Jeez, if it can get you sick, I'd almost believe it--lucky for me I've been hanging out with sick people all week 'n haven't caught it yet. Just don't sneeze on me...

[Coming up to get a better look at him]

Ya look like a mess... Have ya even been getting any fluids? You're gonna dehydrate through your nose.

[He sounds more teasing than concerned, even though the advice is genuine.]