Oh and another bad cold thing I've been thinking about (again) is someone soundlessly pinch stifling sneeze after sneeze into a handkerchief that's wet enough to be somewhat translucent. This is a historical setting thing btw. Possibly while sitting in some sort of a salon, trying to make themself as unnoticeable to others as they can. Not only do they have this entirely bleary congested look, but their cheeks have a deepening flush, like not picturesque little touches of blush but they look like their whole cheek would be warm to touch if cupped.



















