"I know that." Melody snapped, her hand pulling back from his. Of course Nora would continue to be afraid until she was back home with some semblance of a routine. Still, Melody felt Nora might feel less afraid if her parents were there with reassurances and an explanation. An endless parade of healers and nurses wouldn't do much to reassure an adult, nevermind a small child.

"Sorry. I ... I need some tea, would you like a cup?" She asked while pushing to stand despite sitting only minutes ago. The exhaustion and stress was truly starting to wear on her.

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