[She's very understanding of that, don't you worry, Ben. She's had sick friends before, too.]

O-oh of course. I'm sorry. I keep forgetting that hue-manes must have different sicknesses. Either way, it seems terribly similar to the Pony Flu.

[She takes a deep breath... and is suddenly in mama mode] You need to get him into bed as soon as you can, prop him up with pillows and keep a pail nearby. If anypony can help you make some soup or bread, he'll need some of that to make up for anything he's losing. Make sure it's not too hot or too cold, and make sure to keep lots and lots of extra blankets and cool cloths ready.