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[ A: action -- library; Rangers offices ]

[ What Raine would give for a proper night's sleep. But her way of managing through the lack of it is keeping busy, which means taking on an early shift at the library, mostly making sure books are in their proper places (and that certain people aren't building forts with them, not on her watch), and taking mid afternoon trips over to the Ranger offices to deliver research notes and finally begin the task of looking into her tiny corner office and... acknowledging the fact that she has one of those.

And that this room needs to be cleaned and... refurnished and all that fun stuff. B a f f l i n g.

This was the true purpose of having coffee at the ready throughout the day. Her newly-evolved Espeon has been staying nearby, though ducking away when sounds became too loud. Has Raine even eaten, yet? Probably not. ]

[ B: action -- lake shrine ]

[ She doesn't really want to be out here, but someone high up insisted that she take a break, and it so happened that she's had a moody pokemon on hand that seemed to need a change of scenery anyway.

... And, by the size of the pokemon in question, a rather large purple lapras, shrouded in its own mist, the Lake Shrine seemed a suitable enough location to visit. It was peaceful and the shores didn't have as many waves as the ocean.

For her part, she was allowing the Lapras to explore on her own, and some of her other pokemon to wander around. A bulbasaur, happiny and togepi play nearby, watched over by a Petilil. It's a peaceful group. Almost too peaceful. And yet, from where she's situated herself, on a blanket, far enough from the lake and the shrine itself so as not to disturb it, Raine's got her books and paperwork with her even though she's probably supposed to be relaxing, or something. ]

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[Yuuna does, eyeing Raine a little worriedly.]

Has something been bothering you? I admit, I'm a little concerned, hearing that.

[Lia leaps up onto her trainer's shoulder, nudging Raine to take her own chair as well.]

These last few months have been very hectic for everyone. For my part, I just want to make sure we're reasonably caught up before something else happens. The best way I can do that is to keep going.

[Which for her has been managing on meditation, infrequent naps, coffee and the occasional refresher spell.

There's more to it than what she says, an assortment of reasons and concerns. Back in Sanctuary, no one would have asked. Union is still a strange shift for her.]

[From behind them, a tall, lanky Greninja pads into the room, settling down on the floor and just staring at Raine, eyes focused on the woman. It's confusing for her, seeing a human like this...]

We'll be alright for you to take eight hours, Raine. In fact I may put you on medical leave just for that. [Leaning back, she reached a hand out and squeezed her Pokemon's arm.]

I'm still a medic, you know. I know what it's like when someone overworks themselves, and you're about to crash. And soon.

[She blinks at Yuuna, the expression not unlike someone who isn't certain that they've heard what was said correctly.]

A medical leave? You don't think that's a little extreme?

[She's not arguing it, exactly, not when Yuuna reiterates her credentials, though she can't help but be perplexed by the notion given her habits.]

No? Raine, I went through medical school. We did this, all the time. Our teachers would order us to take breaks. It's just something that happens. You're still human, after all.

[Her expression softens, sympathetic and friendly, but still touched with seriousness.]

I really don't want to have to order you to go to bed, though. Just...go, okay? Everything will be here when you wake up. And if something does happen, we'll be better served by someone who's well rested than someone who's tired.

[... Well. She can't deny the logic in that last statement, though her eyes glance at the work still left to do, and for the first time notices that Greninja staring at her. She gives the Pokemon a nod in greeting, before returning her gaze to Yuuna, just... processing, mostly. With her brother off to school and the pokemon who would protest her actions sent off to play elsewhere, these were words she had hardly expected to hear. Particularly from an employer.]

... Well, when you put it that way, I should at least make an attempt.

[But an expectancy of eight whole hours when she could barely manage two on a good night?]

You should.

[The Greninja doesn't really emote, she just watches Raine, eyes occasionally darting to Yuuna for one reason or another and wondering if they're finished. Yuuna isn't quite, though.]

And I've got some sleeping herbs in my office, I'll go get in a minute. Make yourself a tea out of them, when you get home. It'll help you fall asleep a little easier and keep you asleep. Trust me, okay?

[Oh she... hadn't expected that.]

Is that so? I haven't had to do something like that before, but I'll see if it helps...

Trust me, it's a godsend, Raine. You won't regret it.

[She pushes off the desk, turning towards the door.]

Back in a moment.

[A part of her is naturally suspicious, but... well, Yuuna is her boss now. And the only way to draw her own conclusions about it would be to try it.

So she nods, watching Yuuna leave, glancing to her empty coffee pot and back to the pair of pokemon in the room. Such quiet observers. Her Espeon, at least, makes a soft sound of approval, for all that she was intimidated by Yuuna's large size. At least one human around here had common sense.]

[A bit later Yuuna returns with a packet. And a teacup shaped like a Politoed.]

Here you are. And a cup, too. I had a few made and I've been giving them to co-workers. Just steep a pinch of the herbs in your tea about thirty minutes before bed and it'll put you right to sleep.

[Politoeds aren't usually what one would see on mugs, as she carefully turns it around in her hands to examine it.]

What a unique design... [She glances back up toward Yuuna, nodding slowly as she listens to the instructions.]

I see... this is all very, very thoughtful of you, Yuuna. Thank you.

[Even if it's something she's done for the other coworkers, it's still touching. Even though she'd need an extra nudge from the little watching Espeon once she actually got home to try it.]