[Curiosity gets the better of him most of the time and he feels bad for asking now even when Eichi said it was okay. He frowns.]

I see. That must be difficult to contend with. [He often was sick as a child so he sympathizes to some degree but his illnesses were nothing so serious. Just the usual colds and flus one gets as they grow up.

Although he does bring up a good point and Alphinaud lifts his finger to his chin in thought.]

I wonder... Written accounts of plagues do sometimes mention that those afflicted with other illnesses at the time escape the disease entirely. There are many theories as to why this is but no proof to pinpoint a solid reason. [But then his world is a bit behind on the times compared to others when it comes to medicine. Magic is always the go to for healing.]

Still... 'tis certainly a wise idea to take it easy just in case.