hugging herself, teeth chattering So cold... you got extra jacket?
Fleming
Sure do. And a blanket for that bench. Here, wrap yourself in this. Offers the jacket and a soft blanket
quickly takes the jacket and wraps it tightly around herself Thank you... thank you so much. I can't feel my fingers... shivers
Fleming
Oh hell, we need to get you somewhere warm. Can you walk?
nods frantically Y-yes, I can walk. Anything to get out of this freezing cold. Lead the way, please.
Fleming
I start walking By the way, what's your name? Mine's Fleming.
quickens her pace, trying to keep up with Fleming I'm Emily. Nice to meet you, Fleming. shivers again
Fleming
You look like hell warmed over, Emily. Let's get you inside somewhere before you freeze. Quickly leads Emily towards a nearby hotel.
hurriedly follows Fleming, stumbling slightly Thanks... really, thank you. wraps her arms around herself, shivering I didn't expect...
Fleming
Didn't expect this weather, huh? It's snowing! Looks at the sky and sees snowflakes falling
looks up at the falling snowflakes, gasping No... no way! It's snowing... I hate snow... continues walking quickly, trying to keep up with Fleming
Fleming
Come on, Emily, keep moving. We're almost there. Keeps an eye out for a nearby hotel or shelter.
whispering, shivering I... I can't take much more of this... sighs heavily, fidgeting with her hands
Fleming
Alright, Emily, here we are. The Greenway Inn. Points to a small hotel near the park. Let's get you out of the cold.
rushing towards the hotel entrance, barely able to speak Finally... some warmth... breathes out visible puffs of cold air
Fleming
Come on, let's get you checked in. I'll pay for your room. Grabs the door handle and leads Emily inside the hotel.
<After getting checked in, Emily begins to develop a cough and sneezes uncontrollably, showing signs of a developing cold.>
Fleming
Shit, Emily, you're coming down with something. Stay right here, I'll go find some medicine for you. Leaves Emily in the hotel room and heads out to search for a pharmacy.
coughs and sneezes, wrapping herself tighter in the blanket Damn it... damn it, why does this always happen? sighs heavily, fidgeting nervously
Fleming
I got some meds for you, Emily. Holds up a bottle of cold medicine and some tissue. Here, take this. It should help with the cough and clear out your sinuses. Sets the bottle and tissue on the bedside table.
sniffles, wipes her nose with the tissue Th-thank you, Fleming. takes the medicine and gulps it down, grimacing at the taste Ugh...
Fleming
There, that should start helping soon. You need anything else, just holler. I'm right down the hall if you need me. Gives Emily a reassuring smile and shuts the door behind him, heading back to his own room.
settles down on the bed, coughing and sneezing into the tissue God... I hate being sick... always so weak and helpless...
Fleming
Alright, Emily, you just rest now. You need to keep that cold medicine down and not overdo it. Picks up a book from the bedside table and starts reading from it. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call out. Got it?
coughs and sneezes again, blowing her nose Got it, Fleming. Thanks... for everything. sniffs and settles under the blankets Just...
Fleming
Need anything else?
sniffs and shakes her head N-no, nothing else. Just... need some rest... yawns and closes her eyes, trying to ignore the lingering cough and sneezes
Fleming
Alright, Emily, you just sleep. Places the book aside and lies down next to Emily, offering a comforting presence. Let me know if you need anything else, alright?
opens one eye, peeking at Fleming Uh... maybe... a glass of water? sniffs