[Hypnos has not mastered the art of gift giving. Hasn't really ever done it before, to be honest, but it seems to be all the rage right now around the city! He's decided to join in on the fun, and thus he arrives at Hermes' abode, talking through the door as he knocks.]
Hello, hello, friend! It's your favorite god of sleep here to brighten your otherwise much less sociable day!
[Probably? He doesn't actually know what Hermes gets up to. In any case, when the door opens Hypnos is thrusting an unwrapped gift right into his face.]
I'm in the spirit, as the locals say! This is for you!
[Hermes certainly isn't expecting any company, nor is he expecting Hypnos of all people to show up at his door with a gift. To say he's surprised is an understatement, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Gingerly he takes the gift with a smile, offering Hypnos to come inside if he wishes to.]
[Friends give things to their friends, right? Hypnos didn't really plan anything beyond this, but if Hermes is offering for him to come inside...well, he sure will! He floats in before actually stretching out to put his own feet on the ground.]
How've you been doing lately? I get so caught up sleeping I forget to check in more often!
[What are they for? Good question - he's never exactly had many to begin with. Still, he appreciates the gesture. He hasn't been given gifts very often at all.]
I suppose I have been doing all right.
[A half-truth. He's functioning but that doesn't mean he's in a particularly good place mentally. Then again he rarely ever is.]
Oh, well, that's not something you have to worry about with me! I don't have dominion over dreams, so the sleep that I provide is completely dreamless!
[It's not a permanent solution...but he can at least provide a temporary reprieve.]
[Hypnos says it with the kind of confidence of someone who has done it plenty of times without fail. He can't imagine that Hermes will be any different. Since he said evening, though...]
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Hello, hello, friend! It's your favorite god of sleep here to brighten your otherwise much less sociable day!
[Probably? He doesn't actually know what Hermes gets up to. In any case, when the door opens Hypnos is thrusting an unwrapped gift right into his face.]
I'm in the spirit, as the locals say! This is for you!
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[Hermes certainly isn't expecting any company, nor is he expecting Hypnos of all people to show up at his door with a gift. To say he's surprised is an understatement, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Gingerly he takes the gift with a smile, offering Hypnos to come inside if he wishes to.]
Oh...you are too kind. Thank you.
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[Friends give things to their friends, right? Hypnos didn't really plan anything beyond this, but if Hermes is offering for him to come inside...well, he sure will! He floats in before actually stretching out to put his own feet on the ground.]
How've you been doing lately? I get so caught up sleeping I forget to check in more often!
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I suppose I have been doing all right.
[A half-truth. He's functioning but that doesn't mean he's in a particularly good place mentally. Then again he rarely ever is.]
Somewhat tired as of late, but nothing abnormal.
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[Just ask, Hermes, he'll knock you out with a snap of his fingers.]
Need a nice, refreshing nap?
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[He'd be lying if he said otherwise, smiling down at the shorter man.]
But not yet. I cannot afford to have a snooze just yet.
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[Hypnos is pretty sure any time is a good time for a nap!]
Sounds like you're doing something real important! Is it okay for me to be bugging you?
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[He shakes his head with a light laugh.]
You aren't bothering me in the slightest.
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Well, that's good! But why can't you nap? What's going on?
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[And he's not sure what to do about it.]
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[It's not a permanent solution...but he can at least provide a temporary reprieve.]
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[Well. That would be handy.]
Do you think you would be able to grant me such a sleep this evening?
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[Hypnos says it with the kind of confidence of someone who has done it plenty of times without fail. He can't imagine that Hermes will be any different. Since he said evening, though...]
What do we do until then?
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[Good question! He wasn't expecting company.]
Well, you're welcome to keep me company if you'd like.