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[saddenedsaint]

[In the woods, Saga is sitting under a tree with his back against the trunk, wearing his Cloth. He's sleeping... veeery deep sleeping. But if someone looks closely, his face looks tired as if he hadn't slept well for several days. Even worse... his features are much sadder than usual. The reasons? Unknown... yet

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[oliverplus]

[Oliver is taking a walk in the woods (because everyone needs a break from TARDIS adventures now and then) when he catches a glimpse of something gold between the trees. frowning curiously, he heads toward it, only belatedly realising what it's from] Sa--oh! [noticing that his friend is asleep, he cuts off his cry and skids to a stop, snapping several twigs in the process. clearly clamping his hands over his mouth is going to help make up for the noise, too]

[oliverplus]

Ah. So that's your trouble sleeping, huh? [he moves over to sit next to Saga] What have you tried so far to help?

[saddenedsaint]

Sleeping pills or some other home remedy, you mean?

[oliverplus]

Well, yeah, that's one place to start. Mu tried to give me some suggestions once, too. He might have ideas that could help.

[saddenedsaint]

It's okay. I doubt it works.

It's more a subconscious matter.

[oliverplus]

[Oliver frowns, knowing what Saga means. his voice softens] Have you tried doing anything about that, then?

[saddenedsaint]

[Silent at first.] I've always had nightmares. About my evil self, the things that I've done before and through those thirteen years as the Holy Father... and recently.

[oliverplus]

[nods, understanding] It...I know this doesn't really help, but it gets better. Over time, you know.

Still, you've gotta find a way to get some sleep, Saga.

[saddenedsaint]

[That's not even a solution for him, Oli-boy. And it only brings more queries. He's doubtful at first about telling him this.] ... There was a time... after what happened on the Plane... [pauses] I wanted to punish myself...

I'm not proud of it, though...

[oliverplus]

[his eyes widen at that, and he grabs Saga by the shoulders] No. Saga, no way. That won't change anything, and you know it!

[saddenedsaint]

I know. [Saga avoids his friend's gaze.] If I didn't do it, I would have gone mad of guilt.

[oliverplus]

[he shakes his head, trying to catch Saga's gaze. his tone is firm] You're still sane. You're strong enough to get through this. It's over now!

[saddenedsaint]

[He finally looks at Oliver with a sad smile.] Such a pathetic action for someone like me, don't you think?

[oliverplus]

[Oliver shakes his head. he's scared to look Saga in the eyes right now, but he forces himself to] You didn't do it. That's not pathetic.

[saddenedsaint]

[He looks away with shame, which means that he did.]

[oliverplus]

[Oliver's eyes widen] ...Saga? You... [he trails off, shaking his head]