[These buildings, this town, was unusual to Nathanial too. Nothing in his memories, either those of the Hunt and Dream and Longest Night, or before. Though precious few of those from before had come to him. A life he'd left behind, in more ways than one.
He was not surprised to find she had sensed him. He had not yet learned how to sneak on these floors, nor was he necessarily trying to. Quiet yes, but not in a way that he would be were he preparing for a sneak attack or to get by something without being detected. The softest of breaths in amusement, with her voice and words. Waiting until he had come closer to keep his voice as soft.]
I sleep lightly, especially in unfamiliar places. This being more unfamiliar than many.
[The only light provided was the stove-fire and the hand-lantern at his waist. A moment to adjust, before he coughed slightly. Averting his eyes. She was not flesh, but she was still a woman. A being, to him. Thus deserving of courtesy, since she hadn't worn a robe over her nightclothes. Looking away from her, as he stepped into the kitchen more fully.]
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Date: 2023-10-02 11:14 pm (UTC)He was not surprised to find she had sensed him. He had not yet learned how to sneak on these floors, nor was he necessarily trying to. Quiet yes, but not in a way that he would be were he preparing for a sneak attack or to get by something without being detected. The softest of breaths in amusement, with her voice and words. Waiting until he had come closer to keep his voice as soft.]
I sleep lightly, especially in unfamiliar places. This being more unfamiliar than many.
[The only light provided was the stove-fire and the hand-lantern at his waist. A moment to adjust, before he coughed slightly. Averting his eyes. She was not flesh, but she was still a woman. A being, to him. Thus deserving of courtesy, since she hadn't worn a robe over her nightclothes. Looking away from her, as he stepped into the kitchen more fully.]
Nightmares...memories, still?