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[ixgideonxi]

S-sorry.

[Some shuffling, a pause, then a deep breath.]

Sorry I kind of fell off the face of the earth, people. And-- and that I haven't been around much. To be honest, I haven't really been sleeping well at all, so I've kind of been under the weather for awhile now.

Sure I'll be fine soon.

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[brittlenerves]

[Oh, thank the gods. Xanth was worried. Not that he isn't now, but this is better than Gideon disappearing from the boat.

He wants to ask if Gideon's alright, but the answer to that question is in his post. He spends a few minutes wondering exactly what to say before he just... spits something out.]

I-I, uh, do you-- w-want me to bring you s-something? A--Anything?

[ixgideonxi]

[Gideon's voice is noticeably tired, but he sounds happy to hear Xanth.]

How 'bout some company? Sounds real nice right about now. Haven't heard from you in awhile.

[brittlenerves]

S-Sure! I'll-- I'll be there i-in a minute.

[He spends a few seconds wondering if maybe he should take something anyway, but... he doesn't want to make Gideon wait. So he goes up to deck seven empty-handed, but hey, he's company.

Knock knock!]

[ixgideonxi]

[Gideon opens the door with a smile that's just as tired as his tone. He's not wearing his goggles and there are visible bags under his eyes.]

Good to see you. Come in?

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[missmimmi]

You had me worried for a bit, Gideon.

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[ixgideonxi]

How thoughtless of me.

You doin' okay, girl? Real good to hear your voice again.

[Audio]

[missmimmi]

I am fine.

It seems many people are having trouble sleeping lately. Do you need anything?

[Audio]

[ixgideonxi]

Yeah, I need a sure-fire way to make sure that once I get to sleep, I stay asleep. That's my problem right now.

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[talkingfishbone]

Yay! You're not dead.

[You think he would've learned tact by now.]

If you're feeling bad, shouldn't you go to the healer here? Or does he freak you out like he freaks out Sokka?

I haven't actually been there yet. Hey, we could go together!

[Audio]

[ixgideonxi]

[Tact or not, it is good to hear from you again, Hiccup!]

Freaks me out is putting it lightly, afraid. I don't even do well with human doctors.

[Audio]

[talkingfishbone]

Welllll...

Maybe you know what you need and I can get it for you?

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[ixgideonxi]

I appreciate the offer. But, hey! If you really wanna go see the thing? I'll be happy to go with. So long as it doesn't try to put me up on the examining table I'm just fine.

[ttlyisabard]

Why haven't you been sleeping well?

I haven't seen you either ...

Are you alright?

[ixgideonxi]

Old skeletons pokin' their heads outta the closet, Kate.

[Gideon sighs.]

If you want to know more, I'd be happy to tell you. Just not... over the comms.

[ttlyisabard]

[She didn't respond for a bit. Then there was a knock at Gideon's door. It seemed a little rough.]

[ixgideonxi]

[Gideon pulls the door open and nods a little shyly. His goggles are on, concealing his eyes, but his crazyhawk is fairly unkempt.]

Well, you didn't waste any time. Now... where to begin with this one.