Kapitel 7, [Accidental Video] Future dated for August 1st, 3AM

[verlorenscasket]

[It was almost pitch black in the room. The moon could barely reach past the curtains, but the tiny bit of light that forced its way through lit a sliver of a hunched over man, head in his hands. If one listened carefully enough, they might be able to hear a slow and shaky breath being drawn before the feed cuts out.]

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[Video]

[buntails]

[That doesn't really look good; he seems either hurt or upset, probably the latter. A quiet voice breaks into his thoughts.]

Are you alright?

[Video]

[verlorenscasket]

[He looks up at the sound of a familiar voice. That must mean the PCD was one. He looks for the little red light and grabs the device. Now, to lie or to tell the truth?]
Can't sleep.
[Not that you do that much anyway. Half-truths are a start. Man up and tell the girl.]

[Video]

[buntails]

You could try some tea. It can help relax you so you can sleep better.

[Video]

[verlorenscasket]

I don't think tea will stop my brain from thinking, but thanks.
[He grins, even if it isn't genuine.]
Besides, I bet Momiji drank up all our tea.

[video]

[grandtheftbody]

[Peering at the feed.]

Frau?

[He might be concerned, or just interested - it's hard to tell.]

[video]

[verlorenscasket]

[He lifts his head.]

Yeah Mukuro?

[Honestly? Didn't think he would be glad to see your face. He was pretty sure this was a funk that would stay for a while, but a semi-familiar face was something he was grateful for right now. Even if this only degraded into playful banter like most of their conversations did. Hell, he might even like that right now.]

[video]

[grandtheftbody]

[He's silent for a moment, considering what to say, and settles on the least intimate option.]

You're up late. Can't sleep?

[video]

[verlorenscasket]

Heh.

[He leans back on his bed.]

Nah. It happens often enough though. And you? Why are you up so late? Or maybe it's early.

[voice]

[checkmychainyo]

...Frau? ...Are you alright?

[voice]

[verlorenscasket]

[Voice sounds familiar...]
Kurapica?
[He takes a deep breath.]
Working on it.

[voice]

[checkmychainyo]

Ahh. [He says in acknowledgement.]

...Do you need assistance?

[voice]

[verlorenscasket]

[The fact that he is even offering makes Frau a little happier. It means the guy actually liked him.]

It's late. I don't want to keep you up.

[Video]

[daath_vader]

What's wrong?

[Video]

[verlorenscasket]

[Another familiar voice tonight. But not nearly as familiar as Pica's. He thought for a moment where he heard it before. It was probably the kid he talked to the other day.]
Tired. Can't sleep.
[He leans on his hand.]
Have you ever had those moments where your brain just doesn't shut off?

[Video]

[daath_vader]

[Ion nods quietly.]

Yes. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone about what is bothering you.

[He used to bother Anise with his troubles, when that happened.]

[Video]

[verlorenscasket]

You think so?

[Have a crooked kind of smile. It was his best way to not fall to pieces.]

Talking it out...Never worked so well for me.
[A pause.]
But I suppose I never really actively tried.
[Usually he was the one on the receiving end of 'talking it out'.]

[voice]

[coraltaijiya]

[Someone else who can't sleep, looks like.]

Hey, are you alright?

[voice]

[verlorenscasket]

I'll be fine.
[Lies and slander.]

[voice]

[coraltaijiya]

[If she sounds that hollow when she says the same thing, she really needs to work on finding another excuse.]

Can't sleep?

[voice]

[verlorenscasket]

[He can hear the skepticism in your voice Sango. Which means he needs to work on sounding more convincing.]

Yeah. It kinda sucks.
[Although he could go days without sleep and still function just fine. Usually.]