I would believe everyone does. [ He put a kettle of water on the stove as he continued. ] Sleep, however little wished for at times, is needed for the body to catch up with any prior wear the body has experienced during the day. The mind can rest easy too, and I suppose that for you, finding something to silence your dreams is the best you can do, both for the sake of your body and for your mind.

[ He vanished from sight for a moment, and returned with cinnamon - unfortunately not raw, which he would have preferred. ]

I'm not sure. While people learn from past mistakes, I know of people who it would have been better for if they had been unable to remember some things that had happened.

[ Then he paused, considered, and asked just in case. ] Are you aware of any allergies you may have?