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[reaperrabbit]

[Normally, Brook would be perfectly happy to make a video post. It'd just be like his weekly recorded updates for his blog back home. Given the state he's in, though, he doesn't want to risk putting his face on camera. What if he looks as bad as he feels?

Why does he feel bad in the first place? Nothing makes any sense.]

ok, i know that for whatever reason, everyone's powers and shit have been weakened since they got here.
but has anybody else been feeling... weird?
like wobbly or your head hurting. or your legs not working right.
or like you have to lie down for a while until your eyes go back to normal.
idk, is this smth else that just happens here like weeds trying to eat you?

((OOC: Brook just hasn't realized that nerfing means he has to eat and sleep now, so he's been wandering around on little more than a Starbucks cake pop and no rest for days. That said, once people help him figure that out, he'll likely react to the thought of eating with disgust. This might hit a little close to disordered eating patterns, so please keep yourself safe if that's a trigger! Brook also has a permissions page with a long list of content warnings and an opt-out form, because I'm the Grim Reaper is a minefield of common triggers, and I don't want to suddenly spring anything unwanted on anyone.))

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[matermali]

Until your eyes go back to normal? In what way do they seem abnormal if you don't lie down?

Visions?

[reaperrabbit]

no, like... your eyesight going fuzzy or seeing dark spots at the edges. light hurting to look at. that kind of thing.

[matermali]

Do you feel anything else when this happens? How often does it occur?

[reaperrabbit]

it didn't start out that often, but it's kinda persistent now? like i just kind of feel bad no matter what.
moving around made it worse, so i stopped for now.

[He's like a baby too cranky to go to bed because it doesn't understand that it's tired, but for every basic bio-need all at once.]

[matermali]

In this case I would suggest visiting the doctor who is so kindly offering his help. It sounds as though you are on the brink of consciousness.

If you still feel such strange aches beyond his care, I may bring something that could soothe them for a short time.

[reaperrabbit]

do you know that doctor guy? or are you saying that just bc he sounds nice?

[matermali]

We are not of personal acquaintance. I wouldn't recommend a doctor for their kindness, in any case.

Only, what would you consider your other options?

[reaperrabbit]

last time i let a nosy stranger anywhere near me, it went really badly. for me.

if i'm really gonna pass out like i think you're saying, i can at least try to figure out why and do something myself before it happens.

[matermali]

Would it ease any concerns to have someone nearby during the examination?

[reaperrabbit]

[Wh.]

ig kinda? it would raise other ones but like
are you just offering?? i don't even know you.

[matermali]

I was meaning to suggest someone you know, someone who you may trust to wish you no harm.

[reaperrabbit]

[His reply comes only after a significant pause.]

i don't have anyone here like that.

[matermali]

[ A pause of her own. ]

I am Vanessa Ives. May I ask your name?

[reaperrabbit]

it's brook. no last name.

[matermali]

In which case, we are no longer utter strangers, Brook. Names mean something, after all.

[reaperrabbit]

...sure. yea, i guess.
i still don't want to see a doctor or anything. i've always been fine on my own.

[matermali]

I wouldn't suggest it. I only wanted to know your name.

If a time comes when you do wish for me to bring something that may temporarily ease your discomfort, please ask. I can ensure that you know it isn't harmful.

[reaperrabbit]

ok.

thanks, vanessa.

[matermali]

I hope you soon find an answer for your ailment, Brook.