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Have there been instances of someone sleep walking and waking up random places before? Like they've never done it before, but all of the sudden they're waking up in strange places besides their bed. And not like the dollhouse.
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Relief that did not last.]
Yes. It happens. One cause is death. After my fourth death, the Doctor and others have had to sometimes chain me to my bed or drag me back as terrible nightmares would attend my sleepwalking. It's happened every death afterwards...
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But sleepwalking is a common curse in this damnable city. With the insomnia of this month, I would almost say it is "expected," Makoto. Have you been sleepwalking?
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No, it's not me. But I'm pretty sure that Usagi hasn't died here either. She seems alright, but I found her sleeping in the middle of the street and she didn't know how she got there.
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But, as Makoto said, she'd never died. So she was good at surviving this shit, or really lucky.]
That's worrisome in the extreme. She's very vulnerable compared to some people I know. A normal human waking up out there might have to deal with the monsters. She's smart enough to get to the gray creatures for protection, but I'd worry if one of the hounds caught up to her.
... [sigh]
As far as I'm aware Usagi has never died in Deerington. She has the devil's own luck, considering her lack of power. But yes. I fear that this is entirely believable right now. The moon is gone, we have Superior's Eyes on us day and night, and without magical help we can barely sleep. Any number of sleep disorders are a real threat.
Does she have a set of pajamas like yours?
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No one else has had a problem when they wore them, but I'm worried something's wrong.
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But no, you're not wrong to worry. Sleepwalking is a very bad sign in Deerington. It means something is going on, and it's putting Usagi at considerable risk. I know it's hard to keep an eye on that girl twenty-four seven, but be careful, for both of your sakes.
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And she is already on the roster, so she won't need someone to let her in.
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[She couldn't keep fighting those that she cared about. It was part of the reason she'd been checking in less and less. She was afraid of someone else she loved going mad and attacking.]
And even with them my neck hurts and I can barely sleep.
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And I know you want to be there for everyone. I worry that you'll spread yourself thin.
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I have to keep them safe. If I don't then it means you have to face even more, and I can't let you push yourself too hard either.
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It will take time for him to heal. But he will.
As for the rest... [Swallow] I am going to trust you. I am going to trust you to be a hero, to risk your life out there to protect others, but I ask you to do the same. Yes, I have been injured, and I am no longer whole. But I am an archmage.
Let me fight, and fight by my side. Do not be my shield. Be my ally and I will promise you the same. You may rely on me as much as you may shield me. Ok?
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Promise you'll be safe. That I won't have to stop from doing something you'd regret.
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I promise you that I will remain safe, and that I will not do something that I regret. I will not die again. I will swear that I will do whatever I have to to make sure that I don't.
Even if it means fleeing a superior foe with my tail tucked between my legs, wrapping myself in my shawl that gives me silence and hiding. I will stay alive, Makoto.
You must promise me that you will not make a foolish choice either.
[She had to bite back the demand 'promise me you won't die.' It chilled her bones, especially with all she knew, especially with the feeling that her very being was broken and how every death brought a person closer to that, but she would not make her promise that. She had no place asking anyone for that promise anymore.]
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I promise, I won't do anything reckless.
[At least anymore reckless than her usual behavior.]
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There we go. And now we've both promised, and I trust you, Makoto. We don't know each other that well, but we're getting to.
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And you like to wear your heart on your sleeve. I think it's an admirable quantity.
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[It seemed to be a habit now, to always have one last thing to ask Vira-Lorr when they had these conversations.]
Tell Atsushi that he doesn't have to fell bad for hurting me. And if anything happens, make sure the he and Usagi are safe. Tell them to stay with Setsuna.
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Of course I will. Again. I already have, I swear it... but I mean it. That poor boy has old pains. We... have to be patient with him as we help him, Makoto. He will learn that you hold no ill will and still care for him, and that I feel the same in time. But we have to happen.
But... I will tell him to stay with Setsuna and Usagi. I promise that. And I will help protect him. I worry that he doesn't know when to stop risking himself.
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Thank you, for everything.
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Not on Roderic. Not on Sodder. Not even on that mad dog Superior. And certainly not on you, Atsushi or anyone else I care for.
Since you asked me an extra promise, I'll ask you one. Promise me you'll try to sleep tonight. I can't imagine it would be easy, but you'll be stronger with rest.
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I'll try.
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My home is available, but I'm going to let Susan and the Doctor handle things there. There's too much to do, I think you'd agree.