[ Natalia wants to say something like they would never hurt her, but that's a dangerous thing to promise. They would never want to hurt her, that's true, but it doesn't have the same silly romantic and hopeful ring to it.
Good girl. It won't be long till we're home. He's sleeping right now- I didn't want to leave him until I was sure he was asleep. He was so worried about being left alone.
[ It's a strange thought to have; but when you're that cracked open and vulnerable? Alone is the last thing you want to be. She's just never had anyone that she trusted enough to be broken around before. ]
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[ Leaning down enough to kiss Natalia's forehead isn't difficult at all. In fact it's one of the easiest things she's done all night. ]
Right now I want for you to focus on resting.
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So instead she smiles and closes her eyes. ]
Focus. More like letting go. I'll rest.
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[ It's a strange thought to have; but when you're that cracked open and vulnerable? Alone is the last thing you want to be. She's just never had anyone that she trusted enough to be broken around before. ]
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[ It must make things easier to have someone there. An anchor. She misses hers. ]
Sleep, Lisichka, I'll wake you when we're home.
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[ Another breath or three and she's sleeping. ]