forum Roleplay with @Starlight-I-Love-Magic! (closed)

Started January 19, 2019 by @Becfromthedead group

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"Yes…? I just got a little restless in the night is all. Why are you trying to stay awake?" Septima asked, "You've got to rest sometime."

"Nope" said Arthur. "Don't need sleep. Don't want sleep. I refuse to sleep." He said firmly, "Besides. Sleep won't do me much good anyway."

"O…kay?" Septima murmured, "As long as it doesn't hurt you, I don't really care, then."
She leaned back against the door frame.
"I don't really like where this mission is going. What all are we waiting around for? I was told almost nothing before being sent off, and I don't really appreciate it."

"It's probably not good for me. And there is a chance I'll pass out eventually." Said Arthur, "But hey, It's better in the short run." He sighed, "And as for the mission, part of the waiting is so that we don't seem suspicious, and also so that the rebel forces can converge."

Septima sighed. "They sent us out quite early, then. And also… short run? How short are we talking about? You should try to at least think ahead a little bit."

"We're talking me being able to move and act normal come morning." Said Arthur, "And then you nit having to deal with a crazed, terrified, and immobile person."

"Why on earth did they send you, knowing how many complications there could be? 'Chance you'll pass out eventually'? This just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen."
Septima crossed her arms.
"I should've said no… There are plenty of people who would've been more prepared for all of this than me…"

"Yeah, they don't exactly know about my past. And when push comes to shove I promise I'm one of the best people to have on your side." He said reassuringly. "Besides, It's not my fault I keep getting night terrors…"

"I don't doubt you as an individual with a personality but… bad things could happen, you know, and I don't think any of us want that," Septima replied.
She hesitated for a second.
"Are the night terrors normal night terrors, or of magical origin? I-I… Well, I've heard my type of magic can help alleviate nonmagical night terrors. With a bit of research, I might be able to help a little."

Arthur sighed, "Not of magical origin, bht rather the traumatic one." He said softly, yawning. "As much as I'd prefer to move on, there's a small part of me that can't."

"In that case, maybe I can help some," Septima offered, "Perhaps not right away, but with more study…"

"I doubt it…" said Arthur, "The nightmares are actually recurring memories… and it can happen when I'm awake too… though I can ignore it and act normal if I have to…"

"Key word is some," Septima added, "I can't claim that magic is a cure-all, or even close, but it might be worth trying, even if only to take the edge off. Just let me know."

"I'm just warning you, cause honestly I'll try anything…."

"Yeah, I understand. And I understand I might be even less help because I've always been more proficient in combat and a little illusion- never healing and mind stuff," Septima said, "but I'm willing to find out how."

"If you've got an idea then try it!" said Arthur, "Worst case scenario I pass out for a few days and catch up on sleep."

"How would we explain that?" Septima asked, her expression turning grave, "That's a pretty bad worst case scenario, given our situation. Would Skye have to return, and we'd have to hide you or something? It seems risky. Besides, like I said, I'd probably need to do a little research on it, and they don't exactly have any books of that sort here, considering that these people are trying to demonize us."

Arthur shrugged, "Skye would probably come back, stow me somewhere in the city, and then continue the ruse with you for awhile. I know for a fact you won't accidentally kill me, I've got insurence for that as long as I have warning."

Septima tilted her head. "O-okay… I won't be able to do anything until I have some reading material, unless you want me to experiment, which we really probably shouldn't do."

Arthur sighed, "Normally I'd go for experimentation, but not here."he said, "Either way you should sleep."

"I'll… try," Septima said, "I'll be up bright and early, too."
She stepped out of the doorway slowly.

Arthur nodded, "Good. I'll see you in the morning." he said, yawning again.

Septima laid back in bed for a little while before falling asleep again. She curled up, arms wrapped around her pillow, and drifted off.
(Skip to morning? Or maybe further, closer to more plot stuff? Also, what are our other boys up to?)