081: Thoughts

[livingmyths]

I'm feeling a little... sad today, I guess and I really don't know why.

It's a nice day and Spring is coming and my friends are here and I should be all happy, but I'm just sort of... not.

I don't even want to go to the Library.

Maybe... maybe I'll just curl up in bed and pull the covers over my head for a while.

Or maybe I'll go out and sit by the river and hope that makes me feel better.

Comments

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

It's unfortunate that you feel down today, Lady Rain. If you would like, shall I accompany you to the river? We do not have to speak if you do not wish.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I think I might like that, Sir Reepicheep. As long as you don't mind that I might not be very good company.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

I have been with not very good company and utterly bad company. You, my lady, would be a pleasure.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

You're so kind, Sir Reepicheep!

[basstardchuck.livejournal.com]

Hey, goddess, do you need company? I could bring you some chocolate... I hear it makes people feel better...

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Silly! I'm no goddess. Though I do kind of like it when you say that.

And yes, I'd love to see you. Sir Reepicheep is going to go to the river with me, but after that it would be nice if you came.

[basstardchuck.livejournal.com]

I'll get unhealthy amounts of chocolate and icecream and I'll come over in the afternoon, then.

Action

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

That afternoon, Rain sat curled up on her couch in the sun coming in the transparent front door and waited for Chuck.

Re: Action

[basstardchuck.livejournal.com]

It took Chuck a while to locate just the right kind of chocolate, since here in the City he couldn't just make a call and have it suddenly appear at his doorstep. Armed with chocolate and icecream, he showed up at Rain's.

As he got closer, he saw her through the transparent door. He smiled and walked in.

"Did someone ordered icecream?" he asked walking closer to Rain.

Re: Action

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

She smiled at him and stood up to greet him. "It's very kind of you to come," Rain said with a smile. "Can I... would you mind if I hugged you? I think I could use a hug."

Re: Action

[basstardchuck.livejournal.com]

He set everything on the floor and pulled her into a hug. He wasn't usually going around, hugging people, so he felt slightly awkward. But if Rain needed a hug, he would hug her. It was the least he could do for the night she spent at his place.

"Anything that would make you feel better," he said quietly.

Placeholder - eep!

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you're feeling that way, Rain. Is there anything I can do to assist? Anything you need?

Re: Placeholder's are just lovely!

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

No. I'm just... sad for some reason.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

It's possible it's related to the training we're doing. Spending that much time in one's own memory can make even the most even-keeled person maudlin.

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[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Really? I do... sometimes after I remember things I feel really sad. But usually I know why.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

That's when you're remembering a specific event. I've had you running through any number of memories which might make it difficult to pinpoint.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Oh. I guess maybe.

I have a lot of not very good memories.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

Focus on the good memories, or take a break for awhile. I don't want you worrying yourself needlessly.

[prodigalvampire]

I know those days.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

why do they happen?

[prodigalvampire]

Hormones, usually.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I understand.

[prodigalvampire]

the human brain isn't constant. It's run by chemicals called hormones. They flow like rivers: always steady, but not constant. More water in the river makes the river have more influence. The same can be said for hormones. They cause emotions.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Huh.

So I have more sad hormones today?

[prodigalvampire]

Yeah. It happens. You're just having a sad day. Tomorrow will be better.