Snippet #794878

Aaria's eyes returned to him as she smiled softly, for the first time in quite a while. He had instantly wanted to know how the others were, instead of caring for himself. She guessed that the name he had mentioned was the unknown girl. "Moirrey, as you called her, has gone. Orin is safe, as is Lily and everyone else. They're all recovering in various parts of the castle." She let out a small sigh, rubbing her temple. Uncurling her legs, she stretched them out, ignoring the thudding that echoed around her head. "Yes, I should probably get some rest..." Surprise flickered around her face as Genesis scooted over in the bed to allow room for her. Her fierce eyes remained on him for a while, hesitating as to what to do. She was reluctant to lie with him, but she didn't want to be alone. If she were alone then she knew the nightmares would begin, due to the headache. Plus, she was too tired to travel back to her room on the other side of the castle. It left only one option...

Slowly she stepped towards the bed, avoiding his gaze. "I would like that." She whispered, causing Kiane to look up from his work and frown. "I don't think I can handle being alone." Finally she looked up and smiled gently at him, climbing into the bed slowly. She tried not to disturb the arm that was injured, by easing gently in. She settled onto the bed, on her side, facing Genesis. Her gaze remained on him for a while before she closed her eyes. Kiane finished with Genesis' arm, before rinsing a cloth and placing it on Aaria's forehead.
"Both of you need to rest. It's probably not the best idea for you to stay in the same bed, but if I know Aaria then I know that she's made up her mind." Kiane smiled, stepping back and pulling the curtains around them. "Now sleep. The pair of you." He left them in peace, instructing the other staff to avoid the cubicle.

"Do you often invite strange people to sleep in the same bed as you?" Aaria asked, a cheeky note to her quiet voice. She was ready to simply fall asleep on command and was fighting to stay awake. Her eyes were still firmly closed. "Or am I honoured to be the first?" However, she was asleep before she even heard the answer. Drifting off into a deep sleep.