[Voice]

[loyalraven]

[His voice is quiet, little more than a whisper. It's also strained, worn thin with exhaustion and worry. It's anybody's guess whether or not he knows he's turned on the little communication device.]

I can't sleep...

Why should I rest? This isn't...

[A long pause. Nothing is audible save for the faint sound of his breathing.What if he... because

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[runawayfromfate]

[That sounds like a guilt ridden conscience to her. Vanille's way too familiar with that]

Ah.. hey. It's going to be alright. I'm sure this Oz person wouldn't want you to keep yourself up all night like this. Huh? Right? [She manages a concerned smile.]

You should try to sleep, yeah?

[Video]

[loyalraven]

[Even in the mostly darkened room, Gilbert manages to find the pocket watch and flip it open. He looks tired, dark circles quite obvious beneath his gold-colored eyes.]

I've tried. Every time I close my eyes...

[Video]

[runawayfromfate]

[She frowns]

Chin up! Don't get so down. Things have a way of turning out for the better, even if they seem at their worst.

[Somehow, she gets the impression that that little speech might just not be enough to pull this guy out of his slump]

[Video]

[loyalraven]

[The optimism isn't lost on him, not entirely anyway. At the very least it reminds him of something Oz might say. Right about now, he suddenly realizes he's airing his angst and insecurities at this girl he doesn't even know, never mind who else might've heard.]

I'd like to believe that. I'm not doing myself or anyone else any good acting like... [He frowns.] I apologize.

[seasaltblues]

A seal... What about a seal?

[Her voice appears cautious.]

[Voice]

[loyalraven]

[He is silent for a moment unsure how much of an answer it would be safe to give. Does it even matter in this place? Could it put Oz in more danger? On the other hand could it lead to him finding out more about this place and the people here and eventually to a way out? He speaks finally, hesitantly. ]

A seal between a contractor and a chain from the Abyss. It's dangerous...

[thehandsomehost]

Are you alright?

[loyalraven]

[What to say to that question? Gil hesitates, unsure. His problems are his to bear, not to burden these strangers with. ]

I... trouble sleeping. There's someone back home that I... worry about.

[teasingsmoker]

Trouble sleeping there, boy?

Oh god typing in iPhones is full of slownesssssss

[loyalraven]

Mm. There's a lot on my mind...

s'ooook creeper tyki can creep slowly~

[teasingsmoker]

Ahh Looking for a friendly shoulder are you, perhaps I can help.

Creeper Tyki is best Tyki XD

[loyalraven]

A friendly... [He shouldn't sound so confused by that, should he? It's not like the concept is alien to him. But he doesn't know this man...]

You can help?