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Nightmares Tell Us What to Pray Against

Posted Sept. 29, 2023, 7:55 a.m. by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) (Lucas Foxley)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Nightmares Tell Us What to Pray Against

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Nightmares Tell Us What to Pray Against

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Nightmares Tell Us What to Pray Against
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Aasrel woke near the end of the sequel and reached for Bethany’s hand again. Suddenly remembering she was sick, he peeked at her to see if she was awake.

~ Aasrel

It probably didn’t look comfortable leaned over against the bed perched on a functional, but without comfort, chair. Despite that she was sleeping quietly. The moment his fingers touched her hand she was instantly awake. Her head lifted and her gaze settled on him. “Hey. Everything okay?”

Bethany

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you.” Aasrel said, his responses still coming a bit slow. “Are you comfortable like that? You need sleep.”

~ Aasrel

“It’s okay. I’m a light sleeper. You know that,” she grinned softly and winked at him. “It’s not the most comfortable spot I’ve ever slept in, but not the worst either. I need to be here with you.” She sat up so her wouldn’t have to move his head too much to look at her. “Do you want more juice?”

Bethany

Aasrel smiled and reached for her like he wanted to hug her. “I want you here. I just don’t want your health to suffer because I wanted this procedure done.” He nodded, a slight up and down movement of his head. “Yeah, more juice would be good.”

~ Aasrel

Bethany stood and settled on the edge of the bed and hugged him for a long moment. “I’m sure they will make me lay down when it is time for my hypo. I just don’t want you to fall asleep and then wake up alone.” She didn’t want him to be scared or confused.

Aasrel tightened the hug as much as he could. “Thank you. I… I don’t want to wake up alone.”

She reached for the cup and held it for him until he had a firm hold on it. “I am being very good and very cooperative. I think Th’rethiss is suspicious that I might be up to something.”

Bethany

Aasrel made sure he had a good grip before Bethany let go of the cup. He took a drink of the juice. “You are up to something. Maximizing your time with me.” Then he smiled at her.

~ Aasrel

Bethany laughed softly, “Can’t keep secrets from you, can I? Ah the mystery is gone. How will I keep you interested now?” she teased. When he was done with the juice set the cup back on the table. “I liked the movie. Why was it your favorite?”

Bethany

Aasrel was quiet for a moment, brows knit together. Then his face cleared and he looked at her with another smile. “Don’t need mystery to keep me here.” Her question made him think for a couple minutes. “…I liked the idea of it, when I was a kid, I think. The… the world building, you know?”

~ Aasrel


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