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With the holidays finally over, it's time to get my energy levels back up.

Does anyone have some suggestions for all natural, herbal ways to restore energy? I'm open for suggestions.

[A pause, as he hears Iroh's voice in his head.]

Oh, and I've already built up a nice collection of tea.

[ooc; going to bed early guys, will pick up replies

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[He calls from the kitchen.]

Blaine...

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Hm? Yeah, Kurt?

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I think you know what I'm about to say, considering I've said it three times today.

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[Blaine frowns a bit and turns off his NV.] ... Sorry?

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Dishes! They've been piling up all day. How do three people make so many dishes? I'm sick of doing them all myself. And have you dusted at all lately? Mopped the floors? I'm not your cleaning lady.

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[Blaine gets up and goes to the kitchen.] I'm sorry. I'll do it right now, okay? Why don't you try to relax? I can clean the kitchen.

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[He sighs heavily. It's clear that he's had a lot of stress building up, and is taking it out on Blaine.] Don't bother. I've already finished most of them.

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Hey, I'm serious. [Blaine is doing that thing he does where you can be as snappy or irritable as you want towards him but he responds calmly and turns it around by even expressing a little bit of worry.] Sit down, okay? I'll handle the rest. You've done more than your part.

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[NO DAMMIT STOP BEING RATIONAL HE WANTS TO RAGE.]

Fine. Fine, just--make sure they're all clean, don't just rinse them.

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[That's what you get when you date Blaine Anderson.]

I will, I promise.

[He gives Kurt a reassuring smile and then turns to work.

There is a moment, just a moment when he thinks Kurt isn't paying attention to him any more, where he leans against the counter takes a moment to gather himself before he actually starts to work. It's only a second and he doesn't think anyone is paying close enough attention to notice it as a tiny crack in his perfect, carefully maintained facade. It's over just as quick as he grabs the sponge to start cleaning.]

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[Kurt doesn't see it. He lies back on the couch, sighing heavily, still irritated.]

So why are you asking for energy supplements, anyway?

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[Blaine gets to cleaning the dishes, planning to dry them and put them away as well. After that, he tells himself, he'll clean the counter tops and wipe down the small appliances. Then he'll only need to worry about the floor. It's not going to take that long and he can manage it, of course he can.]

To help me stay awake?

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Right. Mind asking for a few for me? I work twice as hard as you do, after all, and I'm the only one who takes care of this apartment and cooks everything for you and takes care of all the bills and cleans up after you two... [Rambling. He really doesn't mean to be so harsh, and it's obvious that he's just in a bad mood. Blaine should recognize this as classic Stressed!Kurt.]

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[Blaine has to take a moment. He sort of lets Kurt ramble for a moment as he pauses and breathes, trying not to take this personally.]

Kurt, what's really wrong? [He just asks mid ramble.]

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[He sighs, letting his head fall back on the pillow.]

I don't know. I honestly don't. Maybe I'm PMSing.

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Do you want to take a bath or something? Maybe relax a bit? When I'm done in here I can give you another back rub?