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[The Winter on the screen looks... more than a little haggard. There are bags under her bloodshot eyes, and her voice is strained. But... she seems whole, at least. It's extremely late at night, though, isn't it?]

Hi, everyone... we're back. I know it's quite late now, but... we t-took more than a few liberties with the speed limit on the way back. What with finals tomorrow, there's... no room for error. I'm glad we made it back, but... ugh. That drive wiped me out. I- oh, one second. Lily! Here, let me help with that-! [Her voice drops out for a second as she walks away, apparently to help with something; she returns a moment later.] Sorry, it's been a little busy - with how late we got back, we're having to rush just a little bit, and... our week's been a little trying.

Anyway, I wanted to a-ask a question... I've been having a little trouble sleeping lately. Some things happened, and... well. That's n-not really the point, I guess. Does anyone have... any tricks for getting a good night's rest? I haven't really slept in about a week, aside from a nap sometimes. I can't really f-function on that little. So... sorry to ask such a weird question, but I kind of need it. It might be a few minutes before I can get back to people; we need to unpack tonight. I'm n-not sure I'm... going to sleep tonight either, though so, it should be okay. Um, thank you in advance. Good night, everyone.

[The feed clicks off; Winter's attention returns to the group of people she's just finished traveling with, still trying to get their things sorted out and their feelings together. She is... torn whether to return home right away or to stay with Lily and make sure she's all right; she's certain her mother is worried sick, but at the same time she can't get her girlfriend off her mind. So even when she looks like she's paying attention, she's still a little distracted.]

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...you could chug some Nyquil.

[ That might be Marina's plan if things don't work out. She groans as she moves her things around, trying to look busy when she just wants to drop over. ]

That is completely irresponsible and I would chastise you if I weren't desperate. [Oh good, not too tired for deadpan objections. Winter is going to end up home last, so she's helping everyone else unload as they're dropped off.]

As it stands... I might have to do that. Even I can't take an exam like this.

I dunno, there's some teas for that somewhere. Or get with a clinic for the proper pills for it, I guess.

It's not like it'll kill you if you just do it once or twice anyways, right?

[ That's the best reason to do something like that. ]

Or get some melatonin if you wanna be legit.

[ Once they reach the Tsukuyomi residence, Lily just sort of... sits there. She'd gotten some minor work done to her injuries from Jonas before leaving Vegas. In the end, it's just enough to relieve pain to a point where she can actually move around a bit . Be able to actually travel so soon after. She'll be able to attend school but... Her right arm is still completely shot, the wounds had yet to even be close to fully healed.

So she sits there, because she knows that no one's going to let her get her bags. Because she's honestly afraid to go in there and talk to her father, for him to see her like this. And... she's afraid of leaving something behind.

So she's quiet up until a point. ]

You know, I have some teas that are good for that, if you'd like to try that... But...

[ Her head sinks down a bit, not looking at her home even as she starts opening her door. ]

Winter... I, um... [ A cough. Her face looks a bit heated all of a sudden. Even if what she's about to say is something she's indicated before already. ] To be honest, I'm... probably going to have a lot of trouble sleeping myself. I... [ the volume of her voice drops severely. ] I'm sure it sounds really selfish, but I wish you could stay a- a little while...

A glass of warm milk?

But I'm glad to see your group made it home okay!

[and from the back of the car, from the one actually getting their bags...]

Bow chikka waa waa, chikka waa waa...

That depends on how bad it is? Like nightmares or something as such?

I'll have to try that later... but I agree. I t-think it would help if I could make sure you were okay when... the nightmares hit. It's a little more comfortable for me anyway. It's not selfish at all. After everything the other day... you're allowed to be a little selfish anyway.

[And then Jasmine just had to help...] W-w-wait, what? Jasmine, you-!? But we- why? I...... [Okay, now her face is bright red. Oops.]

Probably not... I'll keep it mind if I c-can't sleep tonight. Maybe being back will help, but I'm not confident.

Are you doing all right? I didn't really ask before, and...

[ Lily goes from embarrassment to her face brightening up considerably at that answer. Nightmares, when not in too deep a medicated sleep, are... a definite thing on her end too, besides the emotional and physical support she still needs. It gives her a small pang of worry to know Winter's been having nightmares, but... it's also not surprising, so if it helps her too... ] I-... that would be nice. Just to have you around a little bit longer--

[ Then she sputters. ] JASMINE! [ Her head snaps around a little too fast, enough that she visibly jumps in pain, groans a bit, and reaches up to place her left hand on her injured shoulder. ] Th-th-that's not funny! I- we- that-! I'm still injured, it's not like we could- [ Pause, face grows even redder ] I- I- I mean...!

T-that's... pretty much it. Something happened in Vegas, and I just... can't get it out of my mind. I'm worried about someone all the time, and I just... it's not really an easy thing. I know it's not something I c-can just ignore, but I have finals today. I have to... push through it.

Try to make sure that you're not using the computer or have the light on for a couple of hours before when you actually need to fall asleep? I've read somewhere that tablets and computers and stuff can mess you up and make your brain think that you're supposed to be awake even when it's late.

[Jasmine just snickered a little bit, as she moved to step inside the house]

Oh come on, you two have been basically living together for two months. Like I'm gonna pull my punches NOW...!

[Sigh]

I don't really know how much I can help but if you just keep on drinking some warm milk and trying to avoid staring at electronics before going to bed it might help. Or that's what I remember from those online things.

L-Lily, you're not helping...! [Still, she hurries over to Lily, tentatively reaching to her.] Are you all right?

[For a brief moment, a bright smile touches Winter's lips, before it melts back into her usual almost-confident expression.] Jasmine... you know, you're assuming I go awfully fast. I like your sister a lot, but I'm not trying to completely blow her mind in a single night. These things take time. They have to be done a certain way... and some finesse is involved. I'll take my time, and when we're done I'll have built a b-bond that can withstand anything. [She somehow manages to say this with a completely straight face, if smiling a little; to accent the point, she slides in close to Lily's good side, leaning her head against her shoulder gently.

And then she frowns slightly, apparently worried.] Should I warn Marina? It sounds like your plan is to win her undying affection with a single strike of terrible power. I can't... just let her walk into that with no idea what's coming. Besides... [She glances aside to Lily, before sighing.] We need to be somewhere far, far away when that day comes. We'll need to be halfway across the city just to not hear it.

[While she teases, Winter's easing Lily into the house (and not getting very far with any speed) and drawing her phone to text her father, still in the car and apparently depending on the air conditioning. Unbeknownst to her, the windows are rolled up because Rick heard and cannot stop laughing.]

I can't say I've tried that... most of the time it's been so late I didn't want to eat anything. Or I felt sick after what woke me up.

I'm... happy about being back. Our trip was a little scarier than I expected, and I j-just want some time to relax. I'm hoping nothing happens while we're gone, but... I'm exhausted, and I'm burned out. I can't do this. Not without a break.

I don't want to depend on medicine for this. Although, if I'm not doing better soon... I might have to. I'm seriously having problems here. I... I want to sleep, I have to sleep, but I'm afraid to sleep. I'm afraid of what I'll see, Britany.

That's okay. I'm... happy that there are people trying to help me. And maybe being h-home will help. I just... this is so frustrating. The one time I need to be at my best, I'm falling apart. Thank you for the suggestions, at least. I don't know if there's m-milk in the fridge, since we just got back, but I can stay off my Kindle.

[A beat.] Sorry, have we met? I don't think I recognize you, although that might be my tiredness talking...

Yes, I've heard that too... in this case, it's n-not falling asleep that's the problem. It's staying asleep. I keep waking up- [-screaming her name, thinking she's being killed in front of me, feeling like she's gone; Winter's breathing is audibly a little shorter, and her voice is strained-] -and I can't fall asleep again. Nothing calms me down, and I end up spending time out on the balcony looking at the stars or something.

It's... frustrating. I thought I was strong enough to overcome something like this, but... I guess I still h-have a long way to go.

[ At first, Lily just smiles sheepishly. ] Yes, I'm fine. Just moved a little too quickly... [ Well, "fine" is a relative term right now for her.

However! At the next part, her expression falls rather blank, and one might well expect steam to come erupting out of her ears as the dark haired girl continues on. She continues to look a little dumbfounded as she's helped along, though she happily puts an arm around Winter as they go. ]

R-right, Jasmine, it- well... that sort of thing, it's- it's too important to just... rush into things! [ Says the person who'd been sleeping in the same bed as her girlfriend for two months. Details. It's not like she doesn't already have an idea of what Winter wants - it's been several weeks since that was the case. However, timing and being certain they were ready was another matter. Not that... Lily may be far from that, but it's a two way street, isn't it?

Still, she adds a bit more quietly, her arm gripping Winter a little tighter: ] Although, I- I don't really think I'm worried about that bond at this point...

[ However, the last part throws Lily completely out of her stupor, and while Winter frowns, she just smirks. Though the redness in her face doesn't lessen in the slightest. ] She makes a good point though, sis. The way you talk, I'm almost a little worried about Marina's safety... [ She nods sagely. ] Or maybe we could send them halfway across the town, that much inevitable noise, what would the neighbors think?

[ The levity is good, and she's very thankful for it - and the assistance on top of it, especially as they're entering the house. It makes her for a moment not think of certain things. Like the fact her father's probably just on the other side of that door. ]

[ Natalie frowns a little, unseen by Winter thanks to the format. ] I'm sorry to hear that.

[ She also had expressed some concern for their safety the first and last time they had talked, so for her to be talking like this now... ]

Have you tried talking to anyone about it? Not necessarily me - I understand if you wouldn't want to, we've only talked once before... but sometimes voicing your worries can be helpful.

What exactly happened? [Nevermind the end result. Something happened in Vegas and it's bothering you so much you can't sleep? He wants to know.]

[Jasmine just freezes like a deer in headlights at Winter's words, and only looks more and more mortified once Lily starts talking. She spins around on her heel, face as red as a beet, ready to deliver the ultimate comeback...

... when it becomes apparent the front entrance of the house is occupied by a rather tired - and relieved - looking Professor Tsukuyomi]

... I... I would add my thoughts here, but honestly, I quite think this whole matter speaks for itself.

Yeah, I doubt it'll work out being restless right away.

[ Her eyebrows knit together for a moment as she thinks. ]

I'd say I'm more alright than most of us.

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