[ He wasn't sure how long soon would be, but then there's sparks and while Caleb startles, he doesn't react aggressively. Given his recent training as Mistrel, maybe he should have but it's been a day that's gone into a week and he's just tired.

He's told himself that this is normal, or what passes for normal in this place but that doesn't change how much he worries.

Having Nick there, that helps as he leans into that touch, eyes closing for a moment before blinking back up at him. ]

Telling myself this is going to be okay, and reminding myself this could be a month... or longer. We just have to do what we have to do.

[ He wraps his fingers around Nick's wrist, drawing him in closer. ]

What about you?