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WHO: Tommy Shepherd and You
WHERE: Network, The Diner
WHAT: Network Request, and Powers Slightly On the Fritz at Diner
WHEN: January
WARNINGS:

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Well guys, seems I've fun into a little problem…

[The camera pans from where it started, on Tommy's face, to a table. Those familiar with the diner might recognize the kitchen of it if they've helped out there, either in Tommy's time or back with Eli Vanto was running the place. There's no denying the bit of chaos going on here, given the table he'd been using for prep was on the floor. In several pieces. Which a different angle of view of is soon available as Tommy curses off screen and the phone clearly falls. When it hits the ground it looks briefly at the table before falling flat, looking just up at the ceiling where there is clearly some… Is that stew sticking to the ceiling?]

Shit! Okay. Um, that's…

[He scoops up the device again and looks at it.]

Anyone willing to run by the Space Ikea and get me a new work table. And maybe help put it together? Oh, and some stools. And a bench. Uh… And some sleeping pills or something? If I don't get some proper rest soon, I'm worried I'm accidentally vibrate the building down. Which would be bad.

Thanks.

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Lunch.

Tommy sets out a selection of bowls for people to fill for themselves from a big pot of stew next to where he put down the larger bin of salad. Granted it didn't look much like salad given the 'greens' were actually faintly blue, but hey, he even put cumatoes and diced bacon mushrooms on it for flavor. Plus was it a meal without access to the side of meat Tommy had roasted up for people over a literal fire. Sure, it was slightly charred, but it was something.

Once it was all put down Tommy took a seat near the door and did something that he wasn't really happy with doing. Tommy tucked his hands under his arms and pinned them there, afraid to touch just about anything. Unfortunately his legs were bouncing as well, and the speed of it was making the table he was near start to vibrate as well.

That made Tommy curse and he freed his hands just long enough to pull his legs up to cross them under himself before tucking his hands away again.

"Dammit, David. If you were here you'd know what to do."

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[This time the words settle in, and they take hold. This time Tommy sleeps. For a full half hour before he wakes up screaming in fear, his body covered in a cold sweat, his hand flailing out and a small pot on the table nearby explodes from a stray rush of his power.]

[Billy's settled close by, finally relaxed enough to believe it's really worked when it all comes tumbling down again. He flinches and throws up a magic shield to protect them from any debris, and hurries to crawl closer.]

Hey- hey- you're all right. I'm here. You're fine. It was a dream. You're okay.

Just a dream?

[The words seem impossible. Tommy's hands scrabble for his arms, pullign up his shirt sleeves. Yeah. No marks. That... that follows?]

Shit. I... I was back there. In 'Juvie'.

[It was a dream that happened sometimes, but never as real as that.]

[Billy moves to try and pull him into a hug.]

Is that why you haven't been sleeping? Bad dreams?

Sometimes I can't sleep. Sometimes it's really bad dreams.

[He doesn't push Billy away, at all.]

It wasn't so bad, back home. It's... I thought it was better. But it's new, I guess.

[Billy rubs his back soothingly.]

...When I had nightmares and stuff, sometimes just sleeping somewhere else helped. Come on, let's set you up downstairs, see if that helps.

Sleeping somewhere else?

[Did somewhere else have more comfort? Tommy sighs and stands.]

Yeah, okay. Sure.

Yeah, like on the couch, or with...my parents, or...where ever. Just a different space...

[He helps Tommy downstairs and clears a space, magicking up a couch that looks a lot like the one from the Kaplan's house.]

Here, lay down, try to relax.

[Well, a different space was something he had to try with. But he follows his brother and wow, that couch. He feels awkward about that couch. But he does move to stretch out.]

If it didn't work with magic, I can't see why it would work here.

It's a psychological thing. Sometimes just a small change helps.

[Billy covers him up with a blanket and takes a seat on the floor beside the couch, leaning his head back against the arm.]

I can try the magic too if you want, but if you can fall asleep naturally it will probably help more.

A small change, huh?

[He's lying down and there's a blanket and looks to his brother. The guy is so nice.]

Naturally hasn't been working.

Pretend this was all here all ready like a real house. Small change.

[He sighs and nods, shaking out his hands.]

I can try again.

[He sits up straighter, and closes his eyes to focus, channeling Loki's lessons and keeping the intent in his mind more than his words.]

Sleep

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Real house.

[This time, though, the words seem to connect. Tommy falls asleep. ANd doesn't wake. And doesn't wake. Hours of sleep, won't that be nice.]

[Billy stays with him, drifting off himself at one point, but keeping close as the hours pass by. He wonders eventually if 'Sleep' was too vague? Would Tommy go on sleeping forever? Did he need to magic him awake? But what if he will wake up on his own, and Billy just robs him of more sleep??]

[Sorry man, magic. Tommy can't break out of the sleeping spell at all. Too bad.]

[Billy waits a little longer, trying to rouse him without magic, giving him a fruitless shake. When that doesn't work he tries undoing the spell.]

Wake Up.

[The words have the desired effect, coaxing Tommy's eyes open. And he sighs in relief because he FEELS awake.]

Billy. Damn. I'm awake.

Tommy?

[Billy sighs in relief.]

How do you feel? Did it help?

[He feels better. So much better. Tommy smiles at his brother.]

It helped. A lot. Thanks bro.

[He gives a grateful slump of his shoulders, finally letting himself relax.]

Really? No problem. Hopefully that fixes it, but if you're having trouble again, let me know. I was really scared for a bit that you weren't going to wake up again...

Well, guess I was sleeping beauty.

[He smiles and nods. Way to go B.]

Do I have to call you my hero now, kiddo?

I mean, I wouldn't say no...

[He laughs, and sits up on his knees so he can give his brother a hug.]

I'm just glad I didn't have to get some prince to kiss you awake.

Ugh, I'll pass on you kissing me, Bro.

[Because Billy's the only prince they have other than Teddy, and he's not kissing his brother's boyfriend.]

Oh please-

[Billy releases him to push up onto the couch and try and force a teasing kiss on his brother's cheek.]

[Idiot. Tommy laughs and reaches up to ruffle his brother's hair.]

Hey, you know I love you little bro, right?

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