[At first it's hard to see what exactly is going on. There's a muffled voice that seems to be chanting something over and over. At first its not recognizable but slowly it becomes louder.]
Keep moving, can't sleep. Keep moving, can't sleep.
[His voice is raspy as if from lack of water or if he's been screaming. The leaves russle as he moves his feet
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Houshi-sama... we're fine. And you shouldn't be outside right now.
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I'm glad to hear that Sango. I was worried that you would be having nightmares.
[A slightly bitter smile.] I would rather take my chances outside then in my dreas.
[What he's not saying is that he doesn't have the energy to make it home.]
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You can't stay awake forever, Houshi-sama. And it's better to be with someone when you can't.
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Can I stay with you, Sango. You're one of the only ones that I...
[He was going to say trust but she's also one of the only ones that he wouldn't mind seeing him at his most vulnerable moment.]
I'm afraid, Sango. These dreams are...terrifying.
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You can stay with us for the week, yes. Don't be afraid. It'll be over in a week.
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Thank you, Sango.
[He sighs.]
It's going to be a long week.
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[It's strange to be the one offering him comfort, after all this time.]
It always is a long week. It always is.
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[His eyes fill with concern.]
I'm sorry Sango, that you have had to fight this by yourself.
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