Lean Time For Heroes

"Ludo..." Sam mumbled. He wouldn't criticise Remi for it, not now, but the idea of him interacting with the mysterious God was not one he liked. He had never heard Ludo referred to in a good way. How did Remi know the creature truly was Isla? It didn't look like her. Still, he followed Remi over to the blankets. He pulled his shirt off too (once under the cover) but kept his pants on, not quite as bold in the temple as Remi seemed to be. Knowing they were on shaky ground but needing the comfort nonetheless he leaned against Remi and wrapped an arm loosely around him. They would be asleep soon. He was tired and was sure Remi had to be drained to his last drop. But there were things he had to say, things he had formulated in his mind during his panic as the things he'd never get to say. Now that he had the chance... "...I...I l-lied." He started. "..S-sort of. There's...you never...se-see bodies after Longnight. And I knew Is-isla was dead. Or...I...really did think she was." He glanced back to the infirmary where the unicorn had headed. "So I...s-said the bit. About the s..second monster. To protect you. I didn't...like ly-lying to you. But I was trying to...to help. I'm s-sorry." Sam did not often speak a lot at once, but this time he thought for only a very short time before continuing. "I know...I know this L-longnight has been...h-hard. For us. For everyone. But...b-but...it also...has shown me. That I do love you. It mak-makes me panic and I hate wh-when you rush off to help someone b...but....it's ...you. You're so brave, and I can't...s-see that in myself. And I love it in you." With this said he looked up into Remi's eyes, hoping his words would have the intended effect and not turn Remi against him. Samuel I'm starting to wake from silent sleep I'm starting to break and I can grieve