there's light at the edge of the darkness
As Maea reached for Loren, settled against him, Loren tensed almost imperceptibly. However, he continued his soft singing and his gentle stroking of her forehead. Only when she seemed relaxed enough to sleep without dreaming did he stop. Astra snuggled closer to the sleeping Loreseeker as well, though the luxere was asleep.
The healer shifted the pale woman's form just slightly, holding his breath as he did in the hopes that he wouldn't wake her. Only then did he lean back against the wall once more. Closing his own eyes, he took deep breaths, in through his nose and out through his mouth. His own sleep was less than restful, nightmares descending upon him almost as quickly as sleep did.
The healer shifted the pale woman's form just slightly, holding his breath as he did in the hopes that he wouldn't wake her. Only then did he lean back against the wall once more. Closing his own eyes, he took deep breaths, in through his nose and out through his mouth. His own sleep was less than restful, nightmares descending upon him almost as quickly as sleep did.
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