Don't Skip Your Flu Shot

[purrtagonist]

Who: Everyone! It's a mingle post for the first week of Struxta sickness!!
Where: All around the temple
When: During the first week of the sickness
Rating PG?? At most??
What: Curry, blankets and pillow forts, and other assorted sick things

[With the Struxta illness sweeping through the temple like a wildfire, and with so many new arrivals trying to get adjusted to temple living, it's probably no surprise that things around the Astoria's little pocket of space have gotten a little hectic. Feeling under the weather? Looking for something warm to soothe that scratchy throat? Just want to curl up underneath a pile of blankets and not move for like, seven hours or so? Never fear! A Mysterious Helper (TM) has you covered]

A. Curry in the Kitchen

[The kitchen smells extremely nice during lunchtime this week, the only meal of the day that isn't pre-prepared by the misty servants. Like the scent of coffee intermingled with complementary spices. Those who take the initiative to investigate will find something pleasant waiting for them. A few pots of fresh made curry and steamed rice; a few pots of miso soup (a. . . little on the salty side, sorry); and some freshly brewed coffee already poured into individual mugs, along with cream and sugar and whatever additives your heart desires. It's all strewn out across the counter tops with a handwritten note pinned against the wall above the stove:]

Help yourself, and get well soon.

[There isn't any sign of the mysterious chef when you enter the kitchen, and if you arrive near the end of lunch hour, some of the food and coffee miiiiight be a bit cold. But hey! This might be a good chance to mingle with some of your new coworkers who are also seeking out a warm meal to help quell some of their cold symptoms. Just please don't sneeze into the curry pot, thanks. . .]

[Lunch will be laid out in the kitchen every day at lunchtime for the entire first week of the sickness. Help yourselves!]

B. The Temple Hallways

[THERE ARE BLANKETS AND PILLOWS EVERYWHERE]

[. . . no, seriously. For some reason, it's like you can't even walk down a hallway without tripping over a bundled up blanket or a pillow. What's up with that! For the most part, they're normal bedtime accessories, although you may find a bundle of pillows and blankets stacked up into an ENTIRE PILLOW FORT if you're lucky.]

[Pinned to the walls of the hallways (not every hallway, but enough of them that it should be easy to find one of the signs without wandering for too long) are more handwritten signs:]

Whoever can build the tallest pillow fort will receive one (1) high five as a grand prize. Good luck. Blanket provider is not responsible for anyone accidentally falling asleep in the hallways and blocking your route back to your bedroom.

[Hm. Well, that's weird. Anyway! You can build a pillow fort if you want, grab some blankets to take back to your room, or. . . nap in the hallways. Or do whatever! They're all free for the taking. Maybe you could even team up with another Circle member to try and win that extremely coveted high five??]

C. Wildcard

[Don't feel like interacting with any of the above? That's okay! Make your own prompt based on the event stuff over here, or just use this post for. . . whatever you want! It's totally and completely open for mingling for new and old characters alike, so. HAVE FUN ♥]

Comments

[billionaires]

[ by the time steve comes to, tony has put the finishing touches on the fort and sat inside himself to guard the man's sleep. he's grateful it's smooth and even, but disappointed it's over so quickly. though on some level, he knows he was reaching his capacity for patience. ]

Not long enough. [ it's soft, glancing over with his arms crossed over his chest.at least he sounds less like he's about to drop dead any minute. ] You're not missing anything out here if you wanna get some more shut-eye.

[valuedstrength]

[It can't always rain even in Steve's brain. He takes in the new setup with a small smile. It's actually very nice. The fact that he isn't rushing to get up probably says a lot about how he feels about.] I don't know. I should probably be doing something.

[billionaires]

Yeah, you should. [ he agrees with a roll of his eyes. ] Like, I don't know- getting better so you're useful for doing stuff again.

[valuedstrength]

[Steve glares at him.] You do realize the only reason I ever got better was letting people experiment on me, right? I don't know how it will take to get better now that it's been compromised.

[billionaires]

[ he winces, looking down at his lap. he still fears more than anything that steve won't get better. and what's worse, he can feel the tickle of likely the same illness in the back of his throat. he clears it with a low wheeze and shakes his head. ]

Yeah well, getting sicker isn't a solution to either of those problems. Is it?

[valuedstrength]

[That's a humbling question. He shakes his head. Tony does have a point.] No, it's not. Guess I should move to my real bed even if this one is pretty fancy.

[He's still not moving though.]

[billionaires]

Just... chill. Everyone's OK. I've been making the rounds.

[valuedstrength]

You're really on top of this. [If it sounds like he's impressed, it's because Steve is.]

[billionaires]

[ he finally looks up and over at steve, a bit of good humor ekeing into his gaze. ]

One of us has to be. [ he's teasing!!!! ]

[valuedstrength]

[He actually gets that for once so Steve laughs.] Yeah, yeah. You can be the boss this time.

[billionaires]

[ o-oh. that's a nice feeling?? he hates it. ]

Only if you reprise your role the second you're better. [ wait ] And not a second before.

[valuedstrength]

That's fine, Tony. Enjoy your reign. [He shuts his eyes like he's gonna pass out, but asks...] How are you feeling?

[billionaires]

[ he rolls his eyes... which hurts. the sinus pressure is really bearing down. but steve looks so peaceful, he doesn't want to bother him with his ailment. ]

I'm fine, buddy. You go back to sleep. [ and maybe no one will have to know if tony shuts his eyes for a few minutes too. ]

[valuedstrength]

[Steve takes it at face value which should say everything about how awake he actually is.] Sure, pal. Don't wait up for me.