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Some inmates have powers intrinsic to their senses or their survival. Since they can't be restored except by a permanent warden...

[A soft click of his tongue.]

Regardless, harmful powers usually are stripped. This is unusual.

[He's not actively dying, so clearly he's fine. Sebastian's also talking, which indicates that he's not in such bad shape he'd be unable to get somewhere on his own: but still.]

Zero seems to stop the effects of -- whatever this happens to be. But please call me if you do? I've already seen a few people becoming violent. I'd feel more comfortable if I could accompany you.

[He's not letting his inmate try to self-incarcerate while sick. What if he's set upon by someone who's maddened but hale?]

[...?]

You do realise I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself? [What is this "caring" thing you speak of.]

...With that said: if you wish it of me, I shall do so.

I don't doubt you, but I'd worry. It's my responsibility to take care of you, after all.

[Sebastian might struggle with caring, but he's extremely well acquainted with responsibility.]

So thank you.

Yes, well... The worst possible outcome is death, and that is reversible.

[What do you mean "dying is potentially traumatic even if it doesn't last".

But that's all the protesting Sebastian does. Responsibility does indeed make sense to him.]

Would you excuse me? The kitchen is in need of extra workers. Johann is apparently in no fit state to work, for one... [~~Sebastian why are you working if you're not feeling well--~~ You know what: no one who knows Sebastian should need to ask this question.]

You're not sick, are you?

I'm sorry to say it, but if you are you shouldn't be around food, even if it's magical. We don't know how this is afflicting people just yet.

[Weakness is one thing, but if he's got an illness like Hakkai's....]

Oh, come. As if the Admiral cannot strike or not strike anyone with this as it pleases him.

--I am not... well, but I would not describe it as a sickness. My strength is simply affected. And what would be the alternative, sir - to have no one work in the kitchen?

[You can't tell him what to do, you're not his real dad.]

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Well, if you were coughing up blood, you shouldn't be around food regardless.

But weakness I think is safe.

[A brief pause.] Also... the signs seemed much more like a normal flood. I'd be very surprised if this was the Admiral's doing.

[He's personally betting on a new arrival with badly managed powers.]

[If the Admiral isn't actively causing this nonsense, he sure as hell is enjoying it, is Sebastian's firm conviction.]

Oh? Is that what you are doing, then? [Coughing up blood? It's said completely conversationally.]

Only a little. It's quite unsightly. [In a tone more of annoyance than concern. Being deathly ill isn't exactly new for him, but he doesn't enjoy also being messy about it.]

I see. Mm, in that case, please do keep out of the kitchens. Me, Mr Archer, miss Garcia and the other volunteers will be able to handle the food for now, I am sure.

Of course. I can still handle the greenhouse, so there's no need for you to worry about helping there too.

[a brief pause, then, cheerfully]

Blood makes good fertilizer.

It is of course always gratifying when one is able to turn a pitiable state into something usual. [Heh.]

But please do let me know if you need me to divert my focus to the Greenhouse also. [He says, will be completely useless and passed out in a few hours.]

Isn't it?

Thank you, Sebastian. I will. Please take care.

Of course. Likewise, sir.

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