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[atethecanary]

People are annoying enough without having to hear every single thing they're whispering about.

[Julian didn't plan on having to deal with snake attacks and getting super hearing back this week. His voice shows he obviously isn't a very happy camper right now, and it's equal parts cranky and demanding.]

I have earplugs but it's not like I can use those all the time. Someone tell me how to make it better.

[Private to Lyall]

Whoever you are Nick told me you could help. Now fix it.

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[atethecanary]

... Meditation? That really works?

[Julian's always thought meditation was dumb, and he lets it show in his voice, but he's willing to try anything at this point.]

Doesn't that require focus?

[unelven]

Actually it trains you to do the opposite of focus. If you can learn to focus on nothing, then you're mind is clear and you won't be paying attention to anything at all.

And it works if you're not sitting next to a loud gum chewer.

[atethecanary]

Focusing on nothing? That sounds boring and difficult. But I guess if it will help... I can try it.

[He still doesn't sound particularly enthusiastic about it, though, but the last comment makes him snort, amused.]

I swear half the people at my school are loud gum chewers.

[It's really only been a few people, but it feel like half the school to Julian. He really shouldn't be meditating at school, anyway.]

[unelven]

You can try it, or you can learn to enjoy hearing absolutely everything around you. That's your choice.

[atethecanary]

... Fine. I'll try it.