Number VI: [Video] Now I lay me down to sleep...

[nobody_number_8]

[Axel doesn't seem to be his usual, lively self when next he appears on the comms. In fact, he looks like he's struggling to stay awake while talking to everyone. 

Axel had noticed that he was feeling tireder than usual over the past couple days, but had just shrugged it off for the most part. It could easily have just been a normal bout of blah; they happened to most everyone occasionally. But sleeping longer hadn't seemed to help, and now this... this was definitely not normal. He felt as if something was literally trying to drag him towards sleep, and he'd been in Haven long enough to have some idea of what that might mean.]

Hey... just wanted to let everybody know, I'm probably gonna be out of action for a few days. Feel like I'm about to fall asleep on my feet any
minute an' I think I know what that means...

Oh and Sora? Ventus? Would appreciate it if you made sure I got to Knockout's once it happens. I'd just go myself, but 'm afraid I'd pass out halfway there...

Comments

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

-Lea? Wait, what's going on? Are you all right?

Re: [Video]

[nobody_number_8]

Yeah... 'm Alright. It's just... you know that thing where somebody falls asleep for a few days then wakes up with more memories from home? Think that's happening to me...

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

[He'll look worried either way.]

Should...I come and take you to Knockout's?

[video]

[knight_light]

[Have a small, concerned frown. Only reason he's not more worried is because Axel doesn't seem worried.]

Axel? Are you all right?

Re: [Video]

[nobody_number_8]

[Nods]

Would appreciate it, like I said. If I gotta be in a coma, might as well have a doctor around, ya know...?

[For that, read, he trusts Knockout not to pull anything funny while he's down for the count, and his friend collectively to keep anyone else from doing the same.]

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

Yeah, sounds like a good idea. I'll be right over- you're at your room, right?

Re: [video]

[nobody_number_8]

Hmm? Oh... yeah. Just another one of those things that happens here sometimes. Person'll fall asleep for a few days, then wake up with more memories from home...

Re: [Video]

[nobody_number_8]

Yeah. Didn't think going anywhere was a good idea...

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

All right. I'll be right there.

[video]

[knight_light]

Hmn...that's interesting.

[won't be something he has to worry about...not unless he's a ghost or something back home...wonder who he'd haunt...]

Asleep for a few days...don't organic bodies need fuel every few hours? [worried now.]

Re: [Video]

[nobody_number_8]

I'll be waiting.

[And hopefully still awake when you get there.]

[Video - > Action?]

[happyduckbutt]

[He's running out of the temple as he speaks, and with a quick summon of his keyblade, he'll be down and gliding over towards the Hub in no time.]

Re: [video]

[nobody_number_8]

Normally but this is different... It's not normal sleep, more like... [What's the word? Thinking is hard when you're on the verge of passing out.] More like stasis, I think you guys call it. Everything non-essential gets shut down...

Or somethin'. I dunno how it works, just know it does....

[Action!]

[nobody_number_8]

[When Ven arrives, he'll find Axel sitting on his bed- he felt that was the safest place to be, just in case- leaning up against the headboard, as if even sitting up unsupported is too difficult to sustain. Axel is still clinging stubbornly to wakefulness, but he clearly won't be able to fight it much longer.]

Hey... made it in time to say goodnight. [Tired smirk.]

[Action!]

[happyduckbutt]

[All but running in-]

Oh come on, you don't expect me to carry you all the way there myself!

[He forces a smile, but this is still a bit concerning.]

[Video]

[0perator]

So what does it mean?

[Frowny Alia is frowny]

[video]

[fractalize]

Axel?

[ Knockout was trustworthy enough, but that's the part that worries her. ]

What are you talking about? Are you alright?

Re: [Action!]

[nobody_number_8]

[Axel slowly sits up from leaning against the headboard, his body clearly reluctant to do so. But he doesn't want Ven to worry more than necessary.]

Hoped you wouldn't have too, but it looks like you might. Figures Sora would pick now to not be watching his communicator...

[Because Axel doesn't and will not believe that Sora would intentionally ignore him in such a situation.]

Might have to singe his pants or something once I wake up... Make sure he's payin' attention from now on...

[Despite the tiredness, he sounds amused enough for Ventus to know he's kidding.]

[happyduckbutt]

Guess we'll have to make do. I probably could have asked my acolyte to come along and help, but I figure it's probably better he stick around the temple in case something comes up.

[He steps closer towards the bed to offer the guy a hand.]

Well...maybe something came up. I'm sure he'd have come too, otherwise.

[His smile quirks a bit.]

Re: [Video]

[nobody_number_8]

It means I'm gonna fall into what amounts to a coma for a few days. An' when I wake up, I'll have more memories from home...

Re: [video]

[nobody_number_8]

[Axel gives Elsa a tired smile, not wanting her to worry too much.]

Yeah... I'll be fine. This happens sometimes around here...

I'll fall into a deep sleep for a few days. Then when I wake up, I'll have more memories from home. Inconvenient... but harmless.

[Provided you're in a safe place while in said coma, which is why he's arranging for such.]

No practice sessions til then, though. Sorry...

[nobody_number_8]

Probly... 'Sides, I trust you more than I do the acolytes.

[Not that he thought anything particularly bad of the one assigned to Ven, but well... he'd take a friend over a rather dull non-living robot any day.]

Yeah, most likely..

[He took the offered hand and with Ven's help was able to haul himself to his feet albeit a bit unsteadily.]

Alright... Best get outside and onto your glider. Less you want to have to drag me even further...

[happyduckbutt]

[Ventus keeps a hold of Axel's hand even once his friend's on his feet, just in case he might start to fall over or something.]

Right. Let's go.

[nobody_number_8]

[Probly a good idea, that. He follows Ven slowly and a bit unsteadily out of the room and down the hall, till the reach an area large enough to summon the glider. It's clear by this point he's not gonna be awake much longer; probly once he sits down somewhere again, that'll be it.]

[happyduckbutt]

[He won't waste any time once they're outside, and with his keyblade flashing into hand, the glider isn't long in following.]

Here, you should probably sit in front. At least I can keep an eye on you better that way. I don't want you falling off.