He paused at the mention of their survival, thoughts of Keahi and Ruga flooding his thoughts for a moment. There would also be that question in the back of his mind could I have done more? He shook it free, saying nothing to her comment. Too heartsick to really contemplate it just now.
During the walk up the hill, Isa broached the subject he had been contemplating as well. He looked over at her, and he sighed softly. “They are sporadic, but if I’m telling the truth, they happen more so when something traumatic happens. The first time they appeared, I had almost died, and thought the woman I was charged with protecting was dead. Since then, they’ve cropped up any time things go… bad. When they happen, I’m not safe, Isa. Zee…” He paused, and cleared his throat. One day, it would get easier to say her name. “I almost killed her, reacting to my dream. My daughter, Briar. I attacked her, as well. I don’t want to do that to you, Isa. With my night terrors it might be best to judge the situation case by case to decide when it’s safe.” Even that had risks.
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