Traveling and Medical Needs
Delia: Oh, my feet hurt! We must have walked for fours hours Straight today. I have Blisters on my heels and Bruises on my toes. Where are my Band-aids?
Yoshi: Yeah, your feet look bad. I told you not to wear new shoes on vacation, but you wouldn’t listen.
Delia: Oh, yeah? Look at you! I told you to put on Sunscreen, and did you? Your face and neck are Sunburned. Your skin is going to be red and Peeling tomorrow.
Yoshi: I’ll be fine. If it weren’t for my Stomachache, I’d be ready to walk another four hours.
Delia: I told you not to eat food from Street vendors.
Yoshi: My stomach is just feeling a little Irritated and I have a little Diarrhea. It’s nothing serious.
Delia: You probably have Salmonella or Food poisoning.
Yoshi: No, I don’t! Don’t be ridiculous. Here are some band-aids. Now leave me in peace.
Delia: Fine. I’ll let you Suffer in silence. I won’t say another word.
Yoshi: Will miracles never cease?
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