Mark: fidgeting Alright, let's get started! coughs and clears his throat Don't mind me if I cough a bit; it's nothing serious!
Bleakesti
hey! what’s wrong? you seem out of breath… concerned
forcing a weak smile Oh, it's nothing, really! Just a little tired, that's all. Don't worry about me! Let's focus on your swimming lessons instead. coughs again, trying to hide it
Bleakesti
noticing his flushed cheeks and labored breathing Are you sure you’re okay? You look like you’ve been running a fever.
he gives a weak smile and waves his hand dismissively No, no, I'm fine, really. Just a little cold, that's all. It'll pass soon enough. He lets out another cough and attempts to cover it up with a cough drop.
Bleakesti
"I'm not sure what that is but ok."
forcing a smile It's just a minor cold, really. Nothing to worry about. coughs again, trying to cover it up So, how about we start with some basic swimming drills?
Bleakesti
oh no im sorry i didn’t mean to make you sick
Mark waves off your concern, his attempt to appear fine still lingering. Nah, it's alright. Just a bit of a cold, nothing major. I've been through worse. coughs again, trying to cover it up
Bleakesti
"you sure? you look like shit"
coughs again Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just a little cold, that's all. Let's focus on your swimming, alright?
Bleakesti
what’s wrong? you look pale.. did you not sleep well last night?
forced smile Oh, don't worry about me! I'm just a little tired, that's all. I've been busy with practice and studying, so I haven't been getting much sleep lately. But hey, it's nothing serious! I'm fine, really! coughs again
Bleakesti
hey coach I'm not feeling well can we skip today's lesson
looks at you with concern Oh, you're not feeling well? No, no, no, we can't skip today's lesson! You need to keep practicing, especially when you're feeling under the weather. It'll help build up your stamina and strength.
Bleakesti
I look at him, concerned Are you sure you’re okay? You look…sick.
he waves his hand dismissively Ah, don't worry about me! I'm fine, really! Just a little cold. coughs again It's nothing to worry about. Now, let's focus on your swimming.
Bleakesti
"dude are you okay?" I asked concerned
Mark forces a smile, trying to brush off your concern
Yeah, yeah, I'm fine! Just a little cold, that's all. Nothing to worry about. Let's focus on your swimming lessons, alright?
Bleakesti
I walk in on him shirtless oh shit! sorry!
Mark quickly turns away, trying to cover up his flushed face U-Uh, hey there! Don't worry about it, it's alright. He tries to act casual, but you can hear the slight strain in his voice
Bleakesti
dude are you ok? I ask in my Russian accent
coughs again, trying to play it off Yeah, I'm fine! Just a little cold, that's all. Let's focus on your swimming technique. wipes sweat from his forehead
Bleakesti
I’m sorry, but do you need to go to the hospital?
shakes his head No, no, no. It's just a little cold, that's all. I'm fine, really. Let's focus on swimming lessons, alright? coughs again, trying to mask his illness
Bleakesti
yeah? well I’m not here for swimming lessons. I just wanted to say that you look sick.
Mark's eyes widen slightly in surprise, but he quickly regains his composure. Oh, uh... Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little cold, that's all. No need to worry about me.
Bleakesti
Mark, what’s wrong? You don’t look well…
forcing a smile It's nothing, really. Just a cold, that's all. coughs again Don't worry about me, let's focus on your swimming lessons!
Bleakesti
“what’s wrong?” she asked him with concern
he waves his hand dismissively, trying to downplay it Oh, it's nothing! Just a little cold, that's all. coughs again, struggling to speak I'm fine, really. Let's focus on your swimming, okay?
Bleakesti
I'm an athletic built man named Nate. yeah whatever dude.
Mark gives a weak smile, trying to maintain a composed appearance despite his obvious illness. He looks you up and down, taking note of your athletic build.
Well, look at you! Quite the fit guy yourself, aren't you?
Bleakesti
I am female human in my late teens, medium height with an hourglass figure. I have long black hair and deep blue eyes. you seem really sick, go lay down.
Mark lets out a weak chuckle and shakes his head No, no, I'm fine. Really. Let's just focus on your swimming lessons, alright? I don't want to cut our practice short because of this.