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Blaise closed her eyes and bent over, resting her elbows on her knees and her face in her hands. She felt the tiredness now pushing down on her shoulders – then she realized it wasn’t the need for sleep at all, it was grief. Sadness mixed with confusion.

“I’m afraid that this is not what it used to be. It’s no longer a battle for freedom . . . it’s a war to protect the person who’s supposed to bring it. It is no longer about the abused finding refuge and the refugees finding peace, it’s about the gifted fighting those who appose them. It is no longer about what I have been living for, and working for for so many years. Everything’s changed and I’m losing sight of what must be done to save my people . . . and I can’t give up on that now, not after all that we’ve done, all that we’ve sacrificed. I’m trying to lead two lives, and now I’m out of ideas. I don’t know what to do anymore.”

Blaise didn’t say anything for a time, just trying to calm down and clear her head a bit. She laid down on the bed and kept her eyes closed, “You must excuse me . . . I am very tired. I must sleep.”

Blaise listened to Azmaria as she lay there with her eyes closed. Listening to the girl's voice seemed to help her escape the onslaught of thought's rummaging her mind. She was a bright little girl, and quite clearly faced a lot in her life even in her youth. It was hard to have an easy life in this era, even in childhood.

"Don't worry," Blaise whispered softly, "I promise . . ."

Blaise squeezed Azmaria's hand back to show her that she meant it. And she truly did. She would never make a promise she couldn't keep. Leting out a long breath, Blaise tired to relax and sleep. She still had a lot on her mind but it wouldn't be long until exhaustion kicked in and overpowered her busy thoughts.

"Oh, um I-I," Kaden stammered, "Truthfully I had no idea what I was doing . . . I just thought it might work . . . thank you."

Kaden looked around then up at the stars, the sun had set and the light had long since faded from the sky. It was very nice out, though a little cold. Winter time was much different in the Eaveshire then it was at their home forest. And wouldn't the new year be coming up soon? Blaise would be turning sixteen and he would be eighteen. It was such a long year, he was surprised he could remember their ages.

"Well, it's getting a bit late." Kaden sighed, "I'm sure you'd like to rest. Because the Foresters are staying here in Eaveshire as guests they have provided homesteads for us. You may stay in mine if you'd like, or you could stay with your friend Azmaria."

Kaden looked at his feet guiltily when Rosette glared at him. But it wasn't entirely his fault. Blaise seemed a little angry with him and she needed a little space at the moment. Kaden shot Satella a nervous look that said don't say anything!

Kaden really hoped Satella would leave Chrono and Rosette alone. She seemed to be a bit of a busy-body and that would be terrible for Rosette and Chrono.

"Well, we should go check up on Azmaria now, make sure she's alright." Kaden said, hoping to draw Satella away before her moth got ahead opf her, "So, uh, let's go, Satella."

((Fixed it! So Hinge is having problems getting back into the guild . . . I onno what to do sweatdrop ))

Kaden nodded to Rosette, a bit curious as to her mood change, and continued on back to the hospital wing. They weren't far from it but Kaden felt as if he couldn't have gotten there faster. He was still worried about Blaise and was unsure if she really was angry. He would be too in her situation.

Once they got to the larger room Kaden was relieved to see Blaise sleeping and Azmaria sitting next to her. The little girl seemed to have healed remarkably fast. But what was strange was the fact that the cuts on Blaise's cheek were healed as well. Was Azmaria a healer? He'd have to ask her. He wondered if she might be able to help him learn how to use his healing abilities.

Kaden shot Rosette a confused look. Sister? Had Azmaria meant that literally? No, Rosette only had her brother. He was certain they were only close.

Walking over to her bed, Kaden touched Blaise's cheek lightly. Taking a blanket from the foot of the bed he put it over her and turned around to the others.

"Where did Chrono and Eitan go to?" he asked.

"I'm going to try and catch some sleep, if none of you mind." Kaden said, "I haven't had a wink in what seems like forever. I'll stay around here, I want to be sure Blaise will be alright. You can talk freely, I'm sure nothing could keep me awake any more."

Kaden went to a bed in the far corner where it was slightly darker and laid down. Finally he might get a good night's rest, though he knew he'd need several to feel back up to speed. With a deep breath everything melted away.

((So, eh, you can do what ever . . . have Chrono and Rosette do their thing or something with Azmaria, because I really have nothing left for my characters to do. Once you're done just tell me and I'll bring about the morning.))

((Alright! Bum, bum, Morning!))

Blaise rubbed her eyes and sat up as the morning light poured in the window warmly. She couldn't be sure if she was the only one awake. Looking down at her apparel she frowned. She was still a bit grubby from the previous day's events. She would feel much better if she changed.

Blaise stood slowly, testing how resiliant she was feeling. All was in order, Azmaria had done quite a job in healing her. Quietly she went to another room and found a nurse there. She asked the nurse if she could supply her with a fresh pair of clothes and the nurse happily complied.

Ince Blaise was dressed she returned to the room she had been in and looked to the corner where Kaden was sleeping. He looked exhausted still. Turning to look for everyone else she wondered how they were fairing. She truly felt better, in her sleep she was able to clear some things in her mind.