did this cold, cold world turn us into stone?

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Aeris is huddled in a ball in one of the many couches with a cup of warm peach tea. She's been downing tea ever since Demyx had told her about it- it hasn't kicked in since she tried, but it's still worth a try. She blows the hot steam above the tea to take a sip, blinking halfheartedly while watching people pass by. }

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[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

What kind you get?

[boo, a Demyx.]

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ She jumps a bit and spills some of her tea, though it merely drops on the floor. She brushes her free hand through her hair and sighs. }

Peach tea. I had a few dozen other kinds a few hours ago, though.

[saphire-wave.livejournal.com]

Is that nice?
[Namine smiles. Sorry for sneaking up on her.]

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

[whoops. he hadn't meant to spook her that badly.]

Peach tea? I didn't even know this place had peach tea. How is it?

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Pfft. She chuckles and waves a hand in dismissal. } Honestly, this place has everything if you look hard enough.

{ She takes another sip of the peach tea, thinking. } It's sweet, but I can't really tell anything else about it. My tongue's too burnt out, I guess.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Aeris turns a bit before waving, nodding a bit. } I guess. Someone told me it'd help me sleep, but I haven't had any luck yet.

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

That's true. You can even make stuff if you look hard enough.

[takes a seat, grinning.]

Sounds interesting.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

And even turn into stuff. I guess the point's clear enough, this room is pretty much boss...

{ Sighs before handing Demyx the tea cup. } Want a sip? I don't have cooties.

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[One of the people passing by has his own cup of tea fresh from the kitchen. And it has a calming herb-like smell if you notice.]

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

Pretty much.

[shrugs a bit, then looks at the cup and laughs, reaching out to take it.]

Good to know! Thanks.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

Mhm. { She rests her arms behind her hand, staring up at the ceiling. }

I wonder how people are able to sleep in a place like this.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Mmm, those herbs smell awfully nice. She can't say it's familiar, having lived in an industrial smogdump until she came here.

She glances up at him, curious. }

What's that?

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Looks over.]

Tea. Herbal tea.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

Whatever an 'herbal' is, it smells delicious. { She swirls her cup of tea, chugging down the last few gulps as if it were a cold glass of ale. }

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

[might as well try it... huh.]

This stuff's pretty good. And I guess they just get used to it? I haven't really had any trouble, myself.

[of course, Demyx is used to traversing different worlds, and he's just happy to be alive.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[An Aeris that doesn't know what herbs are :|]

"Herbal" because it has herbs in it. It'll put you right to sleep though.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Nods before crossing her legs, scratching her head. }

Yeah, but... I mean, what if the dressing room does something horrid while you're asleep? This place is way too chaotic for comfort, and that's saying something.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{...She knows what flowers are, quiet.}

{ Her eyes widen, grinning. }

Really? ...Where did you get it?

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

I made it. There's a pot of it in the kitchen if you want some.

[Sips some- oh, that's delicious.]

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Nods enthusiastically, hopping right out of the couch. } Yes, please. { Pause. } Lead the way?

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

Good point. People wake up all the time with something going on. But it's not like you can go without sleep.

[offers her the cup.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Amused by your enthusiasm. And leading the way to the kitchen. The tea kettle is still on the stove, and there's mugs in the cabinet.]

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ She looks at the cup of tea and shakes her head, sighing in defeat. } You can have the rest if you want, I've had my fill of tea.

Hundreds of cups of tea.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Those dark spots under her eyes, flustered face and oddly dim-looking eyes might be a hint that Aeris is not in the best of conditions. She paces jubilantly toward the kettle and mugs and whiffs the air, humming merrily. }

Man... I really owe you one.

/really going to bed now, honest!

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Notices you look no so well rested. And frowns a little.]

Trouble sleeping?

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

[well, if she's sure. he'll just hold on to the cup for a moment.]

Sounds like Wonderland.

Icon fail. lol

[saphire-wave.livejournal.com]

[Thinks.]
Hmm...Well, some tea can have caffeine in it. So that might be why. Have you tried chamomile tea?

WELL.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ She pours herself a hearty portion of tea and looks back at Riku, nodding once. }

Yeah. It's not obvious, right?

{ ...Right. }

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Aeris scratches her head. } Wonderland?

xD

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Nods. } I'm pretty sure. I've been drinking different types of tea for the past few hours.

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

Imagine a world where the exact opposite of logic is what runs the place.

[saphire-wave.livejournal.com]

[Blinks.]
...Wow. And none of them made you even a little tired?

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

Right.

[So obvious.]

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

...You basically just described everything that the dressing room is. { Have a half-amused stare. }

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Aeris shakes her head. Despite the fact that she indeed has black lines under her eyes, her hair is a mess, and everything about her screams "EXASPERATED", she can't seem to fall asleep. }

Nope. None of them. Nadda.

[orhighwaters.livejournal.com]

... Good point! But Wonderland is like a trip, I'm not even kidding.

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

{ Siiiigh. } ...Thanks for trying, at least. { She takes a big gulp of tea- it's not like her tongue could get any more singed, anyway. }

[zackyoucard.livejournal.com]

How much more crazy can that place be? I mean, _{Unless I suddenly see talking cats and playing cards that move, this place is probably weirder.}

[saphire-wave.livejournal.com]

[Thinks.]
....Is there something bothering you? That might be keeping you awake?