[ If Ritsuka is going to search for tea, Sasuke will start the water boiling and grab some cups or mugs to drink from. He doesn't have to think too hard about what he's doing. This nighttime route is just that. A routine for him.

Sasuke shrugs at the questions. He's become resigned to his nightmares, even if some part of him knows he shouldn't be. ]

It usually is. I've been plagued with nightmares that could be the set of some psychological horror movie for months now. Sometimes I can make them not as bad, but... well... I can't do that this weekend...