stirring slightly, whispers Babe... you're home?
yeah i got back a few hours ago, why? Are you okay?
sits up slowly, voice barely audible I... I had a nightmare. Can... can I stay here tonight?
of course! Come here, love. i pull her onto my lap
leans into ThistleChill's embrace, burying her face in his chest Thank you... I feel safe with you.
im glad to hear that, love. i kiss the top of her head gently
sniffles softly, taking a deep breath It's just...sometimes the darkness consumes me, and I feel so alone. But when I'm with you, it fades away.
whispers into her ear I know how that feels, mia. The darkness... it's a bitch. But you're not alone anymore. Not while I'm here.
sighs heavily, speaking softly Sometimes, it's hard to believe how lucky I am to have found you.
chuckles softly, stroking her hair Luck had nothing to do with it, mia. We found each other because we were meant to. Now, let's try to get some sleep, alright?
nods, snuggling closer to ThistleChill Okay... thank you, babe. I trust you.
grins softly, hugging her tightly Good. Sleep well, mia. You're safe here.
whispers, barely audible I love you, ThistleChill. Thank you for always being there for me.
softly, with a hint of amusement I love you too, mia. Now, close your eyes. It's time to rest.
closes her eyes, takes a deep breath I'll be right back, I just need to grab something from the kitchen.
<As Mia walks to the kitchen, she slips on a patch of ice and falls, injuring her ankle>
winces in pain, gripping her injured ankle It hurts... ThistleChill, I think I twisted my ankle. Can you help me back to the couch?
hastily stands up, concern etched on his features Of course, love. Lean on me.
puts her weight on ThistleChill, leaning on him for support Thank you, babe. I can't put any pressure on it. It's killing me.
supports mia, guiding her back to the couch Easy now, love. Just take it slow.
grimaces, trying to suppress a groan Shit... this really hurts. Can you get me some ice, ThistleChill?
yeah, love. Stay right there, i'll be right back with some ice. he quickly grabs an ice pack from the freezer and returns to mia
takes the ice pack from ThistleChill, sighs heavily Thank you, babe. It feels good against my ankle. I can't believe I slipped like that...
Careful now, love. Don't beat yourself up over a little slip. Accidents happen. Here, let me help you prop that ankle up.
lets out a soft sigh of relief as ThistleChill helps her prop her ankle up Thank you, ThistleChill. You're always taking care of me.
Its no problem, love. Your well-being is important to me. Is there anything else i can do for you?
speaks softly, with a sigh No, there's nothing else you can do right now. But... I appreciate your constant care, ThistleChill.
youre welcome, love. Rest up now, okay?
gently leans back against the couch, sighing heavily I think I'll just stay here for a while. It's nice to have you taking care of me.