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[hashtagparkerluck]

[ Peter looks... rough. His eyes are blood shot and there's red blotches all over his skin. It looks like he might have fallen into a pit of poison ivy if that were a thing here and he's been itching. He probably shouldn't. ]

So I uh.. I need a roommate. I guess.

It has to be someone close-ish in age with me and it's a weird request but it can't be anywhere near the mint.

...

also I.. probably need to see a doctor. maybe.

...

Or someone similar.

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[usedtobesmoller]

[Steve looks miserable as he responds with his own video]

I'm so sorry, Peter. I just wanted to not smell like salad dressing anymore. I swear I would have figured something else out if I'd known.

[hashtagparkerluck]

[ don't make him feel bad about this. ]

It's okay. You didn't know.

I just can't be anywhere near it. [ it's making him itch just thinking about it. ]

[usedtobesmoller]

I know. Just, you look real rough. I hate that we did it to you. And now you're without a place to sleep.

[Steve is seriously thinking about burning his and Bucky's clothes.]

If there's anything I can do, Peter... Anything at all.

[hashtagparkerluck]

You can not blame yourself for it.

Really, I'll be okay just as soon as I find some anti-itch cream or something.

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[in_extremis]

Very bold new look. Editorial. Could use some balance, maybe with a darker hair colour, or some aloe.

Where are you?

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[hashtagparkerluck]

yeah, thnx.

i'll take that into consideration for my next allergic reaction.

im in one of the hotel rooms that does not make me want to die.

[ A few moments later: ]

anyway you can bring me some anti-itch cream? i swear im on fire.

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[in_extremis]

I don't really keep anything stronger than kombucha around, so give me five, I'll see what comes up.

Try not to...spread it?

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[hashtagparkerluck]

i dont think allergies are catching

oh!

you meant the scratching.

it's too late for that.

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[in_extremis]

We do all have our indulgences.

I'll follow the sound.

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[hashtagparkerluck]

[ Peter just rolls his eyes and texts the room number just in case. ]

i am making an effort to not disturb anyone else with my misery.

[doubled_speed]

I'll check with Billiam. I hate mint tea so there's none of that, I clean after working the diner and greenhouse even though it means a run to the ships, and B's a medic.

[hashtagparkerluck]

Are you sure? 'cause I don't wanna- [ He pauses a moment and lets out a pitiful sigh. ]

You know what?

I think I'm too miserable to even try to think of a way to sabotage myself.

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[beholding_archivist]

[ Have an Archivist with a frown. ]

Peter, is this an allergic reaction to the mint?

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[hashtagparkerluck]

[ SIGH ]

y-yeah...

it was an accident though. totally not anyone's fault.

[doubled_speed]

I'm sure. I still need to talk to Billy-buddy.

Simple fact of the matter is you're young, you're an Avenger, you're a Young Avenger. Simple rules.

[hashtagparkerluck]

I guess can't argue with that logic.

[beholding_archivist]

I’m not looking to blame anyone, Peter. But if Tony is coming to you, I will give him a cooling salve for those rashes. Going for a swim at the ocean can also help easing the itch as a more immediate suggestion should it happen again, but-

I will make you something. To lessen the symptoms should it happen again.

[usedtobesmoller]

[Steve perks up a bit, the medical knowledge he has finally useful.]

Oh! There's actually something in a blue jar at the hospital that can help with itch. I'd offer to get it for you but I'm part of the problem...

[hashtagparkerluck]

Cool. Here's hoping I don't just... metabolize it. 'cause that would be just my luck.

You know what's really messed up? I used to really like mint flavored stuff. My Uncle and I used to stay up late and drink mint hot chocolate while we watched movies and now I can't even get near the stuff without feeling like I'm on fire. -It still smells like mint though so it's a minty fire but fire nonetheless.

[hashtagparkerluck]

Well, the mint smell's gotta fade eventually, right?

it's okay, I'll figure it out.

[ just not when he still kinda feels like he's on fire. Not that he's gonna say that part. No need to make Steve feel any worse than he already does. ]

[doubled_speed]

I mean, you COULD. And you MIGHT. But come on, wasn't sleepover reasonable?

[beholding_archivist]

Which is not the case yet, so we shouldn't take it off our list of options just yet.

Based on what you just said I assume this allergy is a new development and not something you had to deal with back on Earth.

[hashtagparkerluck]

Yeah, I see your point. I just, I don't want to intrude on anything.

anyways, I'm waiting on Tony to bring something like anti-itch cream so once I don't feel like I'm literally on fire, I'll head that way.

[hashtagparkerluck]

No. Not exactly. It's side effect of getting bit by a radioactive spider, I guess. I don't know if you knew this -you probably do- but mint is a really strong spider-repellent.

Which, if they feel anything like I do when I'm around the stuff, I can't say I blame them for wanting to keep away.

[beholding_archivist]

Hm. Sounds like all I would have had to do to spare me a lot of trouble is to put up a few mint plants in my office...