"Don't worry," he said as she sank down beside him. "It's always like this. I'd rather it be like, a normal thing than just happen sometimes." With as unpredictable as the virus was, it was nice to have something consistent. Even if it was a consistent feeling like he was going to fall over or puke.

"Mmmm... I'll have to get back to you on that. Thinking about food just makes my stomach hurt right now."