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[velveteened]

( there's a slight sound of rustling after the feed clicks on, as oz makes himself more comfortable on a seat in the observatory. why he's there late at night — night by circadian rhythms, anyway, simulated nights on the moon — is anyone's guess, or maybe it's obvious enough. in any case, when he speaks up a moment later, he sounds to be in a good enough mood. )

What's your favorite story? Scary ones are probably best for late at night, but what I really want to hear about are everyone's favorites. For instance, something about a princess and a dragon, or maybe a mystery with a twist ending, or something out of history....ah, if you make it up or adapt it from a book, that's fine too! Or even if it's a real one that's happened to someone you know, ( and a light laugh ) — don't worry, I don't tell anyone!

But it's rude to ask without giving my own preference, right? I can start with mine, if anyone wants.

( he'll tell people about holy knight. all about it!!!! don't ask him about it. )

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[velveteened]

That's a beautiful story. Thank you for telling me about it.

( miracles, huh. )

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[gevurah]

Can't sleep?

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[velveteened]

Just a little bit. Besides, listening to stories is a lot more fun than trying to sleep.

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[gevurah]

Should try and get some.

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[velveteened]

I will, I will! (-^〇^-)

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[velveteened]

But you know, I've been pretty worried! Gil hasn't been feeling well since we came up to the moon. I told him he should talk to someone about it, but I don't think he has.

( casually throws gilbert under the bus )

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[gevurah]

It might take some time to adapt to our new environment.

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[velveteened]

That's true, but I don't think he's slept very much in all this time...drinking so much coffee probably doesn't help with that either. And when I ask about his eating, he just fusses over mine.

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[gevurah]

[ That's actually normal according to Quill's post. She pauses. ]

He hasn't been by the clinic?

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[velveteened]

He probably would've said something if he has.

( or he'd be less noticeably jittery. either way. )

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[gevurah]

I can talk to him.

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[velveteened]

It'd be great if you could.

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[velveteened]

But it'd have to be in a way that he has no choice but to listen and get something to help.

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[gevurah]

How bad is it?

[ She herself feels constantly exhausted up here, more so than she usually is in spite keeping terrible hours. ]

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[velveteened]

If I thought it were going to get better on its own soon, I wouldn't have mentioned it.

( — aaand then lightbulb )

What about a mission?

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[gevurah]

It's not something he can get checked out at the clinic?

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[velveteened]

A mission would be much easier to talk him into. Besides that, some time off the moon and in some fresh air might help too, and of course we can get supplies needed here. It'd be like killing three birds with one stone.

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[gevurah]

[ A pause. ]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up some things the clinic doesn't have yet like personal hygiene products.

What does Gil need exactly?

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[velveteened]

( chocolate cigarettes??? )

Honestly, I'm not sure exactly what would be able to help or if they'd have anything like that here.

( all the more reason to go to someone else or in this case someone in the past maybe. )

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[gevurah]

Well, I need to know what side effects Gil is experiencing up here first before using the Transporter. It might just be something he needs to learn to adapt to while we're here.

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[velveteened]

I don't think that's the case.

( at all. ever. )

He's been even more anxious than usual too and easily startled. Really anxious.

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[gevurah]

[ He's not the only one. ]

On the verge of a panic attack?

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[velveteened]

Something like that, at least.

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[gevurah]

We do need to gather more supplies, but I'd rather not take Gil anywhere if he's not feeling well. A doctor would be able to help him more than I can.

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[velveteened]

Well, the truth is that Gil's tried to quit smoking before.

( he'll be nice and not say how many times, and the but —  is perhaps obvious; if he'd succeeded, he wouldn't be a smoker now (or at least pre-moon). )