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[devoutish]

[He turns his head, kissing the inside of Royce's wrist.]

[bywolves]

[ Royce curls up against his side, trying to provide some sort of comfort in return. He always feels so horrible, taking and taking, but this is all he can do to tread water. ]

We... we should walk back soon.

[devoutish]

Yeah.

[He tucks Royce a little closer.]

I'd like to smell the bread a bit longer. Just a bit longer.

[bywolves]

Okay. [ Royce murmurs, setting the bread down on top of a blanket so he can halfway climb into Alfie's lap. ] In a little while.

[devoutish]

It's not just for you, you know.

[He says, pulling him up the rest of the way.]

I like having you close like this.

[bywolves]

I know. [ He hides his face against Alfie's neck. ] It's the only way I can comfort you some days.

[devoutish]

And it is a comfort. Don't you think it's not.

[bywolves]

... Love you.

[devoutish]

I love you too, moye serdtse.

[bywolves]

[ He pulls his knees to his chest. ] What does that mean?

[devoutish]

"My heart". It's Russian.

[bywolves]

[ There's a pause, and then Royce hiccups, with a sniff. ]

I don't know the Elvish for that.

[devoutish]

That's all right.

[He pats Royce's hand.]

I know you care for me.

[bywolves]

[ He'll go quiet for a while after that, zoning out and trying to soak up as much warmth as he can. ]

[devoutish]

[And Alfie will sit, smelling the bread... until he realizes that he's in very near danger of dozing off.]

All right. Come on.

[Gently, he starts to ease Royce off of his lap.]

Let's bring that bread with us.

[bywolves]

[ Royce breathes out a sigh of a noise. He only starts moving when Alfie shifts him, shakily pulling himself to his feet. He'll pick up the bread and wrap it in one of the blankets so they don't lose it, and then leans heavily against Alfie's side. He looks exhausted - and any sort of steps he takes are almost off center. ]

[devoutish]

[Yeah, that's not good.]

I'm gonna lift you, all right?

[bywolves]

Mmhm. [ He glances at Alfie. ] Be careful.

[devoutish]

I hurt no more than usual, walking over.

[He lifts him off his feet again, holding him to his chest.]

You're a feather.

[bywolves]

[ He actually almost looks relieved to be off his feet, for a moment. He curls into Alfie's arms and closes his eyes. ]

Tomorrow, hotel. Okay?

[devoutish]

Okay.

[He bows his head, burying his nose in Royce's hair for a moment.]

I'll take you wherever you want to go.

[bywolves]

I think you were right. I want to sleep in a bed. [ A real one. He doesn't really care where he sleeps as long as he does, but - the bed would be warmer. ] Keep your head down while we walk.

[devoutish]

Like this?

[He tucks it a little lower.]

[bywolves]

Mm. Wind is bad. [ Royce mumbles, reaching up to wrap his arms around Alfie's neck. ] Burns.

[devoutish]

You need to grow a bigger beard, mate.