Lysithea met Jason’s gaze then and nodded, giving a small smile. “That’s what I’m here for. I want to help you as much as I can.” Even if sometimes she couldn’t. Even if sometimes she wasn’t strong enough and didn’t have all of the answers. Even if she failed more often than she wanted to…she still tried. And would always try.

“Come on you sleepyhead. Let’s get you to a bed where you can sleep this off. Or, a couch might be more like it, if that’s okay. We have a lot of extra pillows and blankets so you can nest.” She stood and held her hands out for the twins, feeling…a lot better about the whole affair.

A small nod at Jason and a look that she hoped he would understand as they could have a conversation when Luke was settled, and then, she drew in a breath and took them both back to the house. Safe and healthy and whole.

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