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Neville Longbottom (almostchosen) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2022-03-14 04:34:00

I've brewed a large batch of dreamless sleep potion if anyone needs it.

[ooc:added a few minutes later, after Neville has a conversation with Bucky]:
I understand the station is a new environment for a lot of people here and without a traditional day/night cycle sleep can be hard sometimes.

I've made this here before, but if anyone's forgotten or wasn't here then: it's a potion that will not only put you to sleep but keep your dreams at bay in the process. I've portioned it out into 8 hour vials, if you don't want a full 8 hours you can take a partial dose but it's best not to take any more than that without supervision. It can be very dangerous and potentially fatal if you overdose, therefore I'm only comfortable giving anyone one week at a time. I'll brew more as needed.

Once you take it, you will get very warm, feel quite heavy, and then you'll fall asleep within a minute or two. It will keep you asleep for as long as your dose allows and you'll wake up like normal after. The sleep isn't any deeper than normal sleep, but because you're not dreaming you don't go through the wake cycle on and off all night so you'll likely feel better than usual in the morning. You can be woken up in the middle of the dose but will stay very tired and have an extremely hard time staying awake until the potion wears off.

If anyone needs anything else or has any questions I'm usually in my greenhouses, I still forget to carry this phone thing around with me all the time.

Remus
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get your potion together this month but I've started preparing everything for April, it'll be ready then. Do you need anything?

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	babybuck 2022-03-14 08:53 am UTC (link)
	Mind dropping some off at the cafe? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 08:54 am UTC (link)
	I can do that, I'll bring it by around dinner time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	babybuck 2022-03-14 08:55 am UTC (link)
	Thanks Private Also, it might help to...fudge an excuse in there. People don't always want to admit they need shit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private almostchosen 2022-03-14 08:55 am UTC (link)
	Ah, yeah. I can see that. I'll figure something out. Thanks (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 09:00 am UTC (link)
	Mr Longbottom, I know the potion. It's an awfully useful one. May I take some? I could trade you some other magical supplies for it. - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Thread)

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almostchosen
2022-03-14 09:06 am UTC (link)

It is. I usually keep it on hand when I'm here, it seems to help quite a few of us. No need for trade at the moment, but I'll let you know if I'm looking for anything specific later.

Also, I saw that you've got a kid in your care. In Wheel 3, near the food court, there's a wizards' sweet shop. It's probably not the most well-stocked anymore but there should be enough for a treat now and then.

-Neville

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	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 09:12 am UTC (link)
	Yes, it helps a lot when there is noise outside, among other things. I am growing some magical plants in the garden presently, but I expect with your expertise you will have all the basics covered. All the same, do write if you're in need. Thank you. Sirius will be delighted by that news, I'm sure. - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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almostchosen
2022-03-14 09:18 am UTC (link)

Thanks, I'll let you know. I'm still in the process of sorting out my greenhouses, some bits got pretty overgrown while I was gone, so there may be things I need to re-propagate if they've been choked out or overwhelmed.

If you need to know what anything is I'm not usually busy; everything in the shop came from the 1990s so many of the sweets are probably new to you two.

-Neville

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	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 09:23 am UTC (link)
	Very good. I wish you the best of luck with it. I must confess that I saw your home, while you were away. The gardens have the potential to be quite wonderful, with the right care. No need for any of that, if there a few sugar mice and a cauldron cake the little fellow will be very happy. ~~You do still have them in~~ - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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almostchosen
2022-03-14 09:39 am UTC (link)

I mostly let them grow wild, it's better for the flowers. I've been working on some interesting hybrids out there, managed to make something like a flutterby but it blooms every year. Everyone gets a bit of gardenia mixed with their favored scent but it might work itself out in a generation or two.

Oh yeah, most likely plenty of those left. Humbugs probably too. Just don't mix them up with the pepper imps or he'll be breathing fire all night.

-Neville

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	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 09:46 am UTC (link)
	Yes, well, I'm no herbologist but you must do what pleases you. Personally, I prefer an orderly garden. Knowing my boy that would have him stomping about the house pretending he was a dragon. Best avoided. - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Private almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:52 am UTC (link)
	Well, if you or Sirius ever end up in any classes the main greenhouse is much more orderly. There is also one of those, if he's interested. A dragon I mean. Much nicer than the ones back home though. -Neville (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 10:02 am UTC (link)
	Delightful. If I were still a schoolboy I might appreciate that, Longbottom. I hardly think it is sensible to allow a boy his age around potentially dangerous creatures. - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private almostchosen 2022-03-14 10:11 am UTC (link)
	They're not just school lessons. I've done them for things like cooking and healing herbs and fun ones like gillyweed and bouncing bulbs. It's up to you, but he's not dangerous. He's more of a pet. He's powerful, and he's fought with us in battle, but usually, the worst he does is try to sneak into my larder for extra fruit I'm trying to store over the snow. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 10:23 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure you're very accomplished in such things, and I can see them being quite popular here. Thank you, but I do see to Sirius' education personally. Did you tame him yourself? - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Private almostchosen 2022-03-14 10:31 am UTC (link)
	Well he's always welcome either way, even if it's just a one-off. He's not like the ones where we come from. He was never really...angry. But yes. I found his egg abandoned years ago, he's been with me since he hatched. I trained him to fight but his temperament is naturally friendly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private arcturusfirst 2022-03-14 10:39 am UTC (link)
	Will you have a listing of your classes? If you mean that, I am sure he would enjoy it if there were one which fit in with what I am teaching. That sounds rather splendid. You're fortunate to have such a novel companion. Perhaps if there is ever a class suited to my Sirius, he can meet him. - A.C. Black (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Private almostchosen 2022-03-14 10:49 am UTC (link)
	Miguel usually keeps track of them I believe, or I keep the posting board in the food court up to date. I should start up again in a week or two. Even if not, he runs around in the park often. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	katarinmiri 2022-03-14 09:02 am UTC (link)
	Can it be addictive? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:06 am UTC (link)
	Not in itself, but I imagine if someone were to use it all the time it could be hard to get used to dreaming again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	katarinmiri 2022-03-14 09:18 am UTC (link)
	That would be alright, if there is no physical dependence. Can I try some? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:21 am UTC (link)
	Of course. I'm dropping some off at the food court around dinner time, or you can pick it up anytime. I live in the park on Wheel 1, the freestanding cottage with flowers out front. If I don't answer the door, come knock on the greenhouse in back. If you see a dragon, he's harmless. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	katarinmiri 2022-03-14 09:26 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, I will remember your generosity. I'll look for the cottage. A dragon? A large one? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:30 am UTC (link)
	Don't worry about it, we only survive here if we help each other. And it's good to keep busy. Big enough to ride but only just. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	katarinmiri 2022-03-14 09:35 am UTC (link)
	That's a good way to think about it. It's good you told me about him, too, otherwise - no need for hypotheticals, but it would have been alarming. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:42 am UTC (link)
	I try to keep it in mind. He looks far more intimidating than he actually is. Acts more like a particularly friendly cat than anything else. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	humble_bard 2022-03-14 09:03 am UTC (link)
	There aren't any strange side effects are there? Because in theory it sounds nice to have an extra set of testicles, it's not. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:07 am UTC (link)
	I...no. Nothing like...no. Just that it's near impossible to stay awake before it wears off. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

humble_bard
2022-03-14 09:16 am UTC (link)

You're a lot nicer than the Sorcerers and 'esses I've come across then. They'd want everything you had in your pocket for a potion that pure.

Do you have any that encourage dreams? You see I'm a bard, and sometimes my muses come to me in my sleep, and if I can't dream I can't create, and then I'm not much of a bard. That and... being here is messing with my circadian rhythm.

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almostchosen
2022-03-14 09:28 am UTC (link)

Most of the potions where I come from only cause real side effects if they're made wrong. This one is somewhat simple and I've already tested it myself so it'll be fine. Not much worth for pocket change where there isn't any money.

I don't know any offhand that encourage dreams, but potions was never my subject, I would have to look through some texts. There is one similar to this, but a bit simpler, a sleeping draught. It causes the same sleep effects but you still dream like normal.

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	humble_bard 2022-03-14 09:39 am UTC (link)
	I wouldn't put it past back alley apothecaries to make them wrong on purpose to get more coin out of me. Not saying you're a back alley apothecary, just I've been to some very shady places. Could I put in a request for the sleeping draught, then? It's probably better not to force the dreams anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:47 am UTC (link)
	That'd be a good way to get hexed back home, even the shady places know not to mess with their own clients. More likely they'd be selling intentionally botched to use against someone else, but most of the places like that get found out quickly. Yeah, sure. I'll just need a day to prep the ingredients and brew it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humble_bard 2022-03-14 09:57 am UTC (link)
	Usually they don't care what goes on outside of Aretuza, where I'm from. I know a Sorceress that made an entire town have an over zealous orgy to teach them a lesson. And the people in charge didn't come make her stop, Geralt did. That would be marvelous, thank you. I have whiskey, and ale to help me until then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:59 am UTC (link)
	That's uh...yeah something like that would have been figured out pretty quickly where I'm from. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humble_bard 2022-03-14 10:11 am UTC (link)
	Much stricter rules, then? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 10:14 am UTC (link)
	Love potions and spells have very strict rules yes. Anything that can actually control another person is almost always forbidden. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humble_bard 2022-03-15 07:52 am UTC (link)
	Ah, even the good Sorceresses like to toe the line of should and shouldn't on The Continent. Especially during war. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	private miguel_ohara 2022-03-14 09:04 am UTC (link)
	Thanks (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: private almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:08 am UTC (link)
	I'm glad to help. I should have remembered how much we used it before. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	brannenford 2022-03-14 09:06 am UTC (link)
	The artificial lights are very clever, but they wreak havoc upon my sleep. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:10 am UTC (link)
	They can do that, yes. Even out in the park I have trouble sometimes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	brannenford 2022-03-14 09:20 am UTC (link)
	With your elixir, would one still wake in an emergency? If the house caught light, say? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

almostchosen
2022-03-14 09:33 am UTC (link)

Unfortunately, it would be difficult. If you had some kind of alarm, or someone else in the house, it would be possible to wake you, but you'd only have a few minutes before falling asleep again. There is a counteractive potion, it would take another day to gather the supplies and brew it but I don't mind. You could keep it near your bedside in case of an emergency.

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	brannenford 2022-03-14 09:41 am UTC (link)
	No, I shan't put you to that trouble. It probably isn't the best choice for a man living alone ~~with my particular trouble in~~ but it was interesting to read of, all the same. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	almostchosen 2022-03-14 09:44 am UTC (link)
	Offer is always open if you change your mind. And if you need it, I can set up some protective spells on your home. They'd prevent things like fire or flood, warn you if someone unwanted is trying to get in. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	abigail_hobbs 2022-03-14 07:22 pm UTC (link)
	I'd like some potion, please. (Reply to this)

	abra_stone 2022-03-14 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	Does the potion expire? I don't need any now. My younger self might need it when she returns to this time. (Reply to this)

	Neville mr_moony 2022-03-15 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you so much. I can't express how much of a difference it will make to my life. You're a good man. Potions wise? No, don't think so. (Reply to this)