insomnia (n.): hell on earth

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It happens to everyone - sometimes, you have nights where you just can't fall asleep, no matter what you do. It could be for a number of reasons, or no reason at all. And this is what's happened now: you've been laying in bed for what feels like hours, just tossing and turning, and nothing seems to help. So what's left to do? Get out of bed and go wake someone else up, of course. If you're not getting any sleep, then why should they? i n s t r u c t i o n s • Post with your character (note the name and fandom in the subject). • Other people reply to you by generating a number from 1 to 10. • Have fun! o p t i o n s 01 • FEAR. Maybe you're hearing strange, indeterminable noises; maybe there's a severe storm happening outside; maybe you watched a scary movie before bed? Whatever the reason, you're terrified and it's keeping you awake. You just want to wake someone else up so they can protect you from the monster in your closet. 02 • HUNGER. Your stomach is growling and it just won't stop. Or perhaps your throat is so dry you could cough up a tumbleweed? Well, you've gone to the kitchen to remedy this and hey, that was a pan that just dropped on the floor. It was loud enough to wake the dead! Oops. 03 • PAIN. Your body is completely worn out, be it from exercise, battle, sickness, or what have you. Either way you're in enough pain to keep you from sleeping, so maybe someone else has a home remedy or something, or can at least help you take your mind off of it. 04 • SOLITUDE. For some reason, your bed just feels so empty at the moment. You're feeling terribly lonely and really just want someone to keep you company for a while. Maybe it'd be easier to fall asleep if you're with them... 05 • DISCOMFORT. Your room is an oven. Either that or a freezer. Or maybe this bed is just really uncomfortable? Who knows why you can't get to sleep, it feels like it could be anything. Why even bother trying? Maybe someone else can preoccupy you until you feel tired enough to ignore your discomfort. 06 • PENSIVE. Something's on your mind, and no matter how hard you try to focus elsewhere, it's just not going to work. Your body may be tired, but your mind is incredibly busy and it's virtually impossible to get to sleep. Surely, talking it out with someone else will help? 07 • SADNESS. Something terrible has happened that day, perhaps; or you could just be severely depressed. Either way you're trying your hardest not to cry yourself to sleep, and it's not working at all. Better find a way to get it out of your system somehow; you need a shoulder to cry on. 08 • ANGER. You are just... fuming. Who knows why - that annoying dog is barking again, or maybe the people next door are getting busy and keeping you awake. Whatever the reason for your ire is, you'd better put an end to it so you can get some damn rest already! Go wake up a friend so you can complain to them. 09 • RESTLESS. You're far too energetic to sleep right now. Maybe you're just trying to do so out of necessity - you have to be up early tomorrow! But you just don't think you'll be able to fall asleep for a while now, so why waste the time trying to sleep when you could be doing something else? Namely bothering someone else - you're totally jealous because they're getting more sleep than you. 10 • WILDCARD. Choose one of the options above, or make up your own scenario.

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akane tsunemori | psycho-pass

[condoner]

making up my own scenario because fuck the police

[carnivorously]

[Being on duty during the night hours always meant time went by slowly, waiting for that call of either a latent criminal being tagged by a drone or when someone was actually committing a crime (the more exciting part of his job). There were always reports to be done and they were done with ease, even if with some complaint on his part.

So instead he elects to take out a cigarette, lighting it up despite the fact that typically he wasn't supposed to be allowed to smoke indoors. Not like he can go out, unless...]

Oi, Tsunemori. We should do some patrolling.

[Dear master, please let your dog out for a walk.]

screams, hello kogami uwu

[condoner]

[ ... even if smoking indoors was prohibited, it seemed that Kogami did whatever he wants, anyway. And not that Akane can stop him. She's tried, but ends up breathing secondhand smoke, anyway.

She pauses from typing up a report, her fingers still on the keys, eyes fixated on the computer screen. ]

There hasn't been any reports of any stress levels increasing, [ So, yes. She doesn't see a need to go outside for some patrolling any time soon. ]

Was there anything you wanted to look at, Kogami?

[ Maybe some stuff from some old cases? Or maybe you got a lead from someone the last time you were out? At least give her a good reason to approve this. ]

hello hello o/

[carnivorously]

[Right, she's very by the book, something he admires about her. However, at this time when he's restless due to the lack of activity and he can't exactly sleep right now, being out there sounds more productive than waiting for a call.]

There haven't been any, but I believe it would still be a wise idea to patrol. And as you know, I'm always looking for answers, too.

[Always looking for answers for Sasayama's death and who this Makishima guy might be. If he could be out there scavenging for clues, it would make him feel better and perhaps one step closer to finally shutting this cold case.]

So what do you say? I want to go out, I can't without an Inspector, so I'm asking you to go with me.

[He knows the rules, he'll abide by them only because he'll get bit in the ass by Sibyl if he tries to do stuff on his own.]

[condoner]

[ Hm... She's still a bit unsure, but it doesn't look like Kogami's motives are anything but bad. ]

I'll approve that you can go out, then. And maybe we can just patrol the city.

[ In Akane's point of view, patrolling just means going for a drive. And hopefully, this drive won't lead them to actually having to investigate a case.

She gets up for her seat, her bag slung on her shoulders. Her posture is straight, and she just looks proper over all. It only takes a few seconds to shut down her computer and head over to Kogami's desk. ]

Let's go.

[carnivorously]

[Hey, he's not going to run off. He has too many things he needs to do and he needs the security of having a job with the MWPSB to get what he needs done. Though he does appreciate her answer despite the obvious hesitations she has about it. Not that he blames her. Getting up from his seat, he makes sure to grab his pack of cigarettes and a lighter, following her as she goes all while giving her a firm pat on the back.]

I intend to earn my paycheck so you don't need to worry about me doing anything unsavory. It'll do us both good to stretch our legs in the end rather than staying cooped up in here waiting for our shifts to end.

[condoner]

[ She lets out a soft "ooof!" as her back is patted, but quickly regains composure and walks to the door. She leads Kogami to the elevator, and down they go to the parking lot. ]

Somehow, I feel like you were just bored.

[ Akane Tsunemori: Blunt as Always. ]

[carnivorously]

There are things we can do with our boredom to make time go by faster. I could have stayed in the office all night and smoked if that was more to your fancy.

[He can return her bluntness with his own jabs, smirking all the while.

What he had said, though, is what he would have done while going through the same files on his computer in regards to Makishima parsing it for clues that he may have missed. But his mind wouldn't be able to focus tonight thus why he suggested the patrol.]

If I may suggest, while on patrol we could check out areas that have had their stress levels raised within the last month to ensure there's been no malicious activity.

[condoner]

[ That's Kogami for you... and that's why Akane looks up to him. He's always got his detective mode on, and there's not a lot of resting happening in his mind.

When they get to the car, Akane switches on the ignition, but puts the car on auto pilot for now. She shyly looks at Kogami when she gets an idea of where to go. Her heartbeat gradually goes faster before she even utters the words: ]

What about Ogishima?

4

[chihuahina]

[ insomnia wasn't rare for Hinakawa. he was used to spending long nights awake, either fidgeting with his holograms or taking sleeping pills. however, he was out of pills that night, and he didn't feel like working on more holograms after a full day of doing that already.

putting on a cardigan over his long sleeved shirt and shuffling in sweats, he left his room and wandered out. there weren't many places he could go, and he had ended up in the Division 1 room. maybe there was someone on night duty. he didn't want to be alone, but he didn't want to go to the cafeteria with only strangers ]

...One-... Inspector Tsunemori?

[condoner]

[ There was indeed somebody up all night at the office, reading through some of Shimotsuki's reports, and writing some reports of her own.

Akane usually wanted to go home earlier than the usual, since she was worried about her hue getting cloudy, but that's a thing of the past now. She doesn't have to worry about that anymore. And with that, she is back in business as the hardworking inspector who just merely condones Sibyl and its actions... without it, after all, the society will crumble.

If it weren't for the sliding doors in their office, Akane wouldn't have realised that there was somebody else in the room. The lights were switched off, as well, and it was only the lights from her computer monitors illuminating a part of the room.

She greets Hinakawa, not getting up from her seat. ]

Hinakawa, good evening. Did you forget to do something?

[chihuahina]

[ slightly glad it wasn't Shimotsuki that wasn't in the office, he bowed his head in greeting ]

No, I couldn't sleep and... [ he fidgets with the edge of his sleeves. it was a little embarrassing to say, now that he thought about the reason for his midnight wandering. "didn't want to be alone"? he was already 20 after all ] Um, I thought a walk would be good.

Were you working all this time?

[condoner]

Ah... yeah, [ she nods somberly, but quickly looks back at the computer monitors and starts typing stuff on her tablet. ] But I'm almost done... I just need a couple more pages. . .

[ As for his other concern, well... Akane did study psychology, but she's not a licensed therapist. Even she's had problems sleeping, and she never followed the advice that people gave her. As hypocritical as it is, she tries to give the same advice to Hinakawa in hopes that it would work for him. ]

Do you drink tea?

[chihuahina]

It must be hard, all the work. [ Hinakawa worries for her a bit, she seems to always be working and hardly taking time off for herself. wasn't that stressful? ]

I don't drink that much tea. Why?

[condoner]

[ It wasn't so stressful. There would be times that she can't go to bed because she's thinking about work, but... she doesn't consider it a bad thing. ]

If you have a trouble sleeping, I would suggest drinking chamomile tea, that's all.

[chihuahina]

Chamomile... is an anxiolytic. Ah, I guess I can try. [ he usually depended on medicine rather than natural ways to relax but maybe it would be a good change. they probably had it at the cafeteria ]

... ...Can I stay here for a little more though?

[condoner]

[ Mm, Akane nods at Hinakawa's confirmation. It's not the only thing that could help one sleep easier, but it's one of these things she knows. Although there are probably some Sibyl-mandated drugs that one can take to sleep better... not that Akane knows of them.

As for Hinakawa's question, though, Akane's learned not to care. The Enforcers of Division 1 have been very, very helpful, and she trusts them like how she would a friend. So yes, she complies to Hinakawa's request. ]

Of course, please do. It beats being here alone too.

\o_O/

[endgamer]

[It wasn't that he was bored, exactly, but feeling restless was feeling restless. He had the night off, and Kagari thought that he probably could just lay there, grinding out level after level in his latest video game until he got bored enough to sleep. Or not.

He gets himself up from the couch and heads into the kitchen, but pauses to make a make a quick recorded message and send it.]

Hey, you busy? Not busy? I'm making food, if you're hungry.

[He'd most likely get it from Gino in the morning, but hey, night shifts could be terribly dull if nobody was out there stirring up trouble for them to take care of.]

[condoner]

[ As usual, Akane's been staying up in the MWPSB offices late at night, reading some cases and working on some reports. After getting into a small spat with Ginoza, he seemed to hold more respect for her. But that also meant that she received more paperwork than usual.

She sighs and shakes her head when she receives Kagari's message. She was indeed busy, but... the groaning made by her stomach says she probably should do something about it. And Kagari's cooking wasn't bad at all.

She can't say no to free food! ]

Please give me five minutes, and I'll close the office.

[endgamer]

[Ha, score. Kagari takes a moment to send a simple thumbs up emoticon back at Akane. Since he is actually going to have company, he pulls out a few more ingredients to set on the counter and around the stove. The few minutes she would need to finish up and arrive at his room were more than enough to at least get started with cooking.

He would have been fine eating alone, but it definitely made it more enjoyable to share a meal with someone else, despite the late hour.]

[condoner]

[ Akane sends a smiley emoticon right back. She may not smile a lot, but she can convey more emotions through text than in real life.

That said, about ten minutes later, Akane scans her wristcom on the lock of Kagari's dorms. Upon being authorised, the doors slide open. ]

Good evening.

borking icons already whateva whateva

[endgamer]

[Kagari looks up from where he is cracking eggs into a bowl and gives a half-wave with one hand. The stove has a couple of pans on it, and the smell of cooking and coffee already fills the air.

Since she doesn't actually need an invite to come in or make herself comfortable, Kagari fiddles with what he's making instead of worrying about niceties.]

Feels like it'll be "good morning" soon enough, don't you think?

[condoner]

[ There's a long pause before Akane responds. ]

I'd rather not spend the night here with you.

[ Which of course, is a joke. But seeing Kagari get riled up sometimes can be very amusing. ]

[endgamer]

[That comment nearly causes him to drop the bowl of eggs he's pouring into a buttered pan, but he recovers in time to not make a total mess.]

Hey, hey, you act like I don't know how to spend the night with a cute girl. I mean, if you're too shy to stay, you don't have to. But-- [He nods at the omelet he's folding vegetables into before he gives a suggestive wink.]

Don't say I never did anything for you.

[condoner]

[ Oh, now he's done it... Akane hardly ever jokes, but she can feel relaxed when she's with Kagari. And that means she can tease him. ]

You might know how to spend a night with a cute girl, has a cute girl ever spent a night with you?

[ She's already at it, and they're not even drunk yet! ]