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[selfconcept]

Congratulations! You survived the first week of Personal Enrichment Class! Or at least, your body did if you feel like astral projecting. It's time to mingle with your fellow students after the Saturday lesson. Maybe get revenge. Or maybe you're going to your room right away. Either way, it's free time! Let loose. Go wild.

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[cheerfuldays]

--Oh! That sounds like... narcolepsy. A particularly extreme case of it, at that...

( she can hardly hold a grudge over a sleep disorder. not that she's one for grudges to begin with. )

[vivens]

Is that the name for it?

[ huh. he's not sure if he's heard that before but if that's what it is... ]

Is there a way to treat it?

[ we're ignoring the matter of whether or not ace would even accept any kind of treatment. ]

[cheerfuldays]

Yes, it sounds like a particularly extreme case... ah, treatment? I think there's some medicine for it, but I'm afraid I'm not sure on the details.

( sleep disorders are common, but that doesn't mean they're talked about. )

[vivens]

[ lbr the only one that's talked about is insomnia. ]

It's okay.

[ hmm... ]

You gave me a name for what Ace has and I'm thankful for that alone. Besides, thinking on it more, I don't think that kind of medication is something that we could just find lying around.

[ and he sure isn't going to be comfortable asking just anyone for medication. ]

[cheerfuldays]

( yeah... and narcolepsy is always played to the extremes, often for humor purposes. )

I believe we have a doctor among us. He may be able to help more? Rideaux, I think. And... Florence is stated to be a nurse. I don't think there's reason to sabotage our health, all things considered.

[vivens]

Rideaux? [ a moment where he takes the time to recall the propfiles. ] I remember his profile mentioning something about being a "medical agent".

[ he mulls over shizuku's very valid point. it's unlikely that they will intentionally poison or sabotage one another in a malicious way. yet at the same time despite knowing this logically... ]

Perhaps not but—maybe call me a bit over-protective or cautious when it comes to him.

[cheerfuldays]

No, I understand. I think I'd be the same, if it was someone close to me.

( if shiho had narcolepsy... shizuku would always make sure she had a pillow on hand. and shiho would get mad at her for it because what the fuck. )

[vivens]

I'm glad you understand.

[ he means this sincerely and with a smile. ...though he has to add in a quick remark just because. ]

However, if you ever hear him complain about me being fussy, then you should tell him then maybe he should do less to cause me to worry about him.

[cheerfuldays]

Ehehe, I'll be sure to do that!

( they must be close! she's actually rather curious now. )

If you don't mind... how do you two know each other?

[vivens]

From childhood.

[ he'll smile at her and answer simply. ]

I met him when I was very young, and I've come to consider Ace to be my brother. We are not related by blood but our bond is no less important and much stronger than that.

[ far more meaningful. neither one of them cared for the people who they were really related to by blood. ]

...but I guess you didn't ask about that part.

[cheerfuldays]

I don't mind. I think it's sweet.

( putting it lightly. she gives him a warm smile, leaning back in her chair a little. )

Now that you said it, I can see it. And family of choice is important too. I'm glad you both have each other.

[vivens]

Can you? That's good, and I'm glad as well. There's never been anyone else like Ace.

[ again, he'll really mean that and the voice he uses will be a rather sentimental one. ]

Do you have any siblings, Shizuku?

[cheerfuldays]

I do. My little sister, Shiho... she takes after our father, down to her instrument of choice and her complete devotion to music. She's going to shake the stage someday, I can see it.... ( and then her serious pride turns to absolute adoration. ) Oh, but she's so shy and cute, too! She's just the greatest!!