[She knew it would be hard for him, and she probably never will tell him the worst of it, waking up trapped and terrified. But he would want - wants - to give her what comfort he can, what only he can. And she is selfish enough to ask.
She sighs softly, a little more ease, a little breath of relief. She reaches over, runs her fingers lightly through his hair a few times.]
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She sighs softly, a little more ease, a little breath of relief. She reaches over, runs her fingers lightly through his hair a few times.]
Thank you, Ben.
[That is exactly what she needs.]