18th Dawn

[halfdarkened]

[Hey, what's this? There's some guy with his head against the food synthesizer this morning. Someone we haven't seen for a while, and in the morning of all times. His pants are the brightest purple ever, and to make things worse, one of the back pockets has a little rainbow heart on it. His sleeveless shirt is made up of orange and purple tiger stripes, and there's an old school, brightly colored slap bracelet on his left wrist. His hair is an utter mop right now, barely-combed.]

...I just want some bacon and eggs. That's ALL I want from you. [There's a bunch of candy and cake in the trashcan nearby...]

[He pushes the button again. Instead out comes a stack of pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. He bangs his head against the food synthesizer once and grumbles.]

...At least it's breakfast food. [He settles for it and shuffles half-awake over to a table to eat. It's about then he realizes he's being watched.] Hey, Cam. Hey guys. I'm still here. I was sick for a while. Instead of spreading a disease around a small satellite, I figured you'd all appreciate it if I went ahead and quarantined myself. [An unethusiastic thumbs up.] You're welcome.

Actually. Namine? [He parts his bangs so its possible to see his eyes.] ...Thanks for the soup. [He smiles.] It helped.

By the way, has this week affected anyone else's sleep? [HE suddenly looks VERY sleepy.] I keep dreaming about animals that look like a rainbow sneezed on them. [Going...] And places I've never been before. [His head's drooping, and he seems to realize this because he props himself up with an arm. Going...] And like now I can't stay...

[Gone. Riku falls face-first into his pancakes, out cold. He'll be quite the sight when he finally lifts his head again. At least the pancakes are nice and soft and warm.]

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[shortpants_knight]

[Ah, well, if Riku hadn't fallen asleep, Link would have answered his question in regards to this week's shenanigans and sleep. But, now he's asleep. That can't be good. It doesn't take very much consideration for Link to decide to head to the cafeteria and see if he can rouse the boy.

Whether he wakes before Link gets there or after, he'll be treated to seeing Link in much the same state as everyone else, with his garb resembling Lisa Frank's interpretation of his character. His tunic and hat are a much brighter green than normal, any of the other, more somber colors he usually wears have been replaced accordingly, with bright oranges and yellows replacing shades of brown. The missing colors from the rainbow appear as a scattering of Dalmation spots on the back of his tunic and on his hat.]

[halfdarkened]

[Link comes in to see Riku waking up with a coughing fit. He managed to inhale some of the syrup. Strawberry juice has stained his hair and drips from his face. Half a pancake remains plastered to his cheek, and a big glob of whipped cream begins to slide down his forehead. Riku looks around befuddled before realizing what's happened and grumbling about it.]

[shortpants_knight]

[That certainly is a sight. It's really not funny, though, given that the cause is unknown.]

Are you alright?

[halfdarkened]

[Riku just looks at Link a moment. The pancake falls off his cheek and hits the floor with a sticky splat.]

...Yeah. I'm fine. This isn't my first sleep episode, but it's definitely the most humiliating. [He raps his fingers against the wooden table unenthusiastically.]

[shortpants_knight]

How long has this been going on?

[Link moves closer as he speaks, ostensibly because having a conversation is easier at a closer distance. In reality, he's a bit concerned Riku might flop over asleep again, as it does seem to come on very suddenly.]

[halfdarkened]

Maybe four days. [Riku stands and half-stumbles over to the sink. He is, after-all, still a little groggy. He then proceeds to wash his face, then pulling up the edge of his shirt to dry it.] I thought maybe I was just exhausted from being sick, but whenever I wake up I feel like I slept forever.

[shortpants_knight]

[Link follows Riku, ready to catch him should he zonk out again.]

That's odd.

[halfdarkened]

You're telling me. [He hums in thoughtful amusement.] And I thought Sora was the one who slept all the time.