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[unfalteringly]

[ The video shows the interior of Freya's kitchen, with Peeta standing among bowls and measuring cups (most of which are still clean. Measuring by eye is much quicker) and various ingredients. The countertop is covered in almost as much flour as Peeta, himself, is. While his shirt sleeves have been pulled, the shirt that he bought with Rue has hardly been spared. It's covered with flour and paint (or possibly food coloring. He's not entirely sure right now) alike ]

Say someone was suffering from insomnia or something close to it, what would you suggest?

[ He doesn't bother looking up from his work as he speaks, instead continuing on with what he's doing. This cake won't frost itself ]

And while I'm at it, does anything get food coloring out of clothes? Or maybe this is paint...

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[predestination]

I'm sorry I can't be of help with your first question, sir, but, um... how long has the food coloring been there? If it hasn't been too long, you could still try dish soap!

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[unfalteringly]

[ Sir. O-oh. That sort of takes him a little by surprise. Excuse him. He looks down at his shirt and shrugs ] I don't know, actually. It's probably been there for no less than maybe six or seven hours. [ He pauses. He's not completely useless when it comes to clothes or anything, it's just never mattered that much before ] That's probably too long.

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[predestination]

E-- Eh?! You left a stain in for that amount of time? [Horrified...!! Her aunt and uncle would have murdered her for leaving something stained like that, yep.] Well, maybe, um... detergent would help? Maybe pre-soaking it, too...

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[showbizpanache]

Chamomile tea with milk helps me when I can't sleep-- And as for clothing, pre-soak the shirt and use a sponge to get as much of the stain off as you can, then wash with a good detergent... Food coloring is a bit tough to remove, though, so best of luck to you.

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[unfalteringly]

Chamomile tea? That helps to put you to sleep? [ What makes chamomile so special? ]

What about if it's paint?

[showbizpanache]

Well, the herb has calming properties. Milk does, too.

And you'll just have to wash it thoroughly and hope for the best. I wouldn't mind having a look for you, though-- [He laughs a bit.] I'm surprised you're not seizing the opportunity to get a different shirt.

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[pratentious]

[ Oh, hey. He remembers you. He was quite the twat to you. ;; But someone is suffering! ]

Insomnia? What manner of affliction is this?

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[unfalteringly]

[ Oh, he remembers you too, Arthur dear. He was suffering last time too, you know! Suffering from awkward fashion choices ;; ]

Insomnia? It's- I've been having trouble sleeping lately.

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[pratentious]

[ Such a hardship, you poor thing. ]

My sister has suffered of sleep plague for several years. Our Physician gave her a nightly tincture that tended to help.

[veneficus]

Peeta.

[ said as a greeting, light but perhaps a bit concerned. ]

Are you well?

[unfalteringly]

[ Peeta's silent as he finishes the piping he's working on around the outer edge of the cake. Concentration and stuff. But then she has his full attention ]

Morgana. Or Lady Morgana? Which do you prefer? [ It's important ]

I'm alright. I've just been losing a lot of sleep lately. My usual methods haven't really been working too well. [ Not that they really helped him sleep, but painting helps him to get certain images out of his head and baking helps him to relax ]

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[bloodypocket]

It would depend entirely on what methods you've already tried, or if it is a recent affliction.

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[unfalteringly]

I haven't tried anything yet. I don't know what to try. It always had a way of fixing itself after a while before.

video you totally did that on purpose >:c !

[airborn]

[Forget insomnia, there's something more important at hand! She'll be pointing at your shirt, with all the weird splotches of color.]

You got it dirty.

[brb judging you forever]

video omg that's only half true!

[unfalteringly]

[ Isn't the fact that he's wearing it at all good enough? :C Plus, it's more now? At least he's not going to leave it like that. He's going to try to clean it ]

It was a mistake. I didn't mean to grab this shirt when I woke up.

video / private; SORRY I'M LATE IT HAS BEEN A BUSY DAY

[empowers]

[ She would suggest that she comes over and sleeps with him. She's having the same trouble, and they usually sleep better together... ]

Peeta. [ She speaks gently... Or as gently as Katniss can speak, anyway. ] ... Are you having nightmares?

video / private; YOU'RE NEVER LATE!

[unfalteringly]

[ If she did suggest it, Peeta certainly wouldn't turn the idea down ]

Most nights. And they just don't end. [ Because there's no immediate reassurance that she's safe ]

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[diamondedge]

Have you tried counting sheep? Everyone says that always helps!

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[unfalteringly]

Counting sheep? How is that supposed to help?

[formercheerio]

How do you not know what it is? [ Not the point Quinn, come on ] And I'd see a doctor, if it got bad.

[unfalteringly]

Well, it might even be both. I've been using both today. [ So not the point, Quinn ] It's not that bad, yet. That's why I was hoping to get some remedies, to stop it before it gets worse.

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[damnidjits]

[When he replies, it's quiet, and almost gentle.]

Nightmares?

[Something he, and many people he knows, can sympathize with. There really is no easy solution.]

Some herbal teas might help. [He pauses, but decides to suggest this anyway. It's not something he would do for himself, but it could possibly help Peeta.] Seein' a doctor might help.

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[unfalteringly]

[ Peeta looks pleased and almost relieved to see Bobby. You know, a face that he knows and feels like he can trust ]

I'm not sure anyone leaves the Games without a few nightmares. [ A humorless laugh ] Unless you're a Career. I can't imagine any of them being too broken up over the Games.

[ He shakes his head but then he simply shrugs. Arthur has suggested seeing a doctor about getting something to put him to sleep. Unless Bobby means someone to talk to... ] You actually think it would help?

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[willbemother]

When did this bout of insomnia begin?

[unfalteringly]

It hasn't been more than a few days. I didn't really think it was that big of a deal until it just sort of persisted.