02 Network; Voice

[kallig]

Those of you who spend your days in the greenhouse, has anyone found any plant with properties that might aid one's sleep?

[There's a brief pause.] Knock yourself out with the fruit that makes you feel drunk is not a valid answer to this question, by the way. Nor is bang your head against the nearest tree until your vision goes black.

[He pauses again, considers,] And should none have an answer, what do you do, when sleep refuses to come or when it is more restless than restful?

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[wearingthestars]

I don't have a plant, but if you're really desperate for sleep I could use a spell?

I find it easier when I'm sleeping with someone. Or if I'm alone, then I have different techniques for keeping my mind quiet so I can sleep. Reading. Special breathing. That sort of stuff. Sometimes it works.

Anything in particular keeping you up? Or just restless?

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[kallig]

Think I've had quite enough of being knocked out by someone else, but I do thank you for the offer.

[When was the last time he got knocked out on account of someone else, he wonders? It's... Been a while. Still, being that vulnerable around someone he doesn't know too well isn't exactly on his to-do list.]

People to sleep with and something to read... Not exactly something we have in abundance here, but normally I'd agree. With the reading part, anyway. As for breathing and meditation for that matter, that only works so long as I'm awake. The second I drop off to sleep...

[Nightmares. But he doesn't say that, of course.]

Oh, there is something in particular keeping me up, but not something I'd trouble a young mind with.

[Never mind that he's only in his early twenties himself.]

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[wearingthestars]

I think lavender is supposed to be good for sleep. I could summon some?

People to sleep with works the best for me. But that's kind of in short supply here, I get it.

Bad dreams?

Sometimes it helps to talk about it.

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[kallig]

Lavender? ... I suppose if it's supposed to help, I can't decline. I hear if you keep declining heartfelt offers of assistance it makes you a jerk.

[And they're all stuck, so it's better for them to all get along.]

Bad dreams, yes. I've been told talking it out helps.

[He does not sound inclined to share.]

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[wearingthestars]

Yeah, it's a flower on Earth. The smell of it is supposed to help I think.

[A pause...yeah okay, maybe he doesn't want to press this.]

Or um...writing about it in a journal? If there's no one you're comfortable talking to. Just...getting it out helps your brain stop turning it around so much.

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[kallig]

I see. I will accept your offer then.

[...]

I'll keep that advice in mind.

[Honestly it's more that he doesn't wish to burden anyone. But he can't exactly say that. Or rather, he doesn't really want to.]

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[wearingthestars]

If...um...if you ever do wanna talk though, I'm around. My Mom's a psychologist, and I've...sat through enough therapy, I can...listen at least.

But I can definitely get you some lavender.

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[seeingscarlet]

Sleep can be...hard. Are you having trouble falling asleep? Or are you having nightmares?

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[kallig]

A little of both.

[...] Uprooted from our homes as we are, I doubt I'm alone in being unsettled, though. Had I thought myself alone I would not have posed the question to the network, after all.

[seeingscarlet]

Sleep has never been easy for me. [And if Vision wasn't here...well, what happened on the Bishop was a window into just how bad this could have been.] I can make other people sleep but not myself. My powers have never worked on me.

At home I would get up and make tea, maybe bake something. But if you want tea for sleeping I think you will have to ask the Agrii.

[kallig]

An unfortunate limitation, that. Though perhaps understandable. Being able to make oneself go to sleep but not wake up would be troublesome.

[He wonders if he could Force persuade himself to sleep... But then he'd have the same problem of not being able to wake, wouldn't he...]

I think I'll take my chances with the sleeplessness. Or perhaps see if I can't find something useful in the greenhouse.

[seeingscarlet]

[Wanda laughs.] No, not like that...it is a natural sleep. But I can't make my own mind do things.

[That would be the dream, wouldn't it? No more sleeplessness, no more anxiety...]

Sometimes just getting up and doing anything else can help.

[kallig]

Then it is indeed an unfortunate limitation.

[Truly.]

If I did that I don't think I'd sleep at all, if I'm being perfectly honest.

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[thrawnsaide]

[Eli knocked on the door to Altair's room and carried with him a cup of tea. He only stepped in once he was given permission.]


I've been researching a bit on how to make a calming tea. I noticed that you were having trouble sleeping and was trying to find ways to help. Your post simply confirmed my concerns.

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[kallig]

Was it the terrified shrieks in the night that tipped you off?

[The question is humorous in tone, his usual dry humor, though not in nature. Even with his veil, he knows he looks tired. Like he's three times as old as he is, and twice as worn out.

He's been running on empty for a while now, and it's coming back to bite him in the ass.] I'll be alright, but thank you for your concern.

[A pause.] And the tea.

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[thrawnsaide]

Yes. There were times where I thought about coming up to check on you, but I wasn't sure if you would approve of that or not.

[He simply shook his head not amused.]

This particular tea is supposed to give you a dreamless sleep. The herbs were hard to find, but I manaed to find a small handful and I saved some to try and grow as well.

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[kallig]

Probably best that you didn't. I wouldn't want to accidentally hurt you.

[He sighs softly.] Sith are driven by their fear, but this...

[Another sigh, and he reaches up beneath his veil to pinch the bridge of his nose.] This is different.

[Not that he wants to talk about it...] I'll help you with the herbs. I am not the only one who struggles with sleep.

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[thrawnsaide]

...I hadn't thought about that part. Good point.

Everyone has their limits. I hope that eventually you can come to terms with what's been triggering your nightmares.

[He handed the tea over to Altair to drink.]

For now I just want you to catch up on your rest. You're already worn out.

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[kallig]

... I don't think I ever will. Not unless someone holds me down and delivers enough kicks to my head to give me amnesia.

[...

... He accepts the cup, and sighs again.] I'll be alright. I've been through worse.

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[tiedonastring]

Your presence is always welcomed. I don't have any remedies to offer, but if you feel you can't sleep you can always stop by.

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[kallig]

[Very much unlike what just about anyone else would get, Hux actually gets video in return, rather than just voice.

Altair smiles, slightly, looking quite worn out, but he's happy to... Well, he can't see him, but he can hear him. And he knows Hux can see him, thus the video.] I would like that. Thank you, Hux.

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[tiedonastring]

[Have rare smile from Hux and Millicent pushing her way into view as well.]

I've had my fair share of days where I can't sleep. More then likely you will probably find me working. I tend to sleep only for a few hours when I do sleep.

I'm sure Milli will be quite happy to see you as well.

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[kallig]

It does seem a common issue.

[He thinks his species might need less sleep than a human does, but it's not something he's willing to say over the network, just in case that's a Chiss trait rather than a Pantoran one.]

Only a few hours though. Do I need to get on your case about not taking care of yourself?

[There's a tone of humor to his voice and he can't help but smile a little. That was a joke.] I'll bring something for her to eat.

[...] And something for you, as well.

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[tiedonastring]

Says the person who is having trouble with sleep. It's always easier to look after others then yourself.

[Hux paused to pet Millicent and looked back up at Altair.]

Please, don't trouble yourself over my needs. I'm happy to just to have you around.

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[kallig]

Happy to have a Sith around? [There's a slight hint of laughter to his voice,] Been banging our head against a nearby tree today, have we?

[He looks and sounds quite amused- he's not poking fun at him, so much as it being a friendly bit of humor. He knows trust is difficult for Hux, trust in a Force-sensitive even more so. So really, he's happy that he welcomes his company.] Thank you. I will bring you something to eat, though.