♘ 2: Voice

[furorimperator]

[There's silence for about two minutes before a very weary, very quiet baritone broadcasts over the Dreamberry.]

...if anyone has access to any sort of extra-strength headache medication, I would consider it a favor if they would kindly let me know.

Thank you.

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[Voice]

[a_bright_future]

Um, if your headache isn't too bad, sir, you can always get it at the drugstore in Somni.

[He doesn't have any, sorry to say.]

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

Unfortunately, what they have there only minutely lessens the pounding. But thank you.

[Voice]

[a_bright_future]

[Huh, and it says Extra-Strength right on the box! Then again...]

Well, which ones have you tried?

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[Annnd, Sephiroth unhesitatingly rattles off the labels of every brand the drugstore sells.]

[madcuriosity]

Whatever is wrong Mr. Sephiroth?

[furorimperator]

An aggravating headache.

[madcuriosity]

Will you be alright?

[furorimperator]

In time.

[scientize]

If you'll allow me to give you a brief examination, I'd happily provide the type of medication that you need.

[Just gotta make sure he isn't some drug addict.]

[furorimperator]

[He's so not. And harbors a hard loathing for any sort of medication, but it's necessary sometimes, unfortunately.]

And what is it you'll be "examining" for?

[scientize]

Just a quick blood sample, basic procedure.

[Video-Private]

[furorimperator]

[The fact that Sephiroth restricts the communication is testament to his seriousness of the matter.]

And can I trust your confidentiality implicitly?

[Voice]

[highwarlockmb]

I find a few glasses of wine usually does the trick. Or something a little stronger.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[He has the alcohol tolerance of a gnat. Seriously. And when he does drink, it's vodka over ice only.]

Wine has never really appealed to me, unfortunately.

[nvrtheeasyway]

[There's a small, teasing smirk on her lips]

Had too much to drink last night?

[furorimperator]

[A rueful chuckle answers.]

Ironically, no. I'd call it a 'stress headache', save for they occur far too often these days.

[nvrtheeasyway]

[....There is so many things wrong that she wants to say about that statement, but she keeps them in]

Are you having trouble sleeping? Most new comers tend to skip sleep in fear of having their dreams revealed to the population.

[She's guessing his time of arrival, really]

[furorimperator]

[Oho, bad question. And it takes him a few minutes to formulate a proper answer.]

I've never been a deep sleeper.

[Pathetic excuse, but that's a can of worms best left unbroached.]