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[threebetrayals]

Sender: Nameless Wanderer
To: Everyone
Subject: (there is none because it's Wanderer)

[The handwriting is very elegant, almost practiced.]

What do humans use to treat headaches? Aside from your medicines. [He doubts they'll work for him, honestly.] Are there ways to determine what is causing them without going to see a doctor? When should someone be worried about how often they seem to have headaches?

[He's never had headaches before, and he has no idea what to do about them? But he's not going to tell anyone that directly.]

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sender: ei

[overprotection]

[she's trying to be helpful! look at her.

her handwriting is also very elegant.]

I've heard various herbal teas and things of that nature help with headaches. Stress may be a factor as well.

[threebetrayals]

[Stress, she says. As if she is not PART OF THE STRESS]

Where did you hear that?

[overprotection]

[she's oblivious to this fact!]

While walking among the people of Inazuma, of course. The Traveler has encouraged me to get to know my people again.

Even before the Cataclysm, there were such things as headaches as well.

[meaning she knew vaguely of human ailments before she locked herself in her room for 500 years--]

[threebetrayals]

Oh? And a short walk was enough to teach you all you need to know about headaches?

Action

[bloomingwisdom]

[ It isn't long after the message to the journal network that the Wanderer will hear the soft pitter-patter of Nahida's feet approaching his room.

She is concerned for him, of course. The way the message is worded doesn't clarify who's the one suffering from the headaches, but it's not difficult to determine that he's asking for himself. He is seldom honest in his words, after all.

So Nahida peeks her head into his room with a concerned expression. ]

Are you alright?

[threebetrayals]

[It is so, so tempting to lie. He doesn't want Nahida fussing over him or whatever she's inclined to do, that's why he didn't ask her directly.

But it's Nahida, and she knows better, and Wanderer knows she knows better. He sighs.]

Headaches on and off for a few weeks now. Nothing to worry about.

[bloomingwisdom]

[ There's a part of her that is sad that he won't come to her when he needs help. Whether it's because he doesn't wish to appear weak in front of her, or because he doesn't want to worry her, or be even further in debt to her, she's not sure. But like all things with him, it will take patience for him to open up to her and trust her. One day, she likes to believe, they will reach that point.

She stands at the door still, as he's made no indication that he wants to let her into the room. ]

Recurring headaches are signs that one's body gives when it is stressed by various factors.

[ And since this is the Wanderer they're talking about, whose body is not composed in the same way as humans and for whom headaches should not be an occurrence, it's even more worrying that he's experiencing such things.

But would he tell her what might be going on in his life that could be causing the headaches? She's not sure. ]

I would like to help you if it's within my capability.

Sender: Ralsei

[a_sweet_little_peach]

I'm not a human, but I've found that calming teas sometimes help -- Lavender and honey is a favorite of mine. Warm compresses and laying down helps, too. What's your biology like? I know a few creatures of Reverein with, um, alternate body schemas that I might ask for advice on your account?

I hope you feel better soon!

[threebetrayals]

[A kid? They're kind of giving him kid vibes.]

I didn't say it was on my behalf. It's doubtful there's anyone else like the person in question, though. Unless you happen to know of more hyper-realistic humanoid puppets?

[a_sweet_little_peach]

[Ralsei gracefully transitions to talking about the person in question in third person. He is nothing if not polite to new friends!]

...I do, kind of, but I don't know if they're, um, still around. Or, around here. Or hyper-realistic enough to be worth comparing to your friend.

[Spamton G. Spamton is not the most sensible of the creatures Ralsei met in his original world, either in his body or behavior. Ralsei's not really sure that he's ever met anyone quite like him. And that's... probably for the best.]

Um, that said, maybe try oiling their joints? I don't know if they're realistic enough that that wouldn't help, but that's part of what keeps things that move in working order.

Sender: Aerith Gainsborough

[inheritedearth]

There are all sorts of herbs that can help! Someone else already mentioned teas, but that's a good one. You can also put a warm compress on your head and lie down in a dark room.

If they're just occasional, I don't think you have to worry too much, but if they're happening frequently, seeing a doctor or a healer of some kind might not be a bad idea.

[threebetrayals]

What sorts of herbs?

[inheritedearth]

There are several that might work! Peppermint, willow and ginger are all easy to come by and would work well.

How often have you been having this trouble?

[puellamagi]

I... think it could depend on the kind of headache it is. Or, that's what Mom told me...

Oh, but maybe a cold compress or some water could help!

[threebetrayals]

Water? In case of dehydration?

[puellamagi]

Uh-huh. Sometimes a headache can be your body's way of saying that it needs something.

... At least, that's something I learned a while back, too.

sender: venti

[concierto]

Sometimes having a second glass of wine can help will away the ache!

[He's only kind of joking.]

[threebetrayals]

It's not a hangover, you lush.

[concierto]

Oh! I see! Ehe.

[He knew that. It's not that kind of ache.]

If that's the case, have you been taking care of yourself? Are you getting enough sleep? Enough to eat? Enough to drink? Water, I mean.

Sender: Xiao

[whirlwindthrust]

Mint. Applying an agent that is both cooling and burns to the affected area.

[threebetrayals]

What

[How is mint supposed to help a headache??]

[whirlwindthrust]

Mint has a cool burn sensation that is good for pain relief.

Sender: General Nuadha

[burnttoashes]

Sleep.

Or removing the cause of the headache, assuming it's a someone rather than a something.

[threebetrayals]

Unfortunately, sleep doesn't seem to work. Removing the cause has, though.

[burnttoashes]

So it was a someone rather than a something?

[He totally gets it, he's got two questionable scientists on his team. Explosions are a regular occurrence.]