practicality

He looked up at her again, repressing a small sigh. "Yes, they're my prescription. I had it somewhat forced on me by one of the doctors who was fairly certain I would be back within two hours of signing myself out." He tapped out a tablet and swallowed it with a gulp of water. "I usually prefer being clearheaded, but I'd also like to be able to think and get some sleep later, and pain is a bit of a deterrent to both of those."