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[The sun doesn't so much as rise as flick on with the sudden, glaring brightness of noon. Whatever time keeping device you have on you says its about 8:14am when this happens.

The power's back, but the time on your timekeeping device never really make sense with the position of the sun as it moves across the sky.]

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[ doesn't respond for a long moment, clearly awkward about it and unsure what to say but, after a bit ]

I... it isn't that, I truly didn't wish to impose, since I just-- I felt... because of earlier, I thought I may have caused you, um, some distress? If I was acting strangely? I was only, only confused, and a little tired, and not, er. Used to the sun jumping around, or-- or not... matching the time properly...

I'm sorry.

You didn't cause me any distress.

[ CLEARLY DOUBTFUL ]

... alright.

[uhh genuinely at a loss]

Is there any way to convince you of anything?

[ struggles for a moment ]

If I can't... believe the things I see with my own eyes, it's hard to believe much else.

[...nods]

I understand. Well— again, please forgive my incursion.

No-- what? It isn't anything like that.

Like what?

You didn't... do anything wrong. It just, it seemed like-- I was confused, not blind, but judging by your looks before, you just looked...

[ shrugs helplessly and just. sits heavily in the nearest chair and rubs his face ]

... nevermind.

[i think i need a nap too honestly

patient] Is there anything I can do to help?

... I'd like it if you stayed? Only... if you'd like, though.

—Would you really? Oh.

I only... don't want you to have to worry anymore.

You don't have to feel guilty, if I'm concerned.

[ ducks his head slightly as he sits back. ]

... alright.

[STIFF...LY... goes back to settle down on the couch]

I hope— I hope you feel somewhat recovered.

[ 8(;;;; ]

Yes... thank you.

[folds his hands. i just wanna make you comfortable]

You know you can ask me for a favor now and again, if you should need it? I know that may seem like something of a non sequitur, but...

[ you seem unhappy?! ]

I... n-no, it isn't... I truly don't need much, if anything. I shouldn't want to annoy you with things that aren't necessary...?

Just... talking once in a while is enough for me.

[he does smile a little at that]

Just once in a while?

[ fretfully ]

If-- if you want. Of course. I-I wouldn't... mind more, but I can't force you to...

...I enjoy your company.

[ looks... surprised. more importantly also-- touched? and a bit embarrassed with himself, after that moment of silence.

ducking his head, flustered ]

... thank you.

[his smile is still kinda tired, but. this is progress?]

Would you mind terribly if I made some tea? If you happen to have any in the apartment, that is.

I... yes. Of course, if you'd like to.