spellslots]

[Gods, every time he sees Letha she looks worse.]

Hey, bubbale, how you feeling?

[burntbridges]

Why does everyone keep asking me that... I'm absolutely fine, Taako.

[She's not fine at all.]

[spellslots]

You look like shit, pumpkin.

[Sometimes honesty is the best option.]

When was your last check up with the doctors?

[burntbridges]

[She's pursing her lips.]

A few weeks ago... but honestly, I'm fine. They're overreacting, I just need to rest a bit more.

[spellslots]

You're trying to lie to King Bullshit, right now, and I'm not buying it.

[It's easy to say "I'm fine" while vomiting blood, but that doesn't make it true.]

What about your next appointment? Is one coming up soon or am I hauling your ass to a doctor?

video; @Link

[bluechampion]

It's nice to meet you. I'm Link.

[It's your own fault for making a video post when you look so sick you know.]

Can I get you anything? Medicine maybe?

[burntbridges]

[She's just trying to pretend everything is normal.]

I'm fine, I just slept a bit off.

[Or not at all. That would probably be more accurate.]

Honestly, it's under control, but- you're new, aren't you? I should be asking you if you need anything.

[bluechampion]

[Link doesn't believe in that excuse, but he doesn't press it.]

Yes, I arrived a few days ago during the festival that was going on. I think I'm starting to get used to things around here.

[He's hesitant to ask. She is as adult and should know her know her own limits, but she really doesn't look very good.]

Are you sure you don't need anything? You look unwell.

[burntbridges]

I said I'm fine.

[This is said with a bit more force than she strictly needed, but... really, everyone worries too much. She's only fainted... a few times this week?]

If you... have any need for a guide while you're getting used to things, I'll likely know where to find whatever or whoever you're looking for. But you really don't have to worry about me.

[bluechampion]

[You can take a horse to the water, but you can't make it drink.]

If you say so.

[He did give a small smile at her help though.]

I'll keep that in mind. And if you change your mind about needing anything, let me know.

Video; un Katie.Kates

[littlemisskate]

[Kate isn’t sure what she thinks of this place except that it isn’t so bad. She isn’t sure it’s all that it seems to be but she’d have to find out more in time.]

Thank you. I’m Kate fuller. It’s nice to meet you Letha.

Are you okay?

[Worry creases Kate’s brow as her light green eyes inspect the video feed for further indication of the woman’s health.]

[burntbridges]

Everyone keeps asking... and I am still fine.

[She continues to not be fine. But if she can't admit her problems to Ivar and Taako, she can't admit them to anyone.]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Kate. I'm sorry you have to worry about me.

[littlemisskate]

It’s fine.

[Kate shakes her head softly.] It’s my choice who I worry about. So it’s no trouble on your part. Even if you say you’re fine you don’t look well. [She pauses before continuing.]

Are you hungry? I could bring you something. I was thinking of going out anyway and it’ll give me something to do.

[burntbridges]

[She opens her mouth to object, but... everyone will be even more upset with her if she starts openly refusing food. And openly refusing to make new friends? Unheard of for her.]

...I wouldn't object to some company. Just... bring something from wherever you end up going, and I'll put on some tea.

[See, it's a compromise. She can overexert herself and still be cared for to some extent.]

[littlemisskate]

[Kate smiles.]

Sure. There is a place nearby that I wanted to try. You don't have any food allergies do you?

video; un: ghostking

[deathkid]

You're sick. What's wrong?

[ yep, he's just getting straight to the point. ]

Can I bring you anything?

[burntbridges]

I'm not sick - really, I'm fine... although I wouldn't mind some help convincing certain others that I don't need to be a hospital.

[She absolutely should be in a hospital.]

private;

[deathkid]

I can sense your lifeforce fading from here. Letha... I can take you to the hospital no problem. Your baby is practically eating you away.

private forever

[burntbridges]

[Well- okay, that definitely gets her to stop in her tracks. Damn you Nico, you and your well-honed abilities and knowing what's good for her.

After a moment of shocked silence, she swallows hesitantly and speaks in a meek whisper.]

....Don't tell anyone. Please.

[deathkid]

I won't, I promise. But you need to go to the hospital or see someone who can provide you with extra strength and energy. I don't... [ a frown, but his eyes are full of concern. ] I don't want you to die.