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[athelstanthescribe]

Athelstan leads Sinric into the suite of rooms, and straight into the bathroom.

"Would you like plain water, or something in it?"

Either way, it's probably going to sting.

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[bigarmy_strangepants]

"You're not in he way," Ragnar says. "And yes, there is true magic here. That we can tell."

[athelstanthescribe]

"But that's entirely your choice", Athelstan adds quickly.

[thewidewideworld]

"I would like to learn more about this magic but, not yet?" He pleads softly, still to shaky to bear the idea of leaving this warmth of protection.

[bigarmy_strangepants]

"Not yet," Ragnar says. "Not before you want to. For the moment, you can just stay here between us."

[athelstanthescribe]

"Not a moment before you're ready", Athelstan promises. "Even if it's days or weeks."

[thewidewideworld]

Hours at least. He closes his eyes and lets himself drift back to a safe deep sleep, trusting them utterly.