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?
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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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Sheepish: ] I- what do I do next? Sorry. [ He wonders if it should be obvious. ]
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[ He could, he would if Lasulahn requires it of him. ]
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[ More seriously then: ] Yes, please.
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Is playing with fire. ]
So all you need do is nudge gently at the hip while tugging with your hand- [ He does so. ] And that is your signal to your partner that they may spin out and back in.
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Ah, so eager! A little less oomph in the spin, you are a leaf drifting down to the grass. A flower's petal floating in the breeze, even as you lead. Once more-
[ And again he nudges, making certain the guidance is obvious so Lasulahn may replicate it before pulling him back in. ]
Do you wish to try leading this step?
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He breaks, then, to place his hand once more against the other's waist, and nod his confirmation. ] Yes, please. [ He's got a grasp on it now, he thinks. ]
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[ Pun somewhat intended.
Completely intended.
He crackles a laugh at his own joke, slipping from lead to follow without missing a beat, poised and ready for direction. ]
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[ He waits just a few beats, for what seems an appropriate time, and with a little more confidence than before, nudges his hip slightly and lifts his hand for Zevran to spin. ]
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He's given the signal and spins out, takes the tug to spin back in, settling in position with a bright smile. ]
Ah, see? You are a natural. We've nothing to fear.
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He's content to continue their practice, and then, hearing the natural end of the song approach, leans and bends to allow Zevran into a dip, mindful of his balance and careful to support him. He hopes his attempt isn't too clumsy. ]
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That idea he quite likes. Lasulahn's green eyes glimmer for the thought. ] Then, [ he murmurs, low and almost conspiratorial, a smile curving his lips. ] In that case, I shall teach you a Dalish dance in return - if you like.
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[ Now, well. Now he has nothing but his own brand of freedom and a few vague scraps of knowledge of how it is they live. It's fascinating but not a life that can ever be his. Zevran steps free, squeezing Lasulahn's hands, smile gone soft if no less bright. ]
Having a dance? That would be- I appreciate it.
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His smile softens too for the moment, and he squeezes the other's hands affectionately in return. ] It's a date, then. [ At some point, anyway, when they have less magisters to worry about - or at least more time. ]