[PQ] it's only the wind

Everest

In later years Ever might have answered with a that's what she said, but for now, he simply swallows hard and nods, glad that he isn't the only one finding that the pacing of things is going far too fast. "Well," Ever hums, anchoring some of the blankets down with books he'd taken from the library portion of the hospital. "maybe it's just an animal?" He suggests in a hopeful tone, but then there's a dull thud, that has the Hart boy nearly leaping out of his skin.

"...!" Ever moans, before scooting closer to Mateo. "MomsaysnevertoleaveanythingunsaidandsoifwediehereIjustwantyoutoknowthat—" He wheezes on an exhale, only to scream sharply and sweetly as Paige suddenly skitters into view.

But if the song never stopped, it wouldn't have any magic
So even though it's gotta end, I'll keep singing along