"I will. After I find Yehudit." Liadan yawned.

Aislyn nodded, "I should get back to the twins."

Liadan nodded. "'night, Ais."

Liadan slipped out of the room and went looking for her daughter.

Aislyn returned to the twins and snuggled back up with them.

Lek's eyes opened. "I dreamed that Aunt Brie and Pinja were still alive."

In reply to Lek Gerthrim (msg # 177):

"And you would be correct, although they are badly injured. Aunt Lia and I were just discussing finding a larger room so that when Aunt Brie is ready, all three of our families can be together to support one another."

Lek sat up. "They're alive?" Lek nudged Millie awake.

"Millie! Aunt Brie is alive! And Pinja too!"

Millie smiled for the first time since the attack. "Really and truly? They're alive?"

Aislyn nodded. "Badly injured but alive and under the care of Difyr and Aalyssa."

Lek bounced. "Can we go see them now?"

"I think we should let them rest right now. Difyr probably has given them something to help them sleep. I'll check with Difyr in the morning about visiting."

"I just want to see them." Lek said. "We'll be really quiet."

"We'll go  see if Difyr will permit it. Remember they are badly injured and I don't know what those injuries are. It may be very difficult to look at, darling."

Lek was already up and putting his shoes on. "It can't be any worse than what we've already seen."

Aislyn wasn't too certain of that. She leaned toward her daughter. "I don't think you should come along, not until I see what things are like."

Millie was clearly torn, she didn't want to be alone and she wanted to check on her aunt and friend. She got up. I'm coming along."

Lek thought it obvious that his sister would be coming too. He trotted to the door.

Aislyn left the room and headed toward the healer area.

Lek woke up, sniffling from crying in his sleep.

Millie was on her side, her nose nearly touching the wall. She hadn't slept at all during the night.

Lek splashed a little water on his face. His face felt dry and gritty.

Millie curled into a ball.

Lek went over to Millie and touched her shoulder. "Millie?"

"Morning, Lek," she said without moving.

"What's wrong?" Lek asked.