Day 67: Dinner

[damned_intercom]

"Goodness, is it really already time for dinner? Time certainly does fly! And such a lovely day, too. I certainly wouldn't mind having a nice cup of cocoa out on the patio or something..."

That was how the Head Doctor greeted them, although it apparently didn't take him long to realize he'd gotten a little off topic.

"Now then, it's time for the nurses to escort you all back to your rooms, where you'll have the opportunity to tuck into a scrumptious plate of turkey and gravy. And, of course, we always carry vegetarian options for those who don't eat meat. We also have our usual assortment of water, juice and milk.

"Also, some of you will be receiving some extra help in warding off whatever bug some of us have been catching. Please take care, everyone, and be sure to wash your hands! I'll talk to you all again later. Enjoy your dinner."

The intercom clicked off, leaving patients with the prospect of preparing for yet another grueling Nightshift.

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[stylebythemile]

The only thing in the announcement that held her interest was the part about Landel giving them some 'extra help'. Wait, what? Uh-oh. Sounded like he was on the verge of a breakthrough; on how to make their lives harder, that is.

Anise was first to the room. Sonia managed a small smile and a wave as she walked over to her own desk. Though her growling stomach was telling her the opposite, she honestly didn't feel like eating, but she had to. They finally trusted her enough to lead a mission; she had to keep her strength up. Even if doing so might potentially poison her, she thought warily.

"Hi, Anise," she greeted as brightly as she could. This time yesterday, Sora... She steeled herself and looked back at the girl. Hmm... Was it just her, or was Anise looking better today? Had she been one of the people to find the cure last night? At any rate, she had a healthy appetite. "So are you going to the greenhouse tonight?"

[gald_digger]

"Hi!" Anise greeted in return, managing a cheery smile herself. It was easier to make it look genuine, now that such a huge burden had been lifted from her mind. Last night, she was wrestling with the idea that she might not live to see morning. This night, she was enjoying a turkey dinner and wondering what to do next. The horrors of the past few days almost felt like a bad dream, one she'd finally awakened from.

Sonia had been nice enough to worry about Anise when she heard about her illness, so Anise wasn't going to wait to share the good news. "I don't know," she said to the question of going to the greenhouse, "but I know I don't have to! I actually found the cure last night - well, my friends helped. Anyway, I'm all better now!"