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*Don reached over and carefully checked Kya's pulse. It was strong and steady beneath his fingertips. He raised his finger to his lips, miming for silence, he reached around her and gathered her and the blankets together before lifting her gently from the chair. He stepped out of the kitchen, and carried her down the hallway to the spare bedroom she had been given. He lay her down on the bed, and carefully pulled the covers up to her chin. He sat there for a second looking at her. Sleep smoothed most of the worry lines out of her face, and a tight defensiveness he hadn't even been aware of was gone. He pushed her hair out of her eyes and said softly.*
Sweet dreams Kya.
*Getting up, he tiptoed to the door and turned out the lights on his way into the hall*
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Vespera Blaze
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