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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:06:53 GMT -7
Smokey coughed as he sat leant against the trunk of a tree, one of the few who hadn't been destroyed by the German's artillery, only to have his breath turn into silvery wisps of smoke. Fitting, isn't it? Smokey smoking? Smokey thought as he looked out across the desolate field, where the German sat in waiting, just like them. A smile crept across his unshaven face, before his head turned, the sound of feet crunching the snow beneath them catching his attention.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:09:47 GMT -7
Roe was making his rounds of the men. He was tired but he had to do his job. He saw Smokey sitting against a tree and asked, "How's it going Smokey?"
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:16:15 GMT -7
Smokey grinned as he looked to Roe, before coughing again. "Not bad, Doc. Just freezing my ass off, but not bad. You lookin' for someone?" Smokey asked, his eyes then cast down to the makeshift coffee pot he had constructed, which was giving off little if any heat. If it wasn't for coffee, Smokey didn't know what he would do.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:18:26 GMT -7
"Not anyone in particular." Roe heard Smokey's cough and asked, "How long have you had that cough?"
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:21:36 GMT -7
Holding the little tin can in his hands, Smokey made a face. "It's nothin', Doc. Just a little cough, that's all. You want some coffee?" Smokey asked, trying to change the subject as he held up the can to Roe in offering. He knew Roe was just looking out for him, but he knew this cough was nothing.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:25:12 GMT -7
Roe looked at Smokey skeptically before replying, "Uh huh... Smokey don't lie to me and I'm fine without the coffee. I'm more concerned about your cough then drinking coffee to get warm."
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:29:00 GMT -7
Smokey laughed, his breath turning into little wisps of smoke again. "I'll humor you, then. I've had for about two days now. What's that mean?" Smokey stated with a raised eyebrow, before retracting his arm and holding the little can close to his body, trying to get the small amount of heat to radiate.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:31:58 GMT -7
Roe put his bare hand against Smokey's forehead. It was a little warm but not too bad. He said calmly, "You have a small fever Smokey. You need to take it easy. I'll let Lip know that you need to slow down on the patrols. I want to you to rest up. We can't afford you to get pneumonia."
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:36:13 GMT -7
" I'm fine, Doc. But I'll take the time off anyway. Damn patrols are running me ragged." Smokey muttered, partly to himself, though he knew Doc Roe wouldn't believe him when he said he was fine. He did feel a little light headed, but he pinned the blame on the weather, and the lack of good food.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:37:40 GMT -7
Roe shook his head and said, "Quit saying you're fine Smokey! It doesn't make you weak to admit you're not feeling well."
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:41:37 GMT -7
Smokey paused for a moment, before nodding. "You're right, I guess. I just think you should spend your efforts more on the guys who really need it, like Bill." Smokey explained, before taking sip of the smoking coffee, which burnt his tongue on impact. He was used to it, however, having drank coffee like this since they reached Bastogne. His tongue didn't feel the pain anymore, seeing as it was now partly numb.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:44:42 GMT -7
"Ahh... Bill's clap... I don't have any penicillin to help... all he needs is to drink more water... It will flush part of the infection out."
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:46:54 GMT -7
Smokey laughed when Roe said Bill had the clap. Leave it to Bill. "Too much information, Doc." he grinned, before taking another sip of the coffee.
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Post by Eugene Roe on Apr 18, 2010 13:48:22 GMT -7
Roe smiled and said, "Sorry! Forgot you probably don't want to hear half of what I hear as a medic."
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Post by smokey on Apr 18, 2010 13:50:37 GMT -7
Roe's words peaked at his curiosity, but Smokey shook his head. " Not when it comes to other guys johnson's, I don't." Smokey laughed, before setting the cup back on the makeshift holder, and leaning back with a sigh.
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