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[thirtybits]

It's one of those things where, yes, that's the case, but you don't necessarily have to bring it up! It's the way I am and it can't be helped. It isn't my fault I have trouble sleeping, that isn't being overworked, only an issue plenty share, that can certainly make you look sick without illness!

[dialo]

In that case, shouldn't you be looking into sleeping spells or medication?

[She is determined to see this argument through.]

[thirtybits]

It's...more that actually being asleep is uncomfortable. And I can deal with it, so there's no reason to use medications or anything, that would just be a waste.

[dialo]

If it's a deep sleep it shouldn't be uncomfortable for you.

[thirtybits]

[He shakes his head.] I have a lot of fear.

Rather, it would probably be better to say it's largely anxiety.

[dialo]

...Hm. That does leave you in a difficult situation - you need to sleep anyway but sleep's uncomfortable...

[She has to take a minute to ponder this.]

[thirtybits]

I try to just wait until I really need to. Which isn't exactly healthy, I know, but it's easier.

[The few times he's slept with Faustus (NOT LIKE THAT) it's a fair amount better. And while knowing Paloma was watching, although that may have been equal parts embarrassment for the way he is. Better to have someone else there, it's somehow reassuring.]

[dialo]

Ah, I know. Have you had tea with anyone this month?

[thirtybits]

No, why?

[He hasn't heard anything about tea...]

[dialo]

I've heard that any tea drunk with someone else in the light of the moon is especially energizing, and having had some with friends from home, I can say that I haven't felt tired since. It may not last, but perhaps you ought to find someone to drink tea with.

[...except maybe this will just encourage him to work more... The goal is to help him be healthy, right?]

[thirtybits]

Just having tea in the moonlight?

[sounds romantic]

That might be worth it. Even if it doesn't work, it's not a huge loss... -That's good you found your friends, too.

[dialo]

Indeed. Is there anybody you'd be able to do that with?

pretend only the brackets were crossed out . . .

[thirtybits]

...Yeah, probably, I have a friend here after all, it seems like something he'd like.

[Because he's English gentry, now who's being taken for a stereotype, stupid lousy Dorian.]

o7

[dialo]

Good. Make sure you do that.

[thirtybits]

Well, we'll see. He's working in the theatre so it might be difficult to arrange, their shows are at night. But I'll try, anyway. Thanks.

[dialo]

No problem. Just trying to help.

[And being too overbearing about it.]

[thirtybits]

[He's used to it. The familiarity with it is almost nice. Except that actually having people concerned about him is frightening and annoying, but hey.]

About time someone found the right way to do that.

[dialo]

Do you mean 'give in to your endless protesting'?

[thirtybits]

It is not endless protesting! But no, what I mean is, just a suggestion, not worrying over every little thing when I'm fine! My- ['friends'?] roommates are like that, it never stops.

[Or at least, that's how he sees it.]

[dialo]

But since we can't force you to do anything, nagging is our only real tool.

[thirtybits]

Nagging does nothing - nothing useful, that is. It's just really grating. You have to know that, everyone must have first-hand experience.

[dialo]

It works sometimes, if you're persistent enough.

[thirtybits]

Sure, maybe, but along with resentment.

[dialo]

Then the ideal is to care just enough to nag but not enough to be actually hurt when they resent you for it.

[thirtybits]

[He pauses, having to take a moment to think about that. But a moment later, he laughs, shaking his head in amusement.]

That's one way to look at it. Maybe it is the right way to go.