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[myjunes]

[ The situation you step into in the dream is rather peaceful, rather normal. It's just a regular bedroom, probably a little girl's if you judge from the amount of pink and the various dolls and glittery drawings lying around all over the place. In fact, it's Nanako's room from back home, since you might spot her sitting in her bed in pink pajamas. Or perhaps you just recognize the room itself if you've ever been at the Dojima household in Inaba. A man sits on the edge of her bed a little, frowning. ]

You can't sleep, Nanako?

[ The girl nods, looking a bit unsure. ] ... U-uh-huh.. It's because I'm sort of scared of the monster under the bed..

A monster? [ The man - Dojima - scratches his stubbly chin, giving the bed an observing look. For a moment he hesitates since it almost seems ridiculous to go along with kid fantasies about monsters, but hey, a parent has to do this much, right? And if it means she'll feel okayt enough to sleep after it.. ] Hm, don't worry. I'll take care of it.

[ As Nanako's look gets very expectant, he gets off the bed and instead squats down on the ground, looking under the bed before telling the 'monster' to go away with the most authority-like voice he can manage. (It's pretty impressive, considering he is on the police force, after all.) Then he gets up again, giving Nanako a small smile and a pat on the head. ]

There, I'm sure it's gone now. Sleep well, okay?

[ In response the girl gives a weak nod. And with that the man leaves the room, turning off the lights.

... But only a moment after she starts lying down, the girl is still sitting up in bed rather than going to sleep, still looking unsure and trying to take a peek at what's below her bed instead. She still doesn't seem so convinced that the 'monster' is truly gone, perhaps, if the look on her face is something to go by.

Perhaps you should help her out instead. ]

Comments

[plumflowers.livejournal.com]

Still scared, huh?

_{[ Taiwan is sitting on her bed, playing with some of Nanako's dolls. This is the first time she's ever been in a dream, but she's not too panicked. In fact, she probably doesn't even know she's in a dream at all. Probably. ]}

Where are we? This is your room?

[myjunes]

[ There's something weird about Taiwan suddenly being here, she realises that much.. But at the same time she somewhat recognizes her too, although she can't quite recall from where. She nods, even if it's slightly shyly. ]

U.. uh-huh, I still don't think I can sleep like this.. And-- yes! This is my room, ahaha..

[plumflowers.livejournal.com]

_{[ Taiwan holds a doll in front of Nanako, making its arms move and head nod a little. ]}

If this is your room, why are you scared? You're here everyday, aren't you?

[myjunes]

W-well, yes.. But normally the monster under the bed isn't there, I think..

[ She watches the doll somewhat with fascination though, already seeming a bit more comfortable than before. ]

[redacted-error.livejournal.com]

[Chell blinks, glancing over to the girl. She's sitting on the floor some few feet away.]

You don't seem convinced.

[myjunes]

[ Nanako turns her head towards the source of the sound. For a moment she seems a little surprised that there's someone in her room - someone she might even recognize a little, even though she isn't sure why since the person must obviously be a complete stranger, not someone from Inaba. But she still nods very weakly, as if she doesn't mind the fact that there's a stranger in her room. ]

Nuh-uh.. I, um.. think it's still there. [ Her gaze is aimed downwards at her blankets in a little shy mood. ]

[redacted-error.livejournal.com]

[Chell looks to the bed and moves towards it without getting to her feet.]

Do you know what it is? [She moves to lie down on her stomach, lifting the blankets draped over the edge of the bed.]

n__n

[heavyheels.livejournal.com]

[it's weird, chie doesn't remember going to the dojimas' house, and she certainly doesn't remember crawling under nanako's bed. yet somehow, inexplicably, this is where she finds now herself.]

Wh-

n__________n

[myjunes]

[ Even if she would find it weird for Chie to be here, it doesn't show up on her face either way when she hears the voice. She does sound a little curious though. Thankfully she does recognize the voice, otherwise she might have completely freaked out. ]

U-um..? [ It's almost a question in itself as she glances around to see where Chie is. ] A-are you okay..?

[heavyheels.livejournal.com]

Nanako-chan? [staring up at the underside of the bed] I think so ... are you OK?

[floriography]

A-Are you scared, Nanako...? [ Viktor tilts his head as he stands a few ways away. ]

I-It's okay! There's nothing there, I know. I-I would check too all the time when I was younger...

[myjunes]

[ There's a slight moment where she looks surprised, but then she somehow seems to realise who it is - even though she's sure it isn't someone from Inaba (where does she know him from?) and especially not someone who would be in her room. And yet she seems to accept it. ]

I-is there really nothing there..? [ She pouts a little. ] For sure?

[floriography]

F-For sure! Should I check for you...?

[dragon-savior.livejournal.com]

[He softly calls out her name, resting his left hand against the wall in the dark room.]

Hey... Can't sleep, Nanako?

[myjunes]

[ She looks a bit startled at the sudden sound, but when she sees it's Ryu she settles down just a little bit. Apparently she doesn't find it that strange at all for him to suddenly be in her room in Inaba. She shakes her head lightly. ]

I don't think I can sleep as long as the monster is there..

[dragon-savior.livejournal.com]

Well, look at it this way. I've never found a monster I can't defeat. If it tries to bother you, then I'll chase it out!

[He smiles.]

How does that sound?

[thehandofwisdom]

[This is the first truly peaceful dream Zelda has entered, and she is quite relieved. The domestic scene is comforting, even if the room is unfamiliar. At least Zelda recognizes Nanako, and she approaches when it looks like the girl is still uncomfortable about the 'monster'.]

Would you like someone to keep you company?

[myjunes]

[ She frowns slightly for a moment, but then she seems to recognize the person from somewhere.. even if she isn't sure from where. But the woman's smile is kind and gentle, and so she nods (even if it's a little shyly.) ]

I think the monster might stay away if I'm not alone..

[thehandofwisdom]

I think so too. [She comes to sit on the edge of the bed.] There, now the monster will not bother you.

[breakin-ur-lore.livejournal.com]

[He's pretty sure he didn't fall asleep in Nanako's bed, but he's waking up in it now. The room is unfamiliar, girly - maybe a little bit too much for him, but Nanako is more important than all the pink and glitter. He sleepily wonders if the man is Nanako's father, and wrestles to get the blankets off.]

Is somethin' down there...?

[myjunes]

[ There's a slightly startled sound as Med'an suddenly emerges from her bed - maybe because she thought it was another monster at first, but then she seems to recognize him and smiles a little instead, even though she still looks pretty anxious. ]

U.. uh-huh.. At least, I think there might be a monster under my bed..

[breakin-ur-lore.livejournal.com]

[A monster under the bed...it's cute. But he knows it's a serious concern (for her). He's still young enough to remember thinking those things, and hey, there might be something under the bed, like a bug or something. An army of dust bunnies.]

Didn't your dad just look under there?

[protectsfools.livejournal.com]

Oh, hello. I didn't mean to come in announced.

[myjunes]

[ If Nanako would find Aigis' appearance in her room strange, she isn't showing it, at least.. And she does seem to recognize the moebot robot. She laughs a little, but it's sheepish. ]

I-it's okay.. I couldn't sleep anyway..

that typo i made...

[protectsfools.livejournal.com]

Is there a reason for that? Perhaps I could help.