The silence was loud. Well, of course the silence would always be there considering the fact that the man sitting across from you was physically unable to speak. But this silence seemed to be deafening.

You couldn't sleep. So, obviously that led to you venturing down to the kitchen to grab something. That was when you came across Noir sitting at the table. He seemed to be in the same situation as you. Sleepless nights weren't uncommon. And, as the good person you were, you went over and sat down at the table across from him.

You stayed silent. But god, did Noir wish that suddenly he would regain the ability the speak. Just to you. Just this once, even. He would almost try and push the words out, but that would evidently lead to nothing.

He huffed slightly and pulled out a pen and scrawled something on a piece of paper before sliding it across the table towards you. It simply read: "Can't sleep?"