* sleep starters
‘ did you get any sleep last night? ’
‘ you need rest. ’
‘ you talk in your sleep. ’
‘ it’s four in the morning. why are you still up? ’
‘ i’ll be right here when you wake up. ’
‘ every time i close my eyes, i see it. over and over again. ’
‘ wake up! it’s only a dream! ’
‘ i have tea. will that help you sleep? ’
‘ i’m so tired… but i have to stay awake. ’
‘ it was just a dream? ’
‘ you need a nap. ’
‘ time for bed. no ifs, ands, or buts. ’
‘ it was just a dream. ’
‘ don’t worry. i’ll keep the monsters away tonight. ’
‘ if you don’t get some sleep soon, you’ll make yourself sick. ’
‘ you haven’t slept in days. do you want to talk about it? ’
‘ i had a bad dream. is it okay if i sleep in here? ’
‘ i’ll go to bed when i’m ready, so fuck off. ’
‘ i’m. not. sleepy. ’
‘ you’ll feel better after a good night’s sleep. ’
‘ could you stay with me – just until i fall asleep? ’
‘ there’s no one else here. it was all a bad dream. ’
‘ you’re spilling milk all over the table. ’
‘ c’mon, lazybones. you’ve slept enough. ’
