Tsuchi, with the advantage of height, read over his friend's shoulder. Soon he found himself believing that some illnesses were contagious. One sneeze came from a tickling sensation at the back of his throat. There was moment or two of horrid irritation and inhaling. He hesitated to cough - could felt his diaphragm rise, thrice - and let off a sneeze.

"Probably... a joke. Someone laced... with sneezing powder or something."