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[unbearablynaive]

You are better, Wanda. [His voice is firm, confident.] But you've been placed under a great deal of stress for the past few weeks simply in being on this planet, not to mention the acute situation of being trapped and your powers limited. If you hadn't been better, you could have hurt more people in a worse way, and sooner.

You're not the one to blame for the situation.

[seeingscarlet]

[His unwavering faith in her is as touching as ever. If only she could share that confidence.]

You're sweet, Vision. [She touches the screen again over his cheek, wishing beyond anything that she could touch him for real.] But...I still think it is best if I try to sleep when the others aren't. We can fix my sleeping schedule later. I don't know any other way to be sure it doesn't happen again.

[It's not like the planetary cycle really lends itself to much of a routine in the first place.]

[unbearablynaive]

[Someday, he wants her to believe in herself as much as he does. But it's a long road, so for now the best he can do is help her along the way.]

I understand. But if there's anything I can do to help you, you'll say so?

[seeingscarlet]

[It's a very long road, and she's already come so far from where she was in the aftermath of the battle of Sokovia. But there are still going to be bad days and times she backslides, and Wanda is forever grateful for Vision's steady support.]

Well...maybe it's silly but...if we talked while I fall asleep it might be a little easier? [Quickly:] If you don’t mind. It could be anything. I just miss hearing your voice.

[unbearablynaive]

[His expression softens and he smiles lightly into the camera once more. Wanda has no idea how flattering that is for him, does she? Or does she know it and say it anyway? Perhaps both.]

I would be delighted to, Wanda. I could always tell you a story.

[seeingscarlet]

[She does have her suspicions - it's not only for her own pleasure that she always begs to hear him during their lovemaking.]

That would be wonderful. Maybe I will dream of that instead. Or you.

[Anything would be better than trying to fall asleep feeling isolated, trapped, and more than a little afraid. And very, very guilty for accidentally dragging Tommy into that.]

And if there is anything I can do to help you be more comfortable, please tell me. I always want to hear from you, Vizh.

[unbearablynaive]

[She knows him entirely too well - and he loves her for it.]

If it will help you dream of me, I would be delighted.

[He considers her question.]

In my case, I think it is a simple manner of anxiety until we can be reunited. I...like to hear your voice. When you can find some time alone, call me?

[seeingscarlet]

[Wanda's smile turns sympathetic. Oh, Vision...she can definitely relate to that.]

I have...a lot of time alone. The only way to be sure that I can't hurt anyone else is to sleep when everyone else is awake.

[Which means that she (and by extension, Thistle) are often awake by themselves. Maybe taking her bedding to the cargo hold was good enough to protect the rest of the crew from her nightmares but that's not a risk Wanda's willing to take.]

Can we try something? There is something that always helps me and maybe it could help you feel a little better.