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[nooneintheshadows]

[Very Short Story]

"... so you're sure about this. You don't want to just get transferred?"

"Of course I'm sure about this. I don't want to go through all of that-- and for what? It's boring at the Academy. At least now that a hopefully more competent teacher will be heading the Fusion course, it won't be a detriment anymore."

Lucius nodded a little as Garum spoke over the video call, though the grimace on his face was obvious.

"Well, just remember, if you really want to..."

Garum gave an irritated look. "Why do you keep pressing this, anyway? Isn't it just more work for you?"

Lucius mumbled a little, seeming to look down. Sure, it was more work for them, but...

"Well... I was just hoping that maybe you'd... want to be around the friend you made...?" A sound of exasperation was heard from the other side of the call, and Lucius looked up, only to see Garum with his face in his arms. "... well, maybe not right now, I guess. Did something happen...?"

"Nothing happened! Just... I don't want to get transferred, end of story, okay? I've got a cover story. I'll be fine. Now good night." Garum clicked off the call, as Lucius sighed a little. Garum was not the most friendly of their little group, but the amount that he pushes others away, usually... It's always worried the rest of them. Lucius was hoping maybe that this Trendafilka girl might help break through his shell, and...

... well, it seemed to be working, but not in the way to get positive responses right now.

Lucius yawned, and then shook his head, slapping his cheeks a bit to wake himself up. No, no sleep yet. That'll just break his focus...

Journal

... Does... anyone have any tips for keeping awake when you need to be awake?

That isn't just a caffeine boost...

Comments

[Private Thread]

[likesand_inaglass]

Sleep and accept the consequences.

Re: [Private Thread]

[nooneintheshadows]

No.

Re: [Private Thread]

[likesand_inaglass]

It's my actual advice. You shouldn't try to avoid it so much if it's going to happen, anyway.

Re: [Private Thread]

[nooneintheshadows]

Mn.

I'd rather put it off if I can...

[phantomsoldier]

...

I got nothing.

[nooneintheshadows]

... I guess specifying no caffeine makes it harder...

[phantomsoldier]

I've never avoided sleeping in my entire life.

[nooneintheshadows]

It must be nice.

[phantomsoldier]

Why're you trying to avoid sleep anyway? Too much homework?

[nooneintheshadows]

... yeah.

I have a problem where I... lose concentration on things I was working on, when I fall asleep, so I can't really work on them after I wake up...

So I need to make sure I finish things, first...

[phantomsoldier]

...Uh-huh.

If you absolutely need it, I hear duels or a decent amount of physical activity can wake someone up. Get up, move around a little. Pace the halls of your dorm, get your blood pumping. Once the shock of water wears off, you'll be more exhausted than before. A small amount of blood and adrenaline might go a long way.

[nooneintheshadows]

hnmm...

I guess I can try moving around. I just want to stay away to finish things...

[phantomsoldier]

Yeah, I getcha.

If you can keep doing it on your phone, I'd suggest it. Good luck.

[nooneintheshadows]

I... should be able to.

Um... thank you.

[phantomsoldier]

Oh, no problem.

Neil Faust. Buddy with your buddy. Sorry, I saw sleep, which is a subject near and dear to my heart.

[nooneintheshadows]

Oh, um...

Lucius. It's... nice to meet you.

[phantomsoldier]

Nice to meet you Lucius.

Uh... good luck with the nightmares.

[nooneintheshadows]

Thanks.

I'll need it.

[hardcorebestcore]

You need to just be doing more exciting things! Like look at plush designs I have drawn up!

[nooneintheshadows]

... why have you made anything like that...

[hardcorebestcore]

Have loads of free time, because I don't really sleep!

Can show if think it would help!

[nooneintheshadows]

No... no, I don't think it really will... other than give me nightmares...

[hardcorebestcore]

Awwww, don't be a grumpy spoilsport! We're even in the same school now! Could also keep you up with my company!?

[nooneintheshadows]

I'm not being grumpy... just being made into a doll is scary...

[hardcorebestcore]

Why is scary?

Could change to action figure if would prefer...

Oh! What dorm are you in?

[nooneintheshadows]

... ... Osiris Red.

[hardcorebestcore]

Oh!

I hear that one is haunted yes I can take out like three birds with one stone and be there soon! Have notebooks!

[nooneintheshadows]

No, you really... don't need to...

[hardcorebestcore]

You sure?!

Already somewhere in dorms!

[nooneintheshadows]

I'm sure... you really don't need to...

[hardcorebestcore]

But I think it'd be nice to talk with someone to stay up, yes?

[nooneintheshadows]

I'm staying up because I have work to do...

[hardcorebestcore]

Can be quiet?

... Ah, that was not you, think I may have made tiny nerd pass out in hall.

... think I may be in wrong dorms.

FINE I get to ask one question and I will leave you alone for rest of night. Is fair?

[nooneintheshadows]

... What's the question?

[Private to Lucius]

[hardcorebestcore]

Where's your Berlineth and Edea?

Have suspicions.

But Sumiho avoided Landrobe and Garum at spirit house and parties.

Re: [Private to Lucius]

[nooneintheshadows]

... Berlineth is here.

I don't really know an Edea. One exists. But I don't know them.

Re: [Private to Lucius]

[hardcorebestcore]

... Is all I needed to know.

Did not think... you would be so.. forward?

Have other questions, but deal is deal and I am woman of word. Have good night!

Re: [Private to Lucius]

[nooneintheshadows]

Good night.

[snakebitesbythebeach]

Splash water on your face.

Do exercise.

Drink blood.

[nooneintheshadows]

... I think drinking blood wouldn't help.

I'll... try the water thing, though.

[snakebitesbythebeach]

Make sure it's cold water, it creates more of a shock.

[nooneintheshadows]

Right.

Would ice-cold work...?

[snakebitesbythebeach]

That's Ideal, actually.

[nooneintheshadows]

Alright. I'll need to move around anyway. I guess I can go and get some ice...