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bluedespitebeing[It had been a month. When Lisa had first started having the dreams, she simply brushed them off as a bad night. Then one bad night had become two, then four, until finally the nurse was running on very little sleep. Lisa had, of course, heard about this happening before--days being lost being followed by extremely vivid dreams--but her dehumanization wasn't something she wanted to bring up again. The nurse is working in the inn's kitchen at a time very few people should still be awake, absorbed in her thoughts, when Peony decides to have a little fun.
The feed opens up to...a leg. Those familiar with her first network post might think that perhaps Lisa's dropped her gear again until a soft, cheerful chirp is heard.]
Hap! Happiny, hap!
[It seems this little pokemon's seen others filming their trainers, and wanted to try her hand at it, too! Boy, does she sound proud of herself. With a tiny grunt, the camera's view moves up to a woman's face for the briefest of moments, and then swings alarmingly up to the ceiling accompanied by a panicked squeal.
Oh. Oh, right. Happiny are really round, aren't they?]
Are you okay? You just about gave me a heart attack...
[In a second, the gear and the pokemon are picked up. Lisa looks tired, as she often does these days, with purple-tinted pouches under her eyes.]
If only I had as much energy as you, Peony...
[She offers a weak smile before giving in to a yawn. Guess she'd better address those other night owls...]
So what do others do when they can't sleep?
[Lisa bends to set the Happiny down again, then straightens as she runs her free hand through her hair and sighs.]
Maybe I'll just...go eat some cereal.
[She had the strangest feeling that would make her feel better.]
The feed opens up to...a leg. Those familiar with her first network post might think that perhaps Lisa's dropped her gear again until a soft, cheerful chirp is heard.]
Hap! Happiny, hap!
[It seems this little pokemon's seen others filming their trainers, and wanted to try her hand at it, too! Boy, does she sound proud of herself. With a tiny grunt, the camera's view moves up to a woman's face for the briefest of moments, and then swings alarmingly up to the ceiling accompanied by a panicked squeal.
Oh. Oh, right. Happiny are really round, aren't they?]
Are you okay? You just about gave me a heart attack...
[In a second, the gear and the pokemon are picked up. Lisa looks tired, as she often does these days, with purple-tinted pouches under her eyes.]
If only I had as much energy as you, Peony...
[She offers a weak smile before giving in to a yawn. Guess she'd better address those other night owls...]
So what do others do when they can't sleep?
[Lisa bends to set the Happiny down again, then straightens as she runs her free hand through her hair and sighs.]
Maybe I'll just...go eat some cereal.
[She had the strangest feeling that would make her feel better.]
[action]
Date: 2012-06-25 02:26 am (UTC)[O-oh. There was a person here. TIME TO AWKWARD PENGUIN AWAY--oh she was one of them!]
Hey.
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Date: 2012-06-25 06:53 pm (UTC)Hello, Henry.
[Hmn, what's he got there... Ah.]
Looks like we had the same idea...
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Date: 2012-06-27 12:57 am (UTC)[ 8I..........8I............say something Henry. She doesn't bite. Walking in on her COVERED IN BLOOD was just a dream.]
[He approaches her and offers the box, one of his most sacred possessions (for that week).]
We could split it.
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Date: 2012-06-28 10:43 pm (UTC)The offer surprises her a little. She'd seen Heather and Henry squabbling enough times that snacks were something not often shared by the man. Her lips twitch up even more.]
If you're sure... I'd like that, thanks.
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Date: 2012-06-29 11:16 am (UTC)[He didn't know where any food was save for his and Heather's bags.]
I'm glad everything's...calmed down now. Y'know.
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Date: 2012-06-30 01:11 pm (UTC)It definitely was pretty crazy for a while... [Toxicalypse, crazy storms, arriving in Cianwood, those missing days...] Hopefully it'll stay this calm for a while.
[Maybe the dreams would finally go away, if it did.]
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Date: 2012-07-01 01:33 am (UTC)Yeah...I'm glad you're with us now.
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Date: 2012-07-01 11:07 pm (UTC)So there's a quite a long stretch of silence as her brain reorients itself around this information.]
...Thank you. I'm glad, too.
[She holds up two bowls--sea green and yellow. Which do you want, Henry?]
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Date: 2012-07-02 10:54 am (UTC)[He accepts the green bowl. A thought suddenly slams into him and he digs in his pocket for his 'gear. He learned never to be without it after the incident with Boo.]
Can I take your picture?
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Date: 2012-07-04 02:18 am (UTC)[It's...an odd request, from her point of view. But she sees no harm in it.]
I guess, if you want to. What for?
[action]
Date: 2012-07-04 05:30 am (UTC)You guys are sort of my family now. [He's accepted that.] You gotta have photos of your family.
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Date: 2012-07-06 12:29 pm (UTC)That's very true.
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Date: 2012-06-25 03:11 am (UTC)Lisa?
[Action]
Date: 2012-06-25 06:58 pm (UTC)[She makes her way over to him, looking down to his notes. Food could wait for curiosity.]
[Action]
Date: 2012-06-28 02:05 am (UTC)[Just some random notes about plot and motives.]
What about you?
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Date: 2012-06-28 10:46 pm (UTC)Bad dream... [That much she didn't feel uncomfortable saying.] Thought eating might help my brain calm down.
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-01 04:21 pm (UTC)[Spoiler, this may be the reason he himself can't sleep.]
Maybe a glass of water would help?
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-01 11:13 pm (UTC)Hmmmn. [Nope, not an answer--but she also wasn't responding to a question in the first place.
At the suggestion, she looks over to the fridge. Lisa's focus had just been on food. She'd forgotten that warm milk was often a solution for children who couldn't sleep. While she wasn't going to go that far, she does concede to the point that a drink might also be helpful.
Even as she makes her way over to the fridge, her main focus is on him.]
I don't believe I've tried that one, yet. Have you, Harry?
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-01 11:35 pm (UTC)A few times.
Actually...as much as I lecture Heather, my sleeping habits are just as bad as hers...probably worse sometimes. Most time I just work on writing or read a book.
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-02 01:26 am (UTC)Not very responsible of you, Mr. Dad... Do you want a glass?
[Since she's over here, and all.]
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-02 01:59 am (UTC)I know, it's one of her favourite things to remind me about.
Sure, if you don't mind. A glass would be nice.
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-04 02:45 am (UTC)You're a good father, though... I was never that close with my dad.
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-06 05:33 pm (UTC)[He takes the glass with a nod and a small smile.]
...Well I try to be. I never got a chance to be close to my own father. He passed away when I was younger.
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Date: 2012-06-25 06:03 am (UTC)[Video]
Date: 2012-06-25 07:03 pm (UTC)Re: [Video]
Date: 2012-06-28 06:53 am (UTC)[Considering he hasn't actually slept in years.]
I guess I'm still getting used to getting a full night's sleep.
[Video]
Date: 2012-06-28 10:53 pm (UTC)[She can only assume it is because of you teenagers, these days. Always staying up late.]
[video]
Date: 2012-06-25 02:41 pm (UTC)[...which actually looks to be where Envy is right now. One good thing about big cities like Saffron, is there's usually easy ways up there.]
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Date: 2012-06-25 07:04 pm (UTC)[video]
Date: 2012-06-27 04:03 am (UTC)'S what I usually do. There's always something to look at, above or below, and not usually anyone else around.
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Date: 2012-06-28 10:57 pm (UTC)[Action] SOB I'm sorry this is so late.
Date: 2012-06-28 04:47 am (UTC)[Which is why there's a bedraggled blond leaning in the doorway, scrubbing at one eye.]
Lisa?
What're you doin' down here?
[Action] That's a-okay!
Date: 2012-06-28 11:09 pm (UTC)She was also a young adult and therefore clearly must be awake at all hours of the night. That's just how it worked.]
Wondering what to eat... I couldn't sleep.
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Date: 2012-06-29 12:13 am (UTC)[Once she's reasonably sure there weren't any actual staff cooks around (old habits die hard, Heather's never been one to sneak food in plain sight if she can avoid it. Unless it would be funny), she slips in, rubbing the back of her head.]
Anything good down here?
[Action]
Date: 2012-06-30 01:19 pm (UTC)A lot of fruits and vegetables... Fish... [The fridge itself hadn't been much of a help. Most of the food in their had been unprepared, and Lisa didn't feel like cooking.] But they have bagels, too, and cereal.
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Date: 2012-07-02 06:02 am (UTC)[Letting the door swing shut behind her, Heather strides right on in, yawning widely. She didn't really bother making herself look presentable beyond cramming a pair of shoes and some pants on so that she wasn't wandering around the hotel in her underwear (her lack of classiness has its limits, yo).]
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Date: 2012-07-04 03:11 am (UTC)Lisa gestures to one of the counters.]
They're over there. You might have to dig around for some toppings, but I have a pretty good idea of where things are, if you have trouble.
[Pause.]
So... Why can't you sleep?
[Action]
Date: 2012-07-04 04:07 am (UTC)[She's already rummaging around in the nearby fridge on the hunt for something to make them not-plain.]
[Her casual tone remains when she answers the question, though it's perhaps a little ... too casual. Because she's lying.]
Eh, you know how it is. Sheets get too hot, can't get comfortable... Figured I'd just give up and try again later.
[She straightens up with a tub of cream cheese in her hands and looks over her shoulder at Lisa.]
You?
[Action] look at this pretty icon, whoever made it should be praised.
Date: 2012-07-07 02:31 am (UTC)[No, Lisa doesn't believe Heather, but she's not up for digging for the truth just yet. She'll leave it at a simple glance to let Heather know that she's onto her.]
Me? Oh, I haven't had a good night's sleep in...a month. Perhaps it's just habit, by now.
[She hasn't technically tried to go to bed yet, tonight. The expectation of what was waiting for her had curbed her enthusiasm for Dreamland.]
[Action] alkghsdlgh YOU... ;-; <3
Date: 2012-07-07 10:16 pm (UTC)[She turns around with a bagel pinched in the corner of her mouth as she twists the package shut again.]
... Just general insomnia?
[It occurs to her that it could be related to the... withdrawal a little, but maybe it's not a good time to ask about that.]