[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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[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[That gets some faint grumbling, though it's hard to hear what she's saying this time, before she slowly lifts her head. She just kinda stares at nothing for a moment, before yawning and blinking blearily up at Devola.]

Ah, hi, Devola...

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

[The less-drowsy woman practically chirped in response.]

G'Morning, sunshine! Ya feeling alright? I know some books are kinda dry, but libraries aren't usually used for sleeping.

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[She sits up straighter at that, her expression slowly turning sheepish.]

O-oh, sorry about that. I've been pretty tired lately and I guess I just dozed off...

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not really a problem. The actual problem would be all this being-tired stuff. It wouldn't do you any good if you overworked yourself and caught sick, would it? [fuss fuss worry nag.]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[Sheepish April is sheepish.] Y-yeah, that's true. I've just not been able to sleep at all, but hopefully I'll be able to get some later.

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

[A slight frown.] You mean like you literally can't? ...Or is that just a conveniently ambiguous way of saying you're staying up at all hours~♪

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

A biiiit of both. I try to sleep, but I just end up tossing and turning, so I end up staying awake all night.

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

Mmf. You tried doing some exercise or something beforehand? Tire yourself out some?

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[She nods and yawns quietly before answering.] Yeah, most nights I go fight the Shadows for the full hour and then I go take a walk around the city after that for a while. But I just can't make myself fall asleep. [And judging by the slight huff she gives, she's a bit annoyed about that.]

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

Hm. Think it's one of those situations where your body's tired, but your mind's still racing like it can't be bothered to rest quite yet? [Her tone clearly states this is A Thing She Is Familiar With.]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

I think it is. I've had a lot on my mind lately, so I guess my brain doesn't want to sleep yet.

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

That... yeah, that's a bit trickier to deal with. Have you tried just reading quietly, or meditating, or anything low-key like that?

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head.] No, not yet. I've got a few books in my room, so I could try reading them tonight.

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

[A satisfied nod.] Mm, that should help. I usually just play to myself whenever I'm having trouble, but Popola swears by finding something mentally-stimulating, so...

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[Cue a few bleary blinks.] ... Popola?

[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

Mm? Oh, uhm... something like this.

[After a few seconds of mussing with her hair, Devola would achieve a reasonable showing towards straightening said hair out, bangs all-but even across her forehead. When she spoke next the tone of her voice was quieter, gentler, a touch more subdued.]

That is to say, my sister. There is also a rather good reason I could effect this sort of shift so rapidly, in case you were curious.