cinnabar.

[nonbelligerent]

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[globs]

[ Cinnabar hums, resting their head on their arms as they slump forward onto the table; the orbs of mercury always orbiting them seem to have calmed down slightly, retaining their round shape, despite how nervous they are about having someone spend this much time with them. ]

If you don't sleep... What do you do all night?

[nonbelligerent]

Practice my element, mostly.

[globs]

[ they turn their head over their shoulder just slightly, peering at him curiously. ]

Really...?

[ they still haven't really tried to use theirs... ]

[nonbelligerent]

Most other people aren't around, so it's a convenient time.

[globs]

Have you managed to do anything useful with it?

[ the question seems born of an innocent curiosity rather than any strategic motive. ]

[nonbelligerent]

I wouldn't say useful. I haven't really used it for anything outside of practice yet, especially since I prefer to keep it private.

[globs]

[ Hmm. They can't say they can think of anything useful to do with water outside of cleaning things, either. Although his specific ability might be something entirely separate. ]

I haven't even tried to use mine yet, [ they confess. ] It feels like there's no point.

[nonbelligerent]

Well, it's everyone own prerogative. I prefer to have the option just in case, rather than regret not having it.