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Someone told me that all of the trolls are having trouble sleeping here. I think I can help.

I've made sleep satchets before, these little things that you put under your pillow and guarantee pleasant dreams for a couple months before they run out. The problem is that I only came with so many spell ingredients in my trunk, so unless I can find a way to replace some of this stuff, I can't make these forever.

Not that asking this question will necessarily result in anything resembling the truth, but: does anyone need one more than anyone else?

Asking all this out of the goodness of my heart and preferential treatment, I promise.

[filtered from wwaterboy]

And now to the other part of this post. Also to trolls, sorry. If someone could explain how this matesprit thing actually compares with the human concept of romance, that would be seriously of the good, because I don't know what I'm doing here and I think I need more than the ten second summary if I am going to be doing this.

Which, let me repeat, since I don't know what I'm doing, no judging or yelling at me! I will yell back. That is so not what I need right now. I'm trying to do the right thing and honor my feelings and not stay all hung up on people that have died, which is difficult! But I've never done this "oh, and he also hatesexes someone regularly, but that's not cheating" concept before, and I want to get it right.

It seems bitchy to ask him to explain this stuff to me himself, so... advice. Please? And if you could honor the incredibly obvious filter, that would be great. Don't make me go hacker on you.

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You Know Of Magic That Could Aid In Sleeping
Ive Never Heard Of Such A Thing Nor Knew that Magic Could

I Suggest You Speak To Karkat About Matters Involving Romance
Although If You So Need I Will Explain
Also If I May Ask Who Are You Attempting To Be Red With

My magic can do whatever I want it to, as long as I'm willing to deal with the consequences. Which in this case are minimal and just me running out of supplies. Did you want a sleep aid thing?

Who's Karkat? If I've run into them I haven't gotten their name.

It's the Eridan that most people seem to be less familiar with. The one that isn't a racist asshole-- not that I've talked to him that much, but hoo boy, is that a reputation that spreads fast.

If Your Magic Was That All Encompassing I Believe You Would Have Left The Tower By Now
I Will Not Go As Far As To Doubt Your Abilities But I Am Wary Of Them
I Have Been Here Many Months And Have Grown Accustomed To The Night Terrors
That Is Not To Say I Would Not Like Relief From Them But I May Want To See How This Magic Works First

Karkat Is The One Who Types In Gray Capital Letters And Is Prone To Swearing
There Is Also A Katkat Who Types In Blue And Uses The Number Eight But Do Not Confuse Him With Vriska

Oh
Low Blooded Eridan Then
I Have Spoken With Him Briefly
Does He Believe In Magic
High Blooded Eridan Does Not Even When Given Magic Wands
He Preferred To Call Them Science Wands

I thought I'd have left the tower, too, cause teleporting is not beyond me, but no dice. And after I heard that story of someone trying to fly away and dropping like a stone, complete with splat, I don't want to try that, either.

It's okay, I understand being wary. There just isn't a whole lot to show about this. Making them is a pretty un-dramatic process; sometimes magic is all about the flash and bang, and sometimes it isn't. But I can tell you how they work?

Oh, he did respond! The gray one. He does seem like he wants to help. He also said he hasn't slept in like a week, so I'm trying to sell him on my sleep aid thing, too.

He didn't at first but after I gave him a demonstration he seemed to believe me alright. He's pretty interested in it, actually. Wait a second. Science wands?? For real?

Yes I Would Not Attempt To Just Leave The Tower And Not Expect Harsh Repercussions

I Would Feel More Comfortable If You Explained How It Functions But Please Do Not Be Offended If I Choose Not To Take You Up On The Offer
I Dont Want To Upset You

Also If You Were For Some Reason To Leave The Tower Would The Magic Still Work
It Would Not Be Pleasant To Get Used To Having No Night Terrors Then Suddenly Get Them Back
That Is One Of My Main Reasons For Being Wary

Yes That Would Be Karkat
He Doesnt Sleep That Often I Believe He Was Up For A Week Straight While We Were Playing Sgrub
I Would Believe Him When He Says That But Personally I Do Not Think He Will Take You Up On Your Offer

At Least He Is More Open Minded
Yes
Science Wands

Yup. Why I'm still here.

I won't be offended, just, maybe worried? It seems awful if you're all having nightmares every night. I'd like to help. Oh, but explanation now, right-- I put some herbs in a muslin bag, like lavender and chamomile, and add a quartz crystal, and do a spell over it. It ensures pleasant dreams. It doesn't change your sleep schedule or anything, someone else was worried about that... It just makes sure that what dreams you have are good. That's all. I use it myself sometimes.

I don't see why it wouldn't? I've never had a problem with my magic suddenly stopping, from location or species or anything. Usually it's the opposite problem.

You're right... He doesn't seem interested at all. At least Sollux took me up on it for his ancestor. You guys are kinda hard to help, you know that?

I think I'm happier than ever with the one I got. Not that I-- have, exactly, or at least not yet, but. You know what I mean.

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