Some Time Later
'...Hm?'
"Master Nick! He's waking up!"
You try to make out the jumble of excited babble that slides just out
of touch with your senses. You shift, the slightest hint of pain
touching at your chest. You slowly, and carefully, allow your eyes to
flutter open.
The first thing you see is Nick's face staring back at you, warm brown
eyes narrowed in concern. A slight smile was tugging at his pouty
lips.
"How are you feeling?" he asks in the softest of tones,
reaching up to move a piece of hair that got caught in your eyelashes.
You hesitate before answering...
"Ssh! Look! He's shifted!
