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Who: Jeyne Westerling
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: She can be found on Blue Fish
When: 5/02

[If she had been hysterical before, it doesn't show now. Jeyne seems composed and calm when she switches on the feed, despite what she has to announce to the Fleet. It isn't the first time she's faced this, but it's the first time that she's been here when it happened.]

For those that might need him, Robb will be unable to tend to his duties or visit for awhile. He's currently asleep. [She won't say coma, she won't say stasis or whatever else it was called. He was asleep and he'd wake up again.] Seeker is with me, but he might some exercise. If someone could help me with him? I don't want to leave Robb while he is sleeping.

I will also have to defer my duties for a time to another. I know this is an inconvenience, I am sorry for that.

Thank you.

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[He'll offer her a sad smile. He's worried, but he knows she'll be much more so.]

Of course, whatever you need.

...You okay?

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No.

[There's no reason to hide that. Sokka saw her when Robb was first asleep and she arrived. He'd know what she's feeling now.]

What if I fall asleep and he disappears? What if he doesn't wake up?

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There's a lot of what ifs, and I can't promise you none of that won't happen. Because this is Atroma and they'll do whatever the hell you want. But how about I watch him for a while and you sleep? I mean, if he does disappear, I'll let you know right away- but I'm pretty sure no one's vanished while they've been watched before, so.

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[She shook her head, gently reaching out to brush Robb's hair from his face. He at least seemed at peace, unburdened by his usual guilt and troubles.]

I can't, Sokka. I can't leave him.

[Even the smallest chance that he could disappear was too great for her to risk.]

I will stay with him until he wakes again. Wouldn't you do the same for Suki?

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[The mention of Suki absolutely hits its mark. His shoulders slacken, and he exhales slowly. ]

...Yeah, I probably would. But my friends would also try to make sure I at least slept and ate so I didn't end up in a mess afterwards.

[He offers a smile.]

How about you sleep here? Right beside him? And I'll stick around while you do it. And I'll bring food and stuff too, obviously.

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[She hadn't meant to cause him pain. Gently, she places her arm against his hand.]

Just as you do with me.

[The offer was a relief, enough that it showed on her face.]

Thank you. I knew you would understand.

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[ He smiles, giving her arm a gentle squeeze.]

Of course. I get it. And at least then we know we're both watching him.

[Until he falls asleep himself anyway, oops. ]

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He will feel strange about that later, but I don't think his opinion matters much now, if this keeps him from disappearing.

[She brushed a curl away from Robb's eyes, smiling tenderly at him.]

I only wish there was a way to give him better dreams.

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He'll know it's for the greater good, I sure.

[His smile softens, saddens a little.]

I wish I could too. Something...nicer than he usually gets. Than anyone form your world usually gets.

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He doesn't have nightmares when I am with him, or if he does, they aren't so horrible.

[She smiled sadly.]

It's the same for me. I need Robb.

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That's...nice. That you soothe that. He's lucky to have you.

[He misses that, himself. It's been so long since he last saw Suki. He's starting to worry he won't ever see her again. ]

I understand.

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I honestly think it's the other way around. I never believed I would meet someone like him.

[He meant everything to her and yet she couldn't wake him up.]

Thank you for agreeing to help me, Sokka.

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Maybe it's better to say you're lucky you found each other?

[That works, equality. ]

Hey, you're welcome. We look out for each other here, remember?

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I do.

Please look after yourself, Sokka.

[She had no wish to see him harmed as well. He was far too kind and kindness was rarely rewarded.]

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[Aw, he gives her a gentle smile. ]

Cross my heart I'll do my very best to do just that.