shellphones | text; Sleeping Curse

Type: Text
Sender ID: afflatusexarch ( G'raha Tia )
To: General
Subject: Assistance
Warnings: Nothing, honestly

I apologize in advance, for I truly wish that I could present you all with a more cheerful message. In truth, I am asking for assistance and any knowledge in relation to the malady that has stricken several individuals in the last couple of weeks. Some are finding it difficult to desire to get an appropriate level of rest, for fear of a nightmare that might ultimately result in the loss of life.

[ Okay so he's not really sleeping that much either, but that's a normal life choice for him. And only about two people ~~at this point~~ actually know that G'raha is afflicted as well. ]

There are means to temporarily alleviate symptoms, but thus far a cure does not seem to be within sight. As the nature of this does not seem to be physical, it must be magical in nature.

I was hoping to acquire aid in researching the matter. Curses, hexes, other illnesses that are thought to be magical in nature. Given how many are sharing in the same nightmare, I wonder if we might start there.

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[ "Aether"... He's used that term before, and others have, too. From her understanding, it's something like energy and life. ] What do you mean by "corroding", if not a curse? Like a disease?

Okay. Please don't push yourself, it could only make you more tired. [ /Fuss fuss fuss

But then more text comes: ]

Because I know I don't speak only for myself when I say that we all like you being here with us. You're a joy to work with, and so wonderful to have on this crew. And this world.

You're patient, and you're kind, you are. You're insightful. And you always put others first-- don't think I haven't noticed how you're still working hard and giving your all. But losing you would mean that all that kindness and wisdom you give would go away with you. The world would lose something wonderful, because we would have lost you.

So, please, take care of yourself. Stay safe while you sleep, make sure someone is there with you, if only to wake you if they see you having nightmares. Please.

There were individuals that began to experience an imbalance in their aether by beasts. Eventually the imbalance would cause them to deteriorate and transform into the very sort of beast that attacked them. Aether flows through all living things. If this flow is disrupted, the results are usually detrimental and difficult to reverse.

As far as

[ G'raha stops because the other message comes in. ]

[ Oh Rem. She has no idea that she is touching upon a rather sensitive subject for G'raha - if only because others have expressed similar sentiments while he had been pushing himself as the Crystal Exarch. It hadn't done any good at that point. The Crystal Tower would have consumed him regardless.

But now... ]

I will do my best, Rem. Now I do not know where such flattery words are coming from, but I understand that they are heartfelt all the same.

Sleep is not something that comes easily to me on the regular, just so we are aware.

[ "Now I do not know where such flattery words are coming from,"-- she reads this over again once. Twice. Maybe he's the type to need to hear that someone cares about him, bluntly. ]

They're coming from how I like and care about you, silly! (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

We're friends. We're on the same crew. You're really amazing and helpful. And you definitely deserve to live and to not be cursed, you do.

Edited 2024-02-03 23:20 (UTC)

[ She can't see how he fusses with his bracers. How his tail swishes back and forth. Ears wiggling - all in flustered embarrassment. ]

You are truly a kind and caring soul, Rem. We are all truly fortunate and blessed to have you looking out for us.

Thank you, but?

The credit is all yours. You make it too easy for someone to like you. No effort at all, really.

[ Such is the unconditional part about it, and this applies to others. Too many good, amazing, incredible people in this world, on this ship, in this crew, and here she is, lucky to know them all.

....

She won't know the few who are cursed, though, if they die. It's the Crystal's blessing to forget. ]

G'raha... I need to get back to looking for that "black disk". But make sure your affairs are in order. Write letters, lots of them, for those you care about here, and those of your world who might show up after. Just in case, okay? I'm 100% sure others would want to remember you. [ Almost immediately after-- ] I mean, they would want to pay their respects.

Rem, you are making me blush. We might not completely see eye to eye on that matter.

Though you are making it sound as we are doomed. I am not about to let that be so. Should I find what we are looking for, you will be the first to know.

[ In her experience, death comes swiftly and before there is time to think. If he won't prepare for the possibility of succumbing... would it be okay for her to write his name down somewhere, if only so that she might remember it? Or would that be blasphemous?

Again, it's the Crystal's blessing to forget. Which means she can only focus on what she can presently do to help to prevent that doom. ]

Right. I'll do the same, should I find something else. Take care, and let me know if you need anything.

Of course, Rem. I have been taking your advice to heart, I promise.

Which means I will take care of myself and encourage you to do the same. Should I need anything or discover something, I won't hesitate.

So please don't hesitate to call on me either.

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