Hands clung almost uselessly
as the Night clung tighter
He held the other as if pain was only mortal
Mortal wounds can only last so long
yet recovery was never easy
His hands caught on a grip that was not quite one healer
Nezumi was strong
and without doubt so was Shion
Pain though could last
Tears can fall,
but for now,
they could last both together and independently
Pain could only last so long.