bakerstreet | the insomnia meme

the i n s o m n i a meme
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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You are a unique person….

( it didn’t take amalthea very long to realize there was something far different to the woman before her, something almost mystical but ancient.

she couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was but it made her feel safe in her company. when she presented the plate of sugar flowers, amalthea reached for a few and began to eat them. )

I seem to have trouble sleeping…will you keep me company?

You think so?

{As much as she wants to be normal, she knows she can't be. Not in front of a unicorn anyway. Amalthea is much too perceptive and Aerith doesn't mind being seen as herself for once.

Setting the plate on her knee as she sits down, she makes sure the blooms are within easy reach.}

I'm not going anywhere. Is the moon too bright? If it's easier for you to sleep when it's dark, you can have my room.

( aerith for all of her protests or desires to be normal, just had a natural pull to her that drew amalthea in. it was a sensation that made the unicorn feel safe and while with each passing day she felt further and further away from what made her mythical, being near this girl made her feel closer to it again.

with a soft smile, amalthea moved to sit across from her, taking more flowers from the plate and eating them gently. )

It's not that, I have slept many nights out in the cold under the moon for warmth. No....I'm just concerned about something. I feel like I'm starting to forget what my purpose was, why I was wandering for so long.

{The flowers are all for Amalthea! She can have as many as she likes. Aerith likes seeing her friend with an appetite. It must be painful to be in the wrong body; she wishes she could undo the spell, but none of her prayers to Gaia have been answered. That means Schmendrick has to do it.}

Tell me. {She softens and lays a hand over Amalthea's hand.} You were looking for those like you, Lady. Unicorn.

{She emphasizes the word gently.}

They have been driven off by a monster; the Red Bull. You are the last who remains free and he fears you because of that. You are everything the Red Bull isn't. He can't master you.

( as aerith's hand came down gently upon hers, amalthea's eyes widened as she began to remember what it was she set out to do. how could she forget? how could she not remember that the butterfly set off this chain of events, leading amalthea down this long and painful journey.

it was embarrassing really— unicorns didn't care about being alone, and yet it bothered her to be the only unicorn left. how could she forget? )

Aerith, you're absolutely right. Something's wrong with me....if I can't remember something so simple as that.

I think....I need to continue my journey lest I forget yet again. I need to free them, and conquer him.

{Aerith nods encouragingly, clasping Amalthea's hand between her palms. All that matters is her friend remembers. The spell is dangerous, but if she can remind the poor unicorn, she is certain Amalthea will be able to fight it.

For now.}

It's the spell. You're forgetting your true nature. {Her green eyes are calm, but determined.}

I will go with you. If there's a way I can help, I will. I want to set the other unicorns free.

Oh no Aerith I couldn't—

( with her hand between the others, amalthea leaned in and looked at her friend with a worried expression. although she had yet to encounter the red bull herself, she knew he was dangerous.

if anything were to happen to this precious person, amalthea couldn't live with herself. it was a new sensation to her, to feel worry and regret but....

she was starting to care. )

I couldn't do that to you at all. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to you...you've become precious to me.

It's not your choice; it's mine. {Aerith puts the plate to the side and shifts closer to Amalthea. She shyly raises a hand and strokes over the other woman's pale, beautiful hair.}

I'm doing this because I don't think I can live without you. If he hurts you or takes you, I will face him anyway.

I understand.

( there was always such a fierceness to aerith that made amalthea respect whatever it was she decided on doing. she knew better to stand in her way, even if she was concerned for her.

and really, she appreciated this level of kindness and support — even if it was a new thing for her. )

I feel the same way my dear friend, which is why we need to prepare ourselves. My powers...I can't feel them anymore but there must be a way we can tame the beast or at least break my spell. Schmendrick still can't figure it out, but maybe we can?

You need to surround yourself with nature again. Staying inside won't do you any good. {Aerith stands and holds out her hands.} We can walk outside together. I will keep you safe while you remember. The more you remember, the closer you will be to your true self.

{She has faith in Amalthea. The unicorn isn't a woman - she never has been. But she is incredibly empathetic. Aerith suspects most unicorns are and that leaves them vulnerable.}

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