[It's nothing that can be helped? Well, that certainly is a statement that lends itself to inevitability, yes. But if it's one thing Saori has learned, it's that very few things are set in stone. Things can be upended easily and rules change constantly, one of the simple truths of the universe. And if she knows anything about mortals, they tend not to understand what is truly inevitable.

She pauses at the mention of illness, though. That simple statement is something that was, for many years, one of her greatest fears. That the curse hadn't been broken, and anyone she cared about would fall ill had been an ever-present worry. But after thirty years with Yuuna, and a year with her friends in Luceti she's dismissed that as unlikely. And it's even less likely that Makie is afflicted by it. The disease should've run it's course in days, not weeks.

This is not it.

Which means that Makie is being dramatic, foolish, and likely has no idea that doctors can cure most things. Modern medicine had been a shock to her, too.

Saori plants her fists on her hips, barring the door with a frown.]

Makie. If you're sick, you're not going anywhere except to see Ami. You certainly aren't leaving this house for something like that. Earth and Stars woman, I can't even begin to describe how silly it would be for you to leave while you're ill. Especially if you've got more than a cold. Yuuna's a nurse and Helios is a skilled healer in his own right. We can take care of you better than you can look after yourself.

[There's a beat and she smooths her features back to their usual calm. Makie, you aren't a dog, you can't just slink off and die because you're coughing up a little blood.]

Put your things down and let's go to the clinic.