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[solarcharged]

[ Six days since the music started. Six days since the station began the slow descent in to whatever sleep deprived madness it is currently in. Apollo doesn't technically need to sleep but even he is feeling the effects of 144 hours of non-stop power/shower tunes, judging by how he looks on the video feed. Tense. Worn. Considerably more haggard than his usual sunny self. It's not a good look. ].

Six days. Six days. [ He repeats himself through gritted teeth; there's almost an edge of pleading in there (won't somebody give them a break?). Nearly an entire week with no break from the relentless noise and it's making everyone on the station fall apart more than usual. ]

Has anyone figured out where it's actually coming from yet? Consider this an open call for ideas on what to do to stop it. Before we kill each other.

[ Although truthfully Apollo wouldn't mind a bit of casual violence right now given the familiar intro of the latest song that plays in the background... ]

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[solarcharged]

[ Apollo smiles wanly at the idea of breaking down the walls. ]

God. You're new, aren't you?

[holyhalone]

Relatively.

[His voice is a little short as he grits his teeth, the irritability forcing his voice. He wasn't in the mood to be patronized yet again about more things he didn't know involving the technology of this place.]

If you're suggesting there's nothing to be done about the source of it, then I am at a loss.

[solarcharged]

The walls fight back. We've found out the hard way, multiple times.

[ He sighs, pushing a hand through his hair. He's largely immune to Aymeric's annoyance. ]

It took us eight hours to force our way through a locked door... I'm pretty sure everyone passed out at least once in the process. So sadly I don't think we're going to be breaking down any walls any time soon.

[ He gives him a weary smile. ]

Nice idea, though.

[holyhalone]

[The walls fight back. Of course the walls fight back. Aymeric was started to become halfway convinced that this place was very much indeed built by Allagans because only Allagans would make it so that the very building fights back at you. He closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose.]

Passing out sounds like an enticing option. It's a foolish thought, but I've been considering asking someone to hit me over the head incredibly hard just to receive a full night's sleep. I know it will accomplish little, but I've reached the point where I simply cannot think of any solutions to this noise.

[solarcharged]

Punching the walls is at least easier than having to punch each other...

[ No, no, no, this is a terrible idea. Apollo shakes his head with a pained look. ]

I wouldn't recommend it. It feels terrible.

[holyhalone]

How much worse could it feel than this?

[Aymeric rubbed his bleary eyes.]

At least for some blissful hours I may be unconscious and unhearing for this dreck

[solarcharged]

[ That's... true. But Apollo knows he shouldn't be encouraging this. He suppresses a sigh. ]

Fair warning: you'll hurt your hands.

[holyhalone]

[That actually drew a small, albeit tired, laugh from the Elezen.]

I was hoping to find someone with particularly violent inclinations, since there seems to be no shortage lately, though throwing my fists at a wall would perhaps be less dangerous.

[solarcharged]

You're right on that point. There are plenty of people on board who'd happily punch each other for fun.

[ His husband included, PROBABLY. ]

At least with the walls you've only got yourself to blame. But it takes quite a bit of work...

[ He throws up his hands helplessly. ]

Have a go. You'll see.

[ HE REALLY SHOULDN'T BE ENCOURAGING THIS but the only way to find out is to just try it for yourself? He guesses?? ]