[It helps. Her words, the way she wipes his tears, the softness of her voice. It all helps him continue to come down and remember where he is. He isn't alone and it's mind blowing. He's always alone when he wakes from these dreams. Who would be there? (Who would care?) He pushes the second thought away but his conviction isn't as strong as it would have been before the nightmare and the doubt settles just beneath his skin.
In lieu of a proper explanation he shakes his head, offering again, quietly] I'm sorry. [This time he continues with] I should have told you. This happens sometimes. [There's a long pause and then—] Nightmares. From...[Well.] The war with Gaea.
[He hasn't clarified, Gaea and Kronos. He doesn't know if anyone else at camp has. Tomorrow maybe, he'll summarize. It's important for her to know. Every Halfblood should know. Just not the details.]
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In lieu of a proper explanation he shakes his head, offering again, quietly] I'm sorry. [This time he continues with] I should have told you. This happens sometimes. [There's a long pause and then—] Nightmares. From...[Well.] The war with Gaea.
[He hasn't clarified, Gaea and Kronos. He doesn't know if anyone else at camp has. Tomorrow maybe, he'll summarize. It's important for her to know. Every Halfblood should know. Just not the details.]