Private The Search for Sleep

"You're good at it. You should get a license. It can help you see more people who may need your powers," Kalvin added. He didn't really know why he did. He had no habit of giving advice to dragons people who may have more experience and power than he did. It was probably the dreamscape. He wondered if he could keep this dream going even after they finished talking. He figured he'll ask Briar later.

"Okay. So I actually have more than one question. But just this one is really what matters," he said after he had paused to think and gather his pride to put aside for now. "Is there a way for me to... sleep better like this? I mean, at least for a few days more? Is there like a spell you can do to help me?" He held his breath then. It was humiliating to ask Briar that, he knows, but he had to. He couldn't afford to lose sleep again. He had to catch up on so many things. He also didn't want to be a burden when his problem was so minor and unimportant. After all that he's seen on Manta Carlos, being afraid of ghosts was ridiculous.

Kalvin pursed his lips, visibly deflating at that answer. He really couldn't have Briar coming to his room every time he needed sleep like he was an anthropomorphic--or dragomorphic, rather-- sleeping pill. "No, um, I guess it's okay. You don't need to do all that. Giving me this chance to finally get some rest is already more than I can ask of you," he said politely yet insistently, forcing a little smile up. "Plus, I often go back late most nights, and I really wouldn't want to trouble you. I can probably do some meditation or whatever since I've already had good sleep tonight."

He probably did have a good amount of sleep, finally. It can buy him time to practice healthy sleeping habits. Maybe in that time, he can find a mage or witch who can give him a spell for his problem. If he doesn't before he gives out again... "Or how about I come to you when I go too long without sleep again?" he said, as a reassurance to Briar.

It'll be nice to have Briar's number, in case he saw the need for sleep brought on by a magical quilt dragon again. Kalvin nodded and shared his number to Briar. "You know, they say you can't read any text and the time in dreams. I think a long series of numbers is part of that too," he said with a small chuckle, actively aware of that fact that he's read over and over. "So, I'm not sure about how accurate that number is. Then again, you're the expert on that."

When Briar asked, Kalvin looked at the horizon again and at the sea in front of them. Now, soft waves were coming to meet the sand, bringing back some of Kalvin's early memories of childhood. "I think I'd like that," he said, knowing he could at least get the most of this peaceful bit of time before he had to wake up to the real world again.

Kalvin nodded, a little amused at the excitement in the quilt dragon's voice. He's guessing that the dragon saw modern technology as an awesome development. It was, Kalvin would wholeheartedly agree with him there.

When the dragon disappeared, Kalvin turned to the horizon, now moving and alive with waves. Slowly, the soft pinks and purples turned to sky blues and fluffy whites. his dreamscape's peace and warmth remained the same. From the forested mountain behind him, birdsong reached his ears. Kalvin breathed it all in and hoped he'd find more time to sleep as peacefully as this soon.