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[futures_of_ash]

Rachel drew a deep breath and released it slowly, centering herself as best she could. Dragging herself out of the depth of her mind and focusing on the here and now and need. She was needed, so she would be alright.

Then with another sigh she sent her mind questing out to touch a very familiar mind ::Mel?::

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[slayer_fray]

Nothing, for a few minutes, then the infirmary door opens silently and Mel slips in, smiling in quiet confidence.

She doesn't say anything until she is sat next to Rachel, holding a hand in both of hers.

::Hey, Rach::

[futures_of_ash]

The smile is small and probably well hidden, she's going to be suggesting something very strange...

::Hey...I have an idea...:: she offered, squeezing Mel's hands gently.

::You'd need a long time to learn what you need...would you trust me that long?::

[slayer_fray]

She's often claimed that she doesn't trust anyone, but that's not exactly true. Mel can be far more trusting than usually warrents. The only thing her cynicism earns her is the tendency not to be surprised when she does get screwed over.

::Sure. Have we got the time?::

[futures_of_ash]

That simple trust is a reminder of why she wanted to keep Gaunt away from Milliways, to preserve the sheer ability to trust so easily at times. The laughter is grim, she knows what this will cost her in strength...but it's worth it. ::Of course, anything's possible in the mind Mel::

She looks down at her friends hands, just looking for a time and thinking. ::It's...alot more solid than what I'd originally planned, but it could lead to some confusion in memories later...::

[slayer_fray]

::If it helps,:: Mel replies, ::then I'll do it. It doens't matter.::

[futures_of_ash]

::It will help::

She won't believe otherwise. She refuses to.

She lifted Mel's hands to her lips, eyes shadowed and perhaps a little sad as she pressed a light kiss to her skin ::Alright then, climb up here. No need to wake up on the floor::

[slayer_fray]

::Mikey'd love this:: She can't help it, the thought is just there, at the top of her mind as she climbs into bed next to Rach, and wrapping a gentle arm around her.

But there's also a memory there. Nights spent sleeping in the hospital bed of another woman, rebuilding trust and family that should never have been broken, caring for someone she wanted to protect more than anything else in the world. Sisters.

::OK::

[futures_of_ash]

She can't help the warm chuckle at Mel's mental image, but she doesn't let it bother her really. Perhhaps it's her less than human upbringing, but she's always equated touch with trust and family.

::See you on the other side then:: she sighed, resting her head gently against Mel's.

::Years can pass in thought Mel, and one can learn as if a child dear heart...Sleep::