Kankri POV

Today had been alright, as you were spending some time with your dear friend, Cronus. You talked and were actually having a conversation that was being held up equally by both sides, much to your surprise. Later though, the conversation dropped as Meenah came through and Cronus was quick to welcome her. Really you could not fathom the tiniest reason in your mind why Cronus put himself and others in triggering and offensive situations...such as right now. You watched as he flirted with Meenah and used suggestive language throughout the conversation. You would definitely talk to him about that later. Even as you were thinking of the future lecture, you were aware that Meenah was getting extremely offended and you weren't even surprised when she slapped Cronus and stormed off. You sigh.

"You really must approach others in a less offensive way and I believe that you really should try your best to not be triggering-"

"I know, Kan. You been givin' me this lecture I don't even how many times, but I'm pretty sure I've memorized it." He says in an irritated tone.

"I know, but by the way things go after I talk with you, I do not think that you take it seriously."

You watch as Cronus just sighs. You assume that he just wants to be alone now, as he can get angry at times with being turned down, so you politely excuse yourself.

"Well, it seems that it is getting late, Cronus. I think I will leave now." He looks at you and smiles.

"Alright, Kankri. Bye."

"Goodbye." You make the way back to your hive in what takes you about half an hour. When you get to your hive you actually realize how tired you are.

You decide to just go to bed and so you make your way upstairs and to your room. You were still in your clothes, so you went to your human bed.

You open your eyes to see you are in a clearing. You find it peaceful and you allow yourself to wander through it, observing everything. Then you start to hear screaming. You whip your head around to see your friends, but... something is not right. You look closer as you see that they are all covered in their own blood. You scream as they all drop to the ground, convulsing and going still. You don't immediately understand but as you make your way over to the bodies, you see they are all dead with vacant, white eyes. You try to hold back tears that were beginning to sting your eyes, but failed when you see your friend, Cronus, among the dead.

You wake up, fat, red tears falling down your face and staining your pillow. What a horrible dream. You know it was just a dream but you cannot get the images out of your head, almost as if it really happened. Trembling, you curl up and pull the blanket over you, not daring to sleep for fear of another dream, but to calm your mind. Maybe I shouldn't sleep for a while.

Cronus POV

It had been a few day since your rejection from Meenah. Not that you were surprised, you've hit on everyone and got pretty much the same reactions. You wish that you could just get one person in your quadrants, just one and you would be happy... come to think of it, the only person that can stand you is Kankri, and Kurloz, but that guy is fucking creepy. You decide to find Kankri, as you were feeling lonely and talking to someone would help, even if he did all the talking. You quickly make your way out of your hive and go in search of Kankri.

Kurloz POV

Why, you pray to the messiahs, do I have to endure this motherfucking shit? For the last motherfucking hour you have been lectured by Kankri. All because you put a hand on his shoulder, his fucking shoulder, and now he was explaining that certain trolls can be triggered by direct contact and a bunch of other things you could care less about. You figured that he was the only troll triggered by that, but you did nothing wrong. You had just thought that he was upset and wanted to comfort him. What a motherfucking miracle of a plan that was, but Kankri seriously looked awful. He had dark circles under his eyes and seemed sluggish today, pausing often in his lecture, seeming to forget for a second what he was doing. You were very concerned, and you cared about him quite a bit. Ever since the accident that caused you to sew your mouth shut, you were avoided like a disease. That had happened about a half a sweep ago, and you remember how Kankri was there for you. He always talked a lot, but you didn't mind. You liked that he could carry up both sides of the conversation without it seeming awkward and he actually learned sign language so you two could communicate better. Later, you learned that you had flushed feelings for him, but you knew his vow and kept quiet about it.

Now you really must figure out what is wrong with him.

Kankri POV

You explained to Kurloz that direct touch can offend others in your speech, but halfway through you couldn't focus, and you slowed down in your speech. Your head had started to hurt and you saw black dots starting to cloud your vision. You completely stop talking and Kurloz stares at you with what you take as worry in his eyes. You didn't give him much thought as you felt your eyes close and you fell to the ground. You faintly hear someone call your name as the darkness takes over you.

Cronus POV

What the fucking hell? You were just walking a second ago when you saw Kankri talking to Kurloz when he fucking fainted.

"Kankri!" You shout as you run up to him. Kurloz was kneeling, holding Kankri's head up. Ignoring him, you quickly pick Kankri up and turn to take him back to your hive so you could help him, although Kurloz grabs your shoulder. He keeps making gestures with his hands that you don't understand. He realizes this and grumbles in frustration. Then he points to himself and then makes a shape with his hands, resembling the outline of a hive. He then points and you realize that you are actually not far from Kurloz's hive. You really don't want to be near the creep, but you know Kankri needs help.

"Alright, Fine." You say hesitantly. Kurloz quickly led the way and when you get in his hive you set Kankri down on his couch. Kurloz, to your surprise, has a lot of books. You see that he is skimming through a book labeled 'Illnesses and Cures'. He keeps looking from Kankri and back at the book.

"Find anything, yet?" Kurloz nods and walks over to you. He shows you the book and points to a page titled 'Sleep Deprivation/Insomnia'. You take the book and as you read it you relaxed, seeing that Kankri will be fine, he just needs sleep.