eventually she works her way through whatever episode she's experiencing, exhaustion collapsing her like a house of cards. then he waits a few seconds longer, counting out heartbeats, before moving toward her. gathers her in his arms like a child, head tucked against his neck.
finding shelter's going to be a challenge, but there's bound to be somewhere adequate to hole up for a few hours. at least until the transport arrives. vague memories prick at him — caves, there were caves not far from here. with a soft curse beneath his breath, he begins moving in the rough direction of them. )
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eventually she works her way through whatever episode she's experiencing, exhaustion collapsing her like a house of cards. then he waits a few seconds longer, counting out heartbeats, before moving toward her. gathers her in his arms like a child, head tucked against his neck.
finding shelter's going to be a challenge, but there's bound to be somewhere adequate to hole up for a few hours. at least until the transport arrives. vague memories prick at him — caves, there were caves not far from here. with a soft curse beneath his breath, he begins moving in the rough direction of them. )