Quest 7 - Enter Sandman [Written]

[fuckelves]

Curse this blasted drowsiness...I have seen writings by others that I am not the only one who suffers, trying to stave off sleep. These sleepwalkers too...

[Dots appear on the page - Thorin is tapping his pen, unable to coordinate his thoughts. He's simply too tired.]

My friends...I ask you, has anyone discovered a way to keep awake? Some manner of drink or spell? I have consumed this thing in the kitchens called 'coffee' - a foreign drink to me, but I am told it keeps one awake - yet I still struggle so...

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Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

There are spells for that, but I've been trying to avoid them. They probably won't work to their full effectiveness anyway if the coffee isn't working.

[fuckelves]

Perhaps the coffee requires a 'kickstart' so to say from the spells? They may work best in tandem with each other?

[wizard_redfive]

It's not quite so simple. The spells are only supposed to be used for short periods of time, not days on end. They also require energy, so using them will only wear me out faster.

Coffee should be good enough, but if that's not working, then there is only so much I can do.

[fuckelves]

Ah, then I would not have you aid me if it puts you in deeper danger. That does indeed put us in quite the predicament...

[wizard_redfive]

When are we not in a predicament?

Don't worry about it. We'll pull through, same as usual. Meanwhile, that coffee is probably doing as much good as we can get, so I'd suggest making some more of the rest of the castle.

[fuckelves]

[That actually earns a laugh from the Dwarf.]

That is indeed true.

Well then, if such is the case, what would you say to meeting me in the kitchen and enjoying some coffee? No sense being alone - and perhaps we would stand a better chance of staying awake if we were there to keep each other from falling asleep.

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine takes a moment to consider. She's not really a coffee person, but she could always get some other caffeinated drink. And what he says about being able to keep each other awake with company is probably correct.]

Sure. Just don't burn the coffee, OK? [She doesn't need to remember the trauma related to that smell. Not right now.]

[fuckelves]

I will attempt not to - we could avoid that by simply wishing for good coffee.

[Thorin's not really used to coffee - he's had it, certainly. But it's not his usual drink of choice. So be prepared for amusing faces when he starts drinking it.]

Meet you in the kitchen.

[wizard_redfive]

Sounds like a plan. I'll see you there.

[And sure enough, she walks into the kitchen not too long after carrying her biteless Apple laptop with her.]

[fuckelves]

[Thorin had a large silver pot in the middle of the table, filled with hot coffee and two mugs beside it. He was already pouring some into each cup when she arrived.]

Good to see you.

[His eyes are half-closed, so it's a wonder he can see her at all.]

Dictated

[firethroat]

Keep your mind busy if you wish to stay awake.

[fuckelves]

[Oh thank Mahal he doesn't know what you are, Firethroat - or there might be issues...]

I have tried...each time I think back to all that I must accomplish back home, I grow weary and stressed. It only seems to make my fatigue worse.

[firethroat]

[She doesn't see why there should be. One of her few friends back in Luster is a dwarf.]

Then do not think on those things. There is little to be accomplished from worrying about home. Focus instead on the here and now.

[fuckelves]

[With any rational person, there wouldn't be any issues...but Thorin and dragons just don't seem to mix.]

I shall indeed try...though that is easier said than done, I fear.

[firethroat]

Most worthwhile things are, I'm afraid.