[004: Action]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[April had dealt with exhaustion before, it came with spending most of her time fighting or just being active since she's so restless sometimes, but she had never felt this tired. Though it wasn't much of a surprise; she hadn't had much sleep since she arrived in Prospero and with her fighting Shadows most nights, her exhaustion has finally caught up with her. So, people around Prospero will see her:

1.) With her head in a book at the library, literally. She had tried to see if reading something interesting would keep her awake, but instead she decided that the book would make a good pillow and is now just taking a nap.

OR

2.) Taking a walk along the streets, though it's hard to see where you're going when your eyes don't want to stay open. So, she seems to occasionally walk into things or people, but she is aware enough to apologize before continuing on her way... and continue to bump into things.]

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[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

[The logical choice was obvious. April would be much more effective as a fighter if she could get some rest.]

In that case, you can share my room.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[Wait, what?

April is just gonna stare at him for a moment.]

... R-really?

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

Of course. It's not a bother to me to have you in a healthier state, and I've certainly shared rooms before.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[A blink and silence for a moment, before she gives him a cheerful but rather tired grin.]

Thank you, Ledah.

[And it seems like she has some energy left, since she manages to stand and give him a hug.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

[Hugs again? He still doesn't know how to react to those, so he awkwardly pats her on the shoulder.] It's not a trouble.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't hug him for long, at least, and she pulls away with a small, but sheepish smile.] But still, thanks, it'll be nice to actually get some sleep... And, ah, I apologize in advance if I make any mess, I can be a bit unorganized sometimes.

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

That's fine. Having you in good condition is worth that.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[She gives a nod.] Hopefully I'll be back to normal soon.

[Though it seems like her energy has drained, as she covers her mouth to try to stifle a yawn before rubbing her eyes again.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

Would you like to retire early? I need to show you where it is, at least.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

Ah, yeah, I would... [Another nod, though this one is rather shaky.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

Will you be moving in permanently or just spending the nights? -We can decide this after you're rested, I think. Come.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[April frowns in thought for a moment, before humming in agreement; she really couldn't think well in the condition she's in right now, so it would be best to make that decision when she's actually awake. But she'll be able to at least follow him without too much trouble, even if she's a bit woobly.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

...

[Ledah sees how wobbly she is, and he would rather not have to deal with her cracking her head on something as she follows him.]

If you would prefer I carry you there...

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head, even if that makes her a bit more unsteady for a moment.]

N-no, it's alright, I won't fall over or anything... [And she's too stubborn to say yes.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

[Then he'll just wrap his arm around her shoulders.]

Lean on me instead. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't like you.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[April tenses up as she blinks in surprise at him, before she relaxes again and leans on him slightly.]

O-okay... thanks, Ledah.

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

[Thankfully, the hotel's not too far.]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[That's good, since she soon starts to lean on him a little more as she tries to keep herself awake by rubbing at her now stinging eyes, but she's able to keep walking.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

My room is on the fifth floor. ...Hold on for a moment.

[Shortly before he gets to the hotel entrance, he gives up and picks her up.]

You can sleep now if you want.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[Cue a squeak of surprise when she's picked up, and for a moment it looks like she might argue about this. Then she just huffs a sigh and leans against him as she lets her eyes shut.]

Okay...

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

[And Ledah will carry her the rest of the way there and deposit her in his bed, caring not one whit about what anyone else says.]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[By the time he gets to his room, April is already fast asleep and doesn't respond much to being put into the bed besides snuggling into it. It'll be a good few hours until she's awake again.]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

[When she wakes up, she may note that there's only one bed in that room, and that Ledah is sitting on the relatively comfy but still hotel-grade chair reading a book.]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[When April finally wakes up, she spends a while sleepily blinking at her new surroundings before pushing herself up with a yawn, though she soon turns her attention to him.]

... Ledah? [And her half-awake brain has started to process that there seems to be only one bed in the room...]

[gaveupfeeling.livejournal.com]

Good evening.

[He looks up from his book calmly.] You seem better-rested.