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[mikangirl]

[It's some ungodly hour of the morning when Nami finally wakes up, sprawled uncomfortably across overturned barrels. Huh. Nice of the Malnosso to dump her back in the orchard again. A brief scrabble around with the one unbroken lantern shows the climatact is gone, and she hopes that just means one of her crew came out this way and took it home with

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[alabastajewel]

[Vivi has never been a very deep sleeper in the first place, and the past few weeks, her sleep has been fitful at best. Nami opening their bedroom door and closing it behind her is enough to stir Vivi from her slumber, though she's not sure at first what has woken her. She doesn't even open her eyes, used to waking several times a night by now, and only gives a wordless murmur as she adjusts her cheek on the pillow, trying to get right back to sleep.]

[The soft tread of Nami's feet across the room catch her attention, however. She holds her breath, just listening at first. This wouldn't be the first time she thought she heard something in the room that turned out to be just wishful thinking or the lingering threads of a dream. The rustle of blankets and creak of bed springs is unmistakable, though. She sits up in her bed, Nami's name stuck in her throat.]

[By the faint moonlight filtering through their window, she can see it really is Nami, and she sighs with relief. It's impossible to tell what kind of shape she's in, though Vivi trusts she must be more or less fine, at least physically. She's unsure if Nami noticed her awake, and says nothing to draw attention to herself. Nami must be exhausted, after all, and Vivi won't keep her from her sleep right now if she needs it.]

[mikangirl]

[Nami sits on her own bed for a few moments before she stirs herself-- meeting Zoro in the living room has made her pulse jump-- she wasn't ready for it-- and she holds herself still until her nerves calm down, listening to the soft rainfall outside.

Then she pulls the covers back, intent on crawling into bed, and freezes halfway through the motion as her eyes wander to check the other bed and realise her roommate is sitting up in the dark. She thinks. Maybe she's seeing things.]

...Vivi? [Her voice is soft and tired, and not entirely level.]

[alabastajewel]

[Her answer is scarcely above a whisper, though clearly she doesn't have to worry about waking Nami anymore. It just doesn't seem appropriate not to speak in a hush right now] Yes. I'm sorry; I heard you come in, but I don't mean to keep you awake. I'm sure you must be tired... [She frowns, squinting through the darkness at Nami's shape.] You're all right, aren't you?

[Dimly she registers the sound of rain still falling outside--the sound had lulled her to sleep earlier, so she'd stopped hearing it consciously, but now she belatedly realizes what that must mean for Nami. In fact, their room smells of damp, faintly, and further squinting at Nami's silhouette shows her hair pasted flat to her head. Vivi throws back the covers and swings her legs out of bed, wordlessly crossing their room to the dresser.]

[mikangirl]

I'm all right. [The words are soft, but she tries to put some reassurance into them. She supposes she could find out later that something's wrong, but right now all she feels is exhausted, and she tracks Vivi's path across the room drowsily. She hasn't quite made the jump of logic that Vivi has, but her actions are enough that Nami doesn't slide under the covers just yet.] I'm a little hazy, that's all.

[She blinks owlishly, once, twice, before adding:] 'm sorry I worried you.

[alabastajewel]

[Vivi shakes her head.] Don't worry about that right now.

[She can tell Nami's exhausted, so she'll make this quick and easy. She pulls a simple nightgown from the dresser--easily slipped on with minimal fuss--and takes a clean towel as well. She heads for Nami's bed, holding both out to her.] Here. You're soaked. [Her voice is still soft, but her tone brooks no argument. She's not about to see Nami getting sick again if she can help it, even if it's just a cold from staying out too long in the rain.]

[mikangirl]

[...oh.

Nami takes them, dropping the nightgown onto the blankets and vanishing under the towel. She's weary, but Vivi's right, even if the reason why took a few seconds to really become clear. She makes an attempt at towelling her hair dry before just leaving the towel there, peeling her shirt off instead. There's a thin bandage around one elbow, but apart from that there's not a mark on her.

She's shivering a little-- it's not too bad. One hand gropes for the nightgown as she speaks. (Coordination. She has it.)] Anything happen while I was gone?

[Yawning.]

[alabastajewel]

[Satisfied that Nami's not hurt, Vivi just shakes her head.] Nothing to be concerned about right now. There's plenty of time to talk about things after you sleep. [Because that's clearly the next order of business--Nami looks about ready to tip over to Vivi.]

[mikangirl]

Talking... yeah. [She slips the nightgown on over her head, and then blinks sleepily at Vivi.] I'm home. [...obviously. She tries again.] I mean-- I'll stay home. Now.

[Eloquence is shot. The towel has slid down to her shoulders and she tugs it off, and then kicks her shoes off and peels damp jeans away.]

[alabastajewel]

[Vivi's smile is encouraging, but also weary. She bends to take the damp towel, and lightly brushes her hand against Nami's shoulder as she straightens--just a small gesture meant to comfort them both.] It's good to have you back.

[mikangirl]

Mm. [She'd be more eloquent, but she's having difficulty keeping her eyes open now-- but she does offer Vivi a smile.] Talk in the morning?

[alabastajewel]

Of course. But sleep now. [She bends again to take Nami's jeans from the floor and drapes them and the damp towel across the back of a desk chair. Vivi starts back to her own bed, feeling weary herself, and not wanting to keep Nami from sleep.]

Goodnight.

[mikangirl]

G'night.

[She's practically asleep before her head hits the pillow.]

[alabastajewel]

[And Vivi joins her only a few minutes later, lulled by the sound of rainfall, her sleep more peaceful than it's been in weeks.]