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empyrean_mirror

I'm surprised you've heard about that. The driyosh usually don't talk about it.

But, that means you know more about nightmares too, doesn't it?

From:

book2thehead

I've heard about all sorts of things while doing my job. I didn't think that would be so literal, if you're implying what I think you are.

Nightmares are perfectly common, yes. Have you been having some lately?

From:

empyrean_mirror

No adult in Sumeru had dreams for about five hundred years up until very recently.

...there's zero chance you're going to believe me if I tell you it's not me, is there?

From:

book2thehead

Oh? Sounds like something the Traveler must've gotten involved in.

And you're right, zero chance. :3 So what kind of nightmares are you having, my dear senpai~?

From:

empyrean_mirror

You'd have to ask Alhaitham about that. He was the one involved.

...It doesn't really matter what they're about. How do you make them stop?

From:

book2thehead

I see~

[A conversation with Alhaitham for another time, then. But anyway--]

Oh? Knowing what it's about would be helpful. For instance, if you're dreaming about something you're afraid of, like heights or cramped spaces, then that's one thing. But if it's about something from your past, then that's another. So which is it and why is Alhaitham involved?

Edited (YOU ASKED...) Date: 17 Mar 2024 19:04 (UTC)

From:

empyrean_mirror

Have you ever been told you're exceedingly tenacious?

[Why are you like this.]

From:

book2thehead

All the time! :3

Now did you want an answer or not?

From:

empyrean_mirror

[he really does debate not responding. But he was the one who asked in the first place...]

There was...an incident in the ruins on Norhpip. We're both fine now, but...

From:

book2thehead

So now it replays in your sleep and regurgitates worse and worse possibilities that didn't but could have happened?

Have you discussed it with Alhaitham at all?

From:

empyrean_mirror

discussed what? he was there when it happened.

[why would he discuss this? Alhaitham knows what went on???]

he doesn't know any more about dreams than I do, either.

From:

book2thehead

In a dream it's often about more than just what happened. Usually it more comes down to how that event is still affecting you, and new fears that have been born out of it. And since he was there it might help to talk to him about those fears and find ways to overcome them, or maybe he can help reassure you and set your heart at ease somehow. That could help him if he's struggling with any of it, too.

From:

empyrean_mirror

have you met this man

[Heizou he wants you to take a long moment to think how good at any of this Alhaitham is going to be.

Really think about it.]

From:

book2thehead

Yes, senpai. I'm aware of the problem there.

Alternately, you can stay awake all night every night until your issues magically resolve themselves all on their own~! ♥

From:

empyrean_mirror

I am aware I signed up for this sass but you put that heart emote down

my point is, he's as much at a loss as I am. Talking about why hasn't exactly helped. Is that your only suggestion?

From:

book2thehead

♥

Well, talking about it will only help if you're able to come up with a solution together. Aside from that... I suppose there might be teas or something that can soothe your nerves before going to bed...

From:

empyrean_mirror

we're a little bit the blind leading the blind, Heizou.

Teas...? I guess that's worth trying.

From:

book2thehead

Well, if you don't want to tell me about what kind of new anxieties this experience has given you both, then there's not much more I can offer. I understand that it's personal.

From:

empyrean_mirror

...

if he'd died there it would have been my fault.

[oh.]

From:

book2thehead

[Oh.]

What happened?

From:

empyrean_mirror

the ruins nearly drowned him.

the condition for opening the doors was my honesty.

[Oh no.]

From:

book2thehead

[Ah. He can see where this is going. These two are so damn stubborn.]

I encountered doors like that in the maze. As I recall it required two people to speak honestly, one on each side.

From:

empyrean_mirror

we ran into those too. this puzzle...

all I could do was watch.

From:

book2thehead

I'm so sorry, Kaveh.

I know you have a hard time expressing yourself honestly when it comes to Alhaitham. But you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Being completely honest like that to someone so important can be terrifying.