[yesterday, Oliver was finally able to banish his nightmare and sleep properly again, but one good night's sleep couldn't make up for all that deprivation, and he decides to take a nap the next afternoon, too tired to wait for nightfall. he takes the Doctor's suggestion, curling up on a padded bench on level 15, and falls into a peaceful sleep--
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he smiles, a little. it's sad, but...
he'll keep his silence for the moment, though. let Oliver enjoy himself first]
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he doesn't want to take any time away from Oliver]
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Huh? [looks up in surprise at the sphere, his eyes widening a bit. isn't this a dream?] Riku?
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I'll let you two have your privacy.
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[yes, that's Oliver blushing. although he's still not sure how she can see Riku at all] Uh...Riku, this is Chloe. Chloe, this is my friend Riku.
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[pauses] Err, Oliver...you know you're awake, don't you?
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[Oliver, however, is staring at Riku] I am!? But... [looks from Chloe to Riku, as if saying, explain this, then!]
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I think it's the same as...erm, what was happening before. Except the content is much improved.
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[frowns] You mean...it's temporary.
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[nods silently]
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[Oliver's eyes widen, and he immediately pulls her into a hug] No, I'm not! That's not what I meant. We were talking about...something with the sphere. Right, Riku?
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[...it's so sad. he tries to keep it from showing on his expression.
he has to wonder if this is really better than the other illusions they were experiencing]
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[Chloe still looks a bit dubious, but a faint smile touches her lips] I'm starting to get the impression you've told everyone.
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[she elbows him again] You're daft.
Well, yeah, but you knew that. Riku, Chloe's been waiting for me here on Earth while I've been travelling with the Doctor.
Yeah, two months, and all I get is a mad e-mail!
[she's teasing, but Oliver frowns, squeezing her hand] Sorry.
[she frowns back at him] Ollie, I said it's okay. And don't think I haven't figured out that it's been more than two months for you. Look at all these people you've met!
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