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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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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?

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.]

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.

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.]

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

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.]

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.

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.

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.

[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.

[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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nightmares and that which causes them is likely not meant to be shared.

[Okay maybe it is, maybe talking about it would be the healthy thing to do, but... It's his burden to bear. His fault.]

Thank you.

...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.

... 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.

What is with all this violence? I won't have any of it.

[At the small outburst, Eli reached over and hugged Altair being mindful of the tea at the same time.]

[He doesn't resist the hug. Had it not been for the cup of tea, he'd likely have relaxed into it a little.]

I apologize for upsetting you, Eli. I'm just going through some things, I suppose.

Altair, all of us are going through things. It's been a rough transition for everyone. I'm sure everyone has stuff going on at home left unfinished or are worried about loved ones.

[Eli simply stated not letting go of his hug, but shift enough to allow Altair to put the cup of tea down.]

I know.

[Cup is put down, and as soon as it is, he just turns into useless pile of ~~Chiss~~ Pantoran mode.

He's not really in a rush to say anything else. Just. Give him a moment.]

[He merely smiled and continued to hold Altair. He wasn't going to let go till Altair was ready. This reminded him of the times he sought out his mother's company when something would distress him as a kid. He missed her hugs and warm words of encouragement.]

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