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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[galen_erso]

"You can tell me whenever we want, and if you dream again, I'll wake you and keep you safe," Galen promises.

[imthepilot]

"Wake me? If you can. Please? I know I flail. I don't want to hurt you by accident."

[galen_erso]

"I can, and I will, and I can put up with a thump to my nose," Galen says.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi manages to calm himself enough to straighten the blankets back on the bed. "I don't want to hurt you, Galen. I don't want-" He cuts himself off, trying to keep his voice level.

[galen_erso]

"Yes?"

[imthepilot]

Bodhi tries but he can't find the words. He doesn't want to hurt Galen. Physically or emotionally.

So he shakes his head. "Just... please can we go back to sleep? I'll try not to-" He bites his lip. "I don't want to hurt you."

[galen_erso]

"We can," Galen says. "Yes, of course. Would you like something to listen to while you drowse off, other than me snoring?"

His jokes aren't getting any better.

[imthepilot]

"Just the sound of your breathing." Bodhi confesses, without humour. "And the beat of your heart."

[galen_erso]

"I can provide those," Galen says, lying back down and opening his arms to Bodhi.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi curls in his arms, spreading a hand over Galen's chest.

It takes a very long time for him to get back to sleep, even with Myrrh curled against his back. He lets the tears fall silently till he drifts off. All the while, listening to the beat of Galen's heart.

[galen_erso]

And, soon enough, Galen's snores.-