Multiplicity

Just curious how other systems deal with things like this.

We're a large system of mostly male otakin living in a female body, and this is that part of the month when it's damn difficult to find people with any enthusiasm to be out. If there isn't a good enough bribe (and sadly, the new Harry Potter book is not a very good bribe), we appeal to the nobility and courage of the men to get someone to take a turn for the good of the system.

Some deal better than others. Some hear the word "cramps" and vanish like ninjas. Others think "woo hoo! An excuse to binge on chocolate!!" and queue right up.

Me? I'm just taking one for the team. I happen to have a deep connection with the system and fast access to system information, so I volunteered a few days ago to get us caught up on mail. Sure, that was before the monthly hit, but I'm the sort to help a comrade in distress, so here I am. Don't know if I'll manage with the mail, but at least I can deal with the body discomfort.

How about it? Anyone else have to negotiate for help during monthlies or illness? Anyone found that perfect bribe that always works?