Video ; UN: suneater

[takoyakitori]

[The video feed is of a mostly dark room with a window that's letting SOME light in, but not enough to really show much of Tamaki himself, who is mostly in shadow. From the sound of sheets and blankets shifting he's probably still in bed. He's not a morning person.]

I really didn't want to ask like this... But I don't know what else to do.

I've been here for a month but I'm having trouble sleeping.
I'm not used to it, it's too different from home, or the dorms.

If it's not too much trouble...
Does anyone... have any advice?

[He groans and then mutters "embarrassing" to himself before he cuts the video out to wait and see if he can get advice.]

Comments

[takoyakitori]

My dorm room isn't too different from this.

It's just knowing I'm not home that makes it different. I'm not sure if this place would have something familiar to listen to... but how different could the sound of the ocean be?

[It's not as familiar as TV shows he knows or the din of familiar voices, but he's not holding out hope for that.]

[bakudan_bambino]

I can't suggest anything for sentimentality. Perhaps get new clothes so whatever you wore into this world still retains the scent it had?

I think the ocean would sound the same, yeah. Try playing it quietly. There are other programs on the phone that can play other noises. Some even mimic background noises like the sound of pages being turned in a library, or the bustle of people in a coffee shop. You're sure to find something eventually.

If all else fails, I know where you're staying. I could just knock you out.

[Yeah that's a threat, but he doesn't say it like it is. Just... an offer.]

[takoyakitori]

Kn...knock me out!?

[Sorry that's IMMEDIATELY what he's latching onto here, but thanks to the darkness of his video Gokudera can't see the grimace on his face. Honestly, that's a scary proposition but if he got to sleep???]

I'll make sure to try everything. I'd rather not get punched if it makes any difference to you.

[bakudan_bambino]

Yeah.

[He's not threatening to do so, just offering it because it would be quick and effective, though not practical if this guy is having sleeping problems regularly.]

Well, the offer will be on the table if you ever change your mind. [Cause he's generous like that.]

[takoyakitori]

It's unconventional and kind of weird, but I appreciate you offering to help.

[he pauses, and then shifts a little, sitting up so that he can look at the device easier.]

The last time we talked you were busy with brownies. Have you rested any since then?

[bakudan_bambino]

Sure.

[No problem. He'll knock anyone out if that's what they need or what he feels like doing. No need to thank him.

Gokudera is a bit taken aback by the question. Does he look rested?! He's not.]

Why do you ask? [This post is about Tamaki having a hard time sleeping! Not Gokudera! Deflect deflect deflect...]

[takoyakitori]

[No, honestly he looks kind of exhausted. Tamaki frowns.]

I was worried, I guess. You don't need someone like me telling you what to do but you should rest. No one can operate at their best if they run themselves until they pass out.

[It may well have been about his sleep issues to start, but Gokudera has been kind in their interactions, so it's only normal to worry, right? Maybe he's sticking his nose into business he shouldn't be, but he can't help it.]

[bakudan_bambino]

[How irritating that Tamaki seems very self-aware. Gokudera scoffs and looks away.]

Tch! Mind your business or I'll knock you out and solve both of our problems.

[It's not like he'll accept any care.]

[takoyakitori]

[He actually physically flinches, not that he's really all that worried about Gokudera hurting him, but all the same...]

Sorry. You don't have to be so angry.

[bakudan_bambino]

I don't have to be anything.

[Angry happy or whatever. Gokudera is upset, okay, and he's wrongly taking it out on this guy.]

[takoyakitori]

Yeah.

[Boy has he learned to keep his mouth shut. Which, unfortunately(?), is what he decides to do as he ends the feed.]