Okay, [ she repeats quietly. arya observes him for a moment before leaving again. she returns with another leaf, except she uses it only to dampen her tunic again. she refolds it and sets the coolest side against his skin. she repeats the process every time she feels the tunic warm.
when night falls, arya refuses to light a fire. if he were healthy, it might be worth the risk. but with zelos so sick, a fire will only give away their location. finally, arya persuades nymeria to lie down next to him. her wolf is warm enough.
arya sits on his other side, her bow in her lap. she keeps her eyes on their surroundings, watching the shadows take shape in the darkness. her struggle to stay awake all night ends in defeat; her head lolls against zelos' arm. ]
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when night falls, arya refuses to light a fire. if he were healthy, it might be worth the risk. but with zelos so sick, a fire will only give away their location. finally, arya persuades nymeria to lie down next to him. her wolf is warm enough.
arya sits on his other side, her bow in her lap. she keeps her eyes on their surroundings, watching the shadows take shape in the darkness. her struggle to stay awake all night ends in defeat; her head lolls against zelos' arm. ]