Audio; UN: Songbird

[song_princess]

May I ask a question if I may be so bold to ask?

What do you do when you can't fall asleep? Or find yourself wanting to stay awake.

[A small pause before sighing.]

It's nothing to do with nightmares or bad dreams! I promise.

[A small forced chuckle at her own words.]

Thank you for indulging in this one's question.

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[Text] un: god.of.death

[maxwellsdaemon]

coffee. lots of coffee.

[song_princess]

Coffee?

[maxwellsdaemon]

highly caffeinated drink. a stimulant that keeps you awake. careful though, the crash when it wears off can have you sleepin the day away

[song_princess]

So it both helps but also causes sleep? Not sure if it will help but thank you, my lord.

[maxwellsdaemon]

only when ya stop drinking it!

... mind if I ask why you're trying not to sleep? it's not good to keep yourself awake. it's a form of torture in many places.

[song_princess]

I guess that makes sense.

Ah, I just have had plenty of sleep back in my world. Is it? I can guess why but why would someone do that to another?

[maxwellsdaemon]

even if you've just woken from a coma, the body needs sleep. an because of that need, bad people use it to hurt others. in my experience? to get information from them.

[song_princess]

That is horrible... Why would they need to get information through such a cruel means?

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[lordofrebirth]

Why are you trying to not sleep?

[song_princess]

It's something small, my friend.

[lordofrebirth]

That does not answer the question.

[song_princess]

But it is something small...

But... scared that this is all just a dream.

[As well as something else.]

[lordofrebirth]

You are trying to stay awake because you fear this is a dream?

[song_princess]

.... Yes. In a sense.

[She has a feeling that he isn't going to be satisfied with that.]

I can brew up a new blend I made if you wish to speak more of this.

[AKA, she really doesn't want it to be public.]

[lordofrebirth]

[He's not worried about this bird. He doesn't know what you're talking about.]

Very well. I will go to your forest now.

[song_princess]

[Worries? What worries, no one knows what is being talked about.]

I shall wait for you. Ah, do you have a preference for snacks with your tea?

[lordofrebirth]

I do not. I will eat whatever you serve.

[With that he ends the call so he can transport himself to her forest in an instant.]

[song_princess]

I pray then that you will enjoy the snacks then.

[Mainly simple dishes with vegetables and berries.

And DFAFHFK SHE WAS NOT EXPECTING HIM TO JUST TRANSPORT TO HER FOREST LIKE THAT!!! Give her a moment to relax her wings that poofed up.]

The tea will take a few to brew. Made it with some of the flowers of my home forest, Xue Qianxun.

[lordofrebirth]

I see. I can wait then.

[He turns to look out at the trees then, apparently very content to just...stand there.]

[song_princess]

[She blinks before giggling a little, her wings glow as she summon some vines to form themselves make a chair.]

You are quite a curious one, my friend.

[lordofrebirth]

[Oh. A chair. That is better than standing, he supposes. When the chair is ready, he goes to sit, pausing just a second to look at her.]

A curious one?

[song_princess]

[She smiles as he goes to sit, hopefully it isn't too odd for him. The smile remained as she nods, closing her eyes.]

Yes, I never met someone like you, here or back in my world.

[lordofrebirth]

[He decides to take that as a compliment, sitting up straighter.]

I prefer to be unique rather than like any other.

[song_princess]

[She opens her eyes in time to see him sitting up straighter.]

Aye, I would like that as well.

[Her wings glows again to have some vines form a table and another chair as she goes to fetch the snacks and set them in front of him to eat.]

If I may be bold, I would love to learn more of you. But of course, after we speak of the other.

[lordofrebirth]

[Considering the request, he ponders that for a moment before nodding.]

Very well. After you tell me why you avoid sleep then I will answer your questions about myself.

[That seems fair enough.]

[song_princess]

[A small sigh leaves her when he agreed before first getting the tea and cups, and then sits down.]

.... What I said was a part of the reason. Back in my world.... I am trapped in a sleep, neither fully asleep nor awake....

[She goes to pour herself a cup and stares at the tea.]

If this place is just a dream then I am still trapped there. Or if this place wasn't a dream, what if this is the only time I am allowed to be awake. To live. Or what if what is keeping me trapped comes here and I never wake again.

[lordofrebirth]

So what you fear is the return to your world where you are trapped.

[He thinks he understands better now.]

Harming yourself here by not sleeping will not help with any of that.

[song_princess]

[She goes to nod her head slowly.]

Yes as well as becoming trapped here as well. I don't wish to cause those I love to worry or sadness should that happen.

[Another sigh leaves her.]

I know... When I do sleep, I do sleep deeply and soundly.

It is rather foolish isn't it?

[lordofrebirth]

I think that you will cause those who care about you to worry more if you try to avoid sleeping.

[People are like that.]

People tend to get worried when they feel one is doing something that could make them ill.

[song_princess]

....

[She really can't retort that as she knows that she would be the same with someone else she cares about. She goes to let out a soft chuckle.]

That is really a strength of people. You seem to be one of those people, my friend.

I... I will sleep if my body needs it.

[And before she forgets her manners even more, she gets up to pour him a cup before settling back down on her chair.]

[lordofrebirth]

I have never claimed concern for you.

[Yet here he is checking on her. Go figure.]

If it troubles you then you could have someone check on you to ensure you are well while you sleep.

[He takes his cup so he can breathe in the scent of the blend.]

Audio: un: sneaky_fox

[damn_kitsune]

Usually, I just find things to keep myself busy.

[Spoken as someone who has gone days with little to no sleep.]

Now one wonders why you want to stay awake.

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[song_princess]

Oh? What things besides drinking do you occupy yourself with?

[Tell her your secrets.]

It's nothing too serious.

[damn_kitsune]

Fairly sure that I didn't mention drinking when I said I find things to keep myself busy.

[You're making him sound like a drunk Leanne!]

I usually focus on my work. Which I suppose now would consist of studying scripts.

[song_princess]

[A small giggle.]

I was only speaking in jest my lord.

[She will never forget just how smashed face drunk she gotten from that cup of sake, but now she gets a bit more softer.]

Hoo? What type of scripts? Found any interesting ones?

[damn_kitsune]

[That was rather amusing. She gets drunk just as easily as Masamune.

[He gives a slight smile.]

I found a theatre here that specializes in Noh plays. Since I've done Noh theatre before back in my world, I decided to join. For now, I'm just an understudy, but I still need to master the scripts. Especially since there are several plays I'm not familiar with.

[No doubt they were written well after his time period.]

video; @glowbug

[invigorates]

What are you are doing would likely help. Chatting and keeping company with others will distract you well enough and assure that time goes by quickly.

Is there reason you wish to stay awake? Sleep has many benefits for those that require it.

Video; UN: Songbird

[song_princess]

Good company to speak with seems to be the best situation.

I have had plenty of sleep back home. And I don't want to miss a second of this place.

[Partial lie but it shouldn't hurt.]

[invigorates]

I would be happy to provide you with more conversation, if you wish. My name is Lioriley.

( she'd take her at her word. She had no reason not to. )

As admirable as that is, it may still be wise to get some rest.

[song_princess]

Thank you, my lady Lioriley. This one's name is Leanne.

[Thank you, she isn't ready to share that part of her quite yet.]

Just not now, when I do get rest, my mate he helps me sleep soundly through the night.

Tell me about yourself, my lady Lioriley.

[invigorates]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Leanne. I am happy to hear your mate is willing to assist you so.

Mm. What do you wish to know?

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[charredflame]

Chores. Or if there's nothing to be done, I'll read.

[song_princess]

What do you enjoy reading?

[charredflame]

I'm not very picky, but I have a preference for non-fiction. Books about Nippon, if I can find them. [...] Or a cookbook, sometimes. So that I can plan my shopping accordingly.

[song_princess]

..... Cookbook? There are such things as cookbooks?

[charredflame]

There are, yes. They're mostly collections of recipes and pictures; do they not have those where you're from?

Video; UN: Makalaure

[bythewaves]

That depends, I suppose! If I am trying to sleep, I often try a glass of wine. But if the opposite, movement, I find, works best.

[song_princess]

I fear that I don't handle spirits well, but I do like the taste of wine. That would make sense.... You can't fall asleep if you are moving.

[bythewaves]

Wine can be good, so long as one doesn't overindulge!

[ He nods ]

When my fosterlings were younger, we found that a hot drink sometimes helps as well. And well, I did try singing, to keep myself awake, but it turns out that one CAN, in fact, sing in one's sleep...