[She's let the vine approach her, not such a common occurrence these days, but it is what it is. She's sitting on a bed with her back to the room as the vine approaches, staring up at something on the wall
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[Reeve raises an eyebrow, but doesn't offer criticism. She knows very well by now that it's just how Jackie is-- or how she prefers to be seen to be. It amounts to the same thing. She gives a wry sort of smile, dry humor is among her favorite sorts of humor.]
I don't think that sounds nearly as productive or fun, but to each their own, I suppose. Of course, you could always come for tea-- or coffee.
[It would make Jackie unhappy to know her act was so easily seen through. Then again, she's pursued the facade of bitterness with such vigor, it may as well be the truth.]
...I could. [Her mouth opens, halfway to telling Reeve that maybe the coffee wasn't necessary, because she had been sleeping and she had been eating. But then she remembers that some people just drink it out of enjoyment, rather than to try and smother their body's weaknesses in the acerbic taste and strong smell.] I'm sure Dom would like it if I fucked off for a little while.
[It isn't true, no matter how much Jackie thinks of herself as a burden.]
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Sorry, but what is that, exactly?
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[Jackie has been here too long to be surprised about anyone not knowing that.]
They're supposed to help you sleep.
[By catching bad dreams, although in Jackie's case it was a matter of getting to sleep at all.]
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[she's wondering if you put it on your face or something...sometimes her mind is too scientifically-inclined.]
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They don't, really. They're supposed to catch dreams in the web. It's just superstition.
[She's somewhat embarrassed with it, really, because it was stupid. She can't deny she's been sleeping though.]
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[She answers a bit distractedly.]
One of the Queen's cronies gave them out after the last big fuck up.
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No. [She snorts bitterly.] A reward, I suppose, for helping clean up.
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You're looking well-- I do find those things fascinating. However they work!
Yes, I think we've all had enough of gardening for now. Considering a new hobby?
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...Hello, Reeve. [That's all she has to say to that 'looking well' comment.]
I'm not sure what else to do, besides pull out my hair, maybe.
[Crazy lady humor, maybe. Her dry tone suggests it, anyway.]
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I don't think that sounds nearly as productive or fun, but to each their own, I suppose. Of course, you could always come for tea-- or coffee.
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...I could. [Her mouth opens, halfway to telling Reeve that maybe the coffee wasn't necessary, because she had been sleeping and she had been eating. But then she remembers that some people just drink it out of enjoyment, rather than to try and smother their body's weaknesses in the acerbic taste and strong smell.] I'm sure Dom would like it if I fucked off for a little while.
[It isn't true, no matter how much Jackie thinks of herself as a burden.]
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