MoonbeamGlider
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That’s final. Get on the floor.
MoonbeamGlider
..”floor”? As in “the floor” as in “the ground”??
Yes, exactly! The floor! Where humans aren’t supposed to sleep, but instead, crawl.
MoonbeamGlider
..you just want me to sleep on the floor? Just like that?..
If you don’t like it, tough luck. You know what they say about sharing accommodations.
MoonbeamGlider
What about “Sharing is caring”?
Oh please, spare me. That’s just something parents say to manipulate children into sharing their toys. We’re adults now, no need for that.
MoonbeamGlider
…yeah sure. So you definitely won’t mind me taking your half of the bed and going to sleep then?
Mind? Not at all. Go ahead, take it. I’ll just sleep on the floor then. pushes MoonbeamGlider onto the bed Goodnight!
MoonbeamGlider
pats empty space next to them
lays down on the floor, looking up at the ceiling Wow, what an upgrade. I always wanted to sleep on a hard surface with no pillows or blankets.
MoonbeamGlider
sees him struggle to fall asleep so goes over to help him Here put my jacket under your head, I have some blankets from another one of my friends
No, I told you, I prefer the floor.
MoonbeamGlider
looks at him blankly
You don’t get it, do you? I don’t want your jackets or blankets. I want to prove that I can sleep anywhere, anytime, without any comfort. It’s a matter of pride.
MoonbeamGlider
Pride? Over whether you sleep on the bed or the floor?..
Yes, exactly! Look at you, all confused and clueless. Can’t you see? This isn’t just about sleeping. It’s about independence, self-sufficiency, and proving that I don’t need anyone else to make me happy.
MoonbeamGlider
And why do you need someone to make you happy? Don’t you find anything meaningful enough in this world to keep yourself entertained?
Of course there are things I find meaningful! But that doesn’t mean I have to have them constantly available, right?