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[nofarplaneyet]

Messenger Bird/Voice/Image/Action

*If you want to harass an old man, feel free. Expect dry humor in return if you're trying to be smart.*

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[nofarplaneyet]

So you can't fall asleep without someone next to you?

[There's probably some very troubling reasons Auron could come up with why that might be, if he were awake enough to ponder them.

But he isn't really. He doesn't have to worry about the windows since they're already opened so there's plenty of air. He sits down in front of his couch and rests his head on the cushion. It's not the most comfortable place to sleep, but it's certainly near to Shin-ah.]

Okay. Just finish you tea and go to sleep. I'll be right here.

[farseen]

[The reasons were troubling-- in a childish way. While the rational part of his mind knew he was being foolish, a part of him couldn't shake the forboding sense of insecurity of being surrounded by four walls in the dark... alone, even knowing that there were people he could trust with his life not more than a few feet away.

Shin-Ah looked at Auron like a puppy, faint firefly-like sparkles floating around him in his joy and gratitude at having this very basic and very silly request met by someone he trusted. Going to his friends would only make them worry, he knew. Another person wouldn't worry quite as much as they would.]

Thank you, [He said finally, taking a deep sip of the tea Auron had made to finish off the mug and allow the both of them another chance to rest. Strange as it was... this wasn't so bad.]

[nofarplaneyet]

Glad I could help you out. [ He yawned and pillowed his head against his arm, closing his eye.]

I liked your picture of the night sky.

[farseen]

It's... what I saw.

[With that level of clarity that a pair of binoculars couldn't provide, it was no wonder that Shin-Ah had a difficult time in crowded parties and large cities. There was simply too much to see.]

...I see it now, too. [he added, his tone somewhat quieter now. Seeing through rooftops was considerably more unusual than even his sharp eyesight, after all.]

[nofarplaneyet]

[That's the problem with having conversations at night. Auron knows this is probably something he should make a note of for later, but for now, falls asleep.

In spite of how hard his looks can be to some people, he does look peaceful when asleep.]