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I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

... I don't think it's a good idea to go home. Plus, it'll just be a waste of time venturing back and forth to and from work and my house.

How's being functioning a waste of time-? It's... really not like you'll get much done if you fall asleep in the Archives...

... I don't like the fact that I'm not winning this argument. Either way, I'm not moving an inch unless Elias himself orders it—and we both know he won't.

Just- for god's sake, Jon, do I need to drag you out of here?

You. Can't. Make. Me.

Can't I?

no okay sorry I didn't mean-

... Hmph. You know very well that .. y..you..... can't.. make ...........

[The Archivist's legs wobble slightly, and he braces himself against his bookshelf]

....... Fuck....

[He acts on instinct, reaching out to offer support] Hey, careful there-

[Jon is now slumped against the bookshelf, halfway to the floor. He clears his throat]

.. ahem. I'm fine. I just need a minute.. to.... to nap.......

...Jon. Go home. Please. I- I can take you there if you're too tired, just... go home.

.. fine.

[Jon gets up carefully and snatches his bag and his car keys from his desk]

.. I'm showing up an hour early tomorrow.

...I'm sure you don't need to...

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

... I don't think it's a good idea to go home. Plus, it'll just be a waste of time venturing back and forth to and from work and my house.

How's being functioning a waste of time-? It's... really not like you'll get much done if you fall asleep in the Archives...

... I don't like the fact that I'm not winning this argument. Either way, I'm not moving an inch unless Elias himself orders it—and we both know he won't.

Just- for god's sake, Jon, do I need to drag you out of here?

You. Can't. Make. Me.

Can't I?

no okay sorry I didn't mean-

... Hmph. You know very well that .. y..you..... can't.. make ...........

[The Archivist's legs wobble slightly, and he braces himself against his bookshelf]

....... Fuck....

[He acts on instinct, reaching out to offer support] Hey, careful there-

[Jon is now slumped against the bookshelf, halfway to the floor. He clears his throat]

.. ahem. I'm fine. I just need a minute.. to.... to nap.......

...Jon. Go home. Please. I- I can take you there if you're too tired, just... go home.

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

... I don't think it's a good idea to go home. Plus, it'll just be a waste of time venturing back and forth to and from work and my house.

How's being functioning a waste of time-? It's... really not like you'll get much done if you fall asleep in the Archives...

... I don't like the fact that I'm not winning this argument. Either way, I'm not moving an inch unless Elias himself orders it—and we both know he won't.

Just- for god's sake, Jon, do I need to drag you out of here?

You. Can't. Make. Me.

Can't I?

no okay sorry I didn't mean-

... Hmph. You know very well that .. y..you..... can't.. make ...........

[The Archivist's legs wobble slightly, and he braces himself against his bookshelf]

....... Fuck....

[He acts on instinct, reaching out to offer support] Hey, careful there-

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

... I don't think it's a good idea to go home. Plus, it'll just be a waste of time venturing back and forth to and from work and my house.

How's being functioning a waste of time-? It's... really not like you'll get much done if you fall asleep in the Archives...

... I don't like the fact that I'm not winning this argument. Either way, I'm not moving an inch unless Elias himself orders it—and we both know he won't.

Just- for god's sake, Jon, do I need to drag you out of here?

You. Can't. Make. Me.

Can't I?

no okay sorry I didn't mean-

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

... I don't think it's a good idea to go home. Plus, it'll just be a waste of time venturing back and forth to and from work and my house.

How's being functioning a waste of time-? It's... really not like you'll get much done if you fall asleep in the Archives...

... I don't like the fact that I'm not winning this argument. Either way, I'm not moving an inch unless Elias himself orders it—and we both know he won't.

Just- for god's sake, Jon, do I need to drag you out of here?

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

... I don't think it's a good idea to go home. Plus, it'll just be a waste of time venturing back and forth to and from work and my house.

How's being functioning a waste of time-? It's... really not like you'll get much done if you fall asleep in the Archives...

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

... Why should I?

I think that post is enough of an answer in itself-?

I unlocked a whole new level of tired.

I took a ten minute nap on the ground in one of the empty hallways, using some files as a pillow.

...why don't you go home and rest?

Is anyone here knowledgeable about flowers? I need to pick some for-... a colleague.

did someone die

No! No, nobody died, thank god-

oh shit congrats

what do you need the flowers for? like what’s the occasion

It's just a gift, nothing special really. I- I've been advised to try that? To get closer to a person?

wouldn’t it be normal friendship stuff like going out

...yeah well he doesn't really like me being around him.

why would you want to get closer to him

I just-

Can you help or not?

what do you want the flowers to mean

Uh- friendship? I suppose? I don't know, I'm just heeding people's advice, I don't know what they expect me to do.

any allergies

Not as far as I'm aware, no.

yellow roses = friendship. very classic and it’s also a favourite of mine

sunflowers = loyalty, admiration, platonic love, positivity

irises = hope, faith, trust

theres probably more but i don’t know too much

Thank you. This helps.

yep

you really think the flowers will help?

It's worth a try...?

Is anyone here knowledgeable about flowers? I need to pick some for-... a colleague.

mkb-london-fog

I am! Or, at least, I know a bit about flower language. I'm definitely not opposed to doing a full-on research rabbit hole at the slightest excuse either way.

I can ask a certain colleague of mine who might know more than me as well, though he knows more about identification of local plants.

Is this a platonic gift or romantic? For starters.

It's- it's platonic. Purely platonic.

Thank you.

mkb-london-fog

Some basic friendship flowers would be yellow roses and white camellias. If you want to get super specific with the nature of your relationship, or you want more variety, let me know

Thank you, I think that's enough! Now... well. Here's to hoping it goes well...

.. i can't breathe.

Are you alright-?

Aha.. I don't know actually... I'm kind of dizzy..... And my chest is tight..

Oh, do- do you need to sit down? Or... anything? Should I call someone?

No, it's... usually worse than this. I'm just gonna.. lay down on my office floor for a bit.. and I'll be fine..... [Jon actually lies down on the floor of his office] ... I feel sick.

You- you should probably go home and rest. Would you like some tea-? Or... or not, I don't know, that usually calms my nerves...

.. I'm going to get more sick if I consume anything I think.

[Jon sat up very slowly and leaned his back against his desk. He looked so very restless. He then pressed two fingers to the pulse point on his neck while staring at his wristwatch in silence]

[He nodded, resolving to just sitting nearby. If he couldn't do anything else he could, at least, keep him company, right?]

[Jon sat there for a minute before lowering his hands and tilting his head back] ... A hundred and four. That's not good, aha... [He shook his head slightly, breathing still shallow. His gaze was unusually distant, especially considering he served the Beholding now and he should not be experiencing this]

...can I do anything to help? Please...?

... [Jon kept staring off into space for a bit before his gaze refocused] .. Fine. I'll.. take tea, or something. I can't go forever without food...

[He perked up at that, giving an eager nod] Sure-! I'll be right back. Just... just breathe.

[Jon sighed quietly. If he had the energy, he'd honestly just get up and lock the door to his office. He remained on the floor, mostly still, aside from the slight tremors that shook his entire body]

[He didn't take long before coming back, holding a steaming cup of tea in his hands. He sat back down near Jon] Careful. It's hot.

Is anyone here knowledgeable about flowers? I need to pick some for-... a colleague.

did someone die

No! No, nobody died, thank god-

oh shit congrats

what do you need the flowers for? like what’s the occasion

It's just a gift, nothing special really. I- I've been advised to try that? To get closer to a person?

wouldn’t it be normal friendship stuff like going out

...yeah well he doesn't really like me being around him.

why would you want to get closer to him

I just-

Can you help or not?

what do you want the flowers to mean

Uh- friendship? I suppose? I don't know, I'm just heeding people's advice, I don't know what they expect me to do.

any allergies

Not as far as I'm aware, no.

yellow roses = friendship. very classic and it’s also a favourite of mine

sunflowers = loyalty, admiration, platonic love, positivity

irises = hope, faith, trust

theres probably more but i don’t know too much

Thank you. This helps.

.. i can't breathe.

Are you alright-?

Aha.. I don't know actually... I'm kind of dizzy..... And my chest is tight..

Oh, do- do you need to sit down? Or... anything? Should I call someone?

No, it's... usually worse than this. I'm just gonna.. lay down on my office floor for a bit.. and I'll be fine..... [Jon actually lies down on the floor of his office] ... I feel sick.

You- you should probably go home and rest. Would you like some tea-? Or... or not, I don't know, that usually calms my nerves...

.. I'm going to get more sick if I consume anything I think.

[Jon sat up very slowly and leaned his back against his desk. He looked so very restless. He then pressed two fingers to the pulse point on his neck while staring at his wristwatch in silence]

[He nodded, resolving to just sitting nearby. If he couldn't do anything else he could, at least, keep him company, right?]

...can I do anything to help? Please...?

... [Jon kept staring off into space for a bit before his gaze refocused] .. Fine. I'll.. take tea, or something. I can't go forever without food...

[He perked up at that, giving an eager nod] Sure-! I'll be right back. Just... just breathe.

Is anyone here knowledgeable about flowers? I need to pick some for-... a colleague.

did someone die

No! No, nobody died, thank god-

oh shit congrats

what do you need the flowers for? like what’s the occasion

It's just a gift, nothing special really. I- I've been advised to try that? To get closer to a person?

wouldn’t it be normal friendship stuff like going out

...yeah well he doesn't really like me being around him.

why would you want to get closer to him

I just-

Can you help or not?

what do you want the flowers to mean

Uh- friendship? I suppose? I don't know, I'm just heeding people's advice, I don't know what they expect me to do.

any allergies

Not as far as I'm aware, no.

.. i can't breathe.

Are you alright-?

Aha.. I don't know actually... I'm kind of dizzy..... And my chest is tight..

Oh, do- do you need to sit down? Or... anything? Should I call someone?

No, it's... usually worse than this. I'm just gonna.. lay down on my office floor for a bit.. and I'll be fine..... [Jon actually lies down on the floor of his office] ... I feel sick.

You- you should probably go home and rest. Would you like some tea-? Or... or not, I don't know, that usually calms my nerves...

.. I'm going to get more sick if I consume anything I think.

[Jon sat up very slowly and leaned his back against his desk. He looked so very restless. He then pressed two fingers to the pulse point on his neck while staring at his wristwatch in silence]

[He nodded, resolving to just sitting nearby. If he couldn't do anything else he could, at least, keep him company, right?]