Welcome home.

[imthepilot]

With Galen finally being released from the Infantry today, Bodhi has pulled out all the stops to make sure their rooms are ready. The bar has been very helpful, providing him with everything he needs to make it work for them.

The rooms are large and airy, open planned living and dinning. Thick carpets and warm colours make it homely and comfortable.

The bar has made sure Bodhi's kitchen has all the appliances he's use to and a big pantry. All the lovely hardwood benches and lots of storage.

The bedroom faces out onto the balcony, just as the living room does, giving them a view of the lake and the gardens. There's an office and workshop for Galen too, ready to be set up the way he wants it.

And a bathroom with a water fresher big enough for two, and of all things - a spa bath.

The balcony has been lined with pots, one wall lined with climbing frames, ready for creeps, flowers and climbing legumes. The kitchen window is also lined with little pots of fresh herbs.

Bodhi opens the door for Galen, biting his lip and hoping Galen likes it.

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[imthepilot]

"It's that- it that okay? I'm not sure I'm-" He hugs Galen again. "I just want to hold you."

[galen_erso]

Galen lies back and holds open his arms for Bodhi.

[imthepilot]

The donna on the bed is thick and fluffy, the sort of warm, substantial thing that lets you know you're safe. Bodhi pulls it up around them, burying himself in Galen's arms.

[galen_erso]

Galen stretches, and sighs deeply, content.

[imthepilot]

"I missed this. Most of all." Bodhi whispers, so very softly. "Just holding you. And being held."

[galen_erso]

Galen turns and buries his face in Bodhi's hair.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi shares a few soft kisses and gentle nuzzles before sleep starts to claim him, wrung out by the emotions of the day.

[galen_erso]

Galen closes his eyes and drifts off, snuggling close to Bodhi and not letting go.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi drifts into a deeper sleep, warmed by Galen's nearness.

He was hoping it would keep the dreams at bay but... the darkness starts to pull at his memories.

He moans softly, starting to shake. The panic rising as tentacles wrapped around his arms, his throat. He twitches roughly, crying out.

[galen_erso]

"Bodhi!" Galen calls out in the dark, right beside him. "Bodhi, what is it?"

[imthepilot]

Bodhi tries to fight off the testicles that hold him, that invade his mind and break into his memories. "Galen Erso sent me. I brought the message!"

He flails wildly, fighting off the creature raping his mind.

[galen_erso]

Galen lets go of him and sits up.

"Bodhi! I am here! I'm Galen!" he says, gentle and worried.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi thrashing widely now, tangling himself in the sheets, screaming Galen's name.

[galen_erso]

Galen tries to shake him awake. "Bodhi! I'm here!"

[imthepilot]

He strikes out, pushing away the hands grabbing at him. Tangled in the sheets, he falls off the other side of the bed, jolting awake with a scream.

"Ga- Galen?"

[galen_erso]

"I am here, Bodhi."

[imthepilot]

Bodhi pulls the sheets tight round himself and sobs.

[galen_erso]

Galen wraps him in his arms again and murmurs softly and reassuringly into Bodhi's hair.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi falls into Galen's arms and cries openly, clinging tight.

Myrrh chirps worriedly from the top of the mattress, pacing back and forth.

[galen_erso]

Galen holds him close, reaching up to calm the worried cat.

[imthepilot]

Myrrh jumps down to nuzzle Bodhi. He manages to free one hand from his clinging hold of Galen to pet her. "'M sorry."

[galen_erso]

"Was it a nightmare?" Galen asks, softly, his hand on both Bodhi and the cat.

[imthepilot]

He nods roughly, still shaking. Myrrh seems to understand the situation, purring loudly and rubbing against Bodhi's hand.

"I'm... I'm okay now." He's clearly not.

[galen_erso]

"You will be," Galen assures him. "Let me help you. What happened?"

[imthepilot]

He gets back up onto the bed, still shaking. "It's nothing. It'll pass." He curls up tight in Galen's arms, trying to hide his tear stained eyes.