(open) unimaginable bird

[decrypter]

who: helena and you!
what: december open log, ft. one on one prompts and braille class - now with bonus january!
when: winter.
where: across the boat.
warnings: none yet, will edit if needed.

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[crushed_pearls]

There's so much to say, to ask, to share, but...maybe not right now. Erin doesn't broach her offer to help Helena's dreams again either, though it's on her mind.

Another time. When you're not used to being cared about, it can be a lot.

"...Did you want to share a bed tonight, lass?" The offer's soft, and small. "SecUnit mentioned...well, you know what it mentioned from context. I can't promise it as a regular happening, but maybe we can both dodge some nightmares tonight."

(...We really could have phrased that be-)

Shut. Shut the fuck up. Head voice. Just. Please. Shut the fuck up.

[decrypter]

It's a good thing Helena's tucked up near Erin, or the older woman might see how that mention causes her expression to shift a little, the little twinge of self-consciousness that breaks through even in this state, when someone brings up a fact that one hasn't quite settled with. Those nights had been peaceful, a small token in her heart, and she has certainly not forgotten the feeling of it. They were important, very much so.

But Erin can't, and can't seize upon the moment for levity, and she's grateful.

"I might accidentally touch you in your sleep, though."

Erin's own nightmares. Would they be made worse, by a proximity?

[crushed_pearls]

"You won't be the first. Ruby sleeps with her head on my lap sometimes, or I could just hold you. If you want," she stresses.

[decrypter]

"...I'd really like that, then. Thank you."

It would leave her feeling less torn open by what she'd managed to say. Safe, safe. Right now, if anything happened to any of them, it would be self inflicted, given the way everyone has to heal.

Maybe her presence can do something for Erin, too, and keep some of the nightmares off her back.

And scene?

[crushed_pearls]

"Alright. I'll...get changed, and I think we use your bed considering mine is my beloved safety hazard."