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Lavi sat, still chained, against the wall. Allen was at his feet and though his chest still rose and fell and the worst of his wounds had stopped bleeding, he still had yet to wake up. Worse yet, he was trembling and shivering, the dungeon that they were currently imprisoned in was freezing.
Hours had passed like that, with Allen hurt and Lavi unable to comfort him.
Lavi had closed his eyes and nearly drifted off to sleep due to total exhaustion when a noise made him jerk his head up. Forcing himself awake he looked for the source of what it was that he heard.
Allen was stirring feebly, trying to sit up.
"Wait Allen." Allen flinched at Lavi's outburst, but at least he was responding. Allen turned to look at Lavi. He opened his mouth to try and speak, but all that really came out was a croak.
Trying to sound as calm and comforting as possible Lavi spoke. "It's alright, you don't need to speak."
Taking a deep breath he continued. "I don't know why we're here. It was an akuma who captured us and … hurt you, but I haven't seen anyone else. I don't know if the Earl or any of the Noah are nearby. Do you feel well enough to use your arm? My hammer is gone."
Allen nodded, and attempted to activate his innocence. Attempted being the key word. When nothing happened Allen looked at Lavi. Shakily he asked "Why c-can't I…"
"You're hurt bad and you're exhausted. It's no surprise that you can't activate your arm. Calm down and try resting. We'll get out of this."
"Lavi… I'm c-cold."
"Come here then." Allen looked at Lavi, eyes wide and fearful.
Talking almost in a croon Lavi said, "It's OK, I won't hurt you. I can help keep you warm."
Biting his lower lip Allen made up him mind. Slowly he moved towards Lavi and rested his head on Lavi's chest. Hesitantly he wrapped his arms around Lavi. Then all at once he snuggled close Lavi's heat overcoming his fear.
"It'll be OK Allen…"
