Talking with Nick after Ava

[makesthings]

Someday Sam will remember to stop working when the sun comes up, but last night wasn't one of those nights.

He opened the door from his workroom and found Milliways and just went up to that room, where he remembered to take off his boots and set the wards before falling asleep.

His dreams were nice, being in the room made him think of Kait and he kept reaching out for her in his sleep.

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[makesthings]

"You were fighting the Destroyer as much as I was. Lirael's, I don't know, she's even harder to understand than Ava. Ava just uses references to modern things and has all these odd expectations. Lirael's Abhorsen-in-Waiting. I miss Kait,"

Sam respects Lirael, but she intimidates him, since he doesn't think she thinks that much of him.

[wordofa_sayre]

He shrugs, and focuses on the new topic at hand.

"How is Kait, anyway? Been a while since you've mentioned her."

[makesthings]

"I don't know. I haven't had a letter from her in months, but she asked for space to heal and figure out what she needs,"

So he's leaving her alone and working even harder.

[wordofa_sayre]

"... sorry, old chap."

[makesthings]

"Thanks, I'll be fine," It's how things are.

[wordofa_sayre]

"'Course you will."

He starts to get to his feet.

"Suppose I ought to get back. See if I can move Uncle Edward along any faster."

[makesthings]

"Good luck and I hope it won't be too long before I see you in the Old Kingdom."

[wordofa_sayre]

Nick gives him a cheerful grin.

"Count on it."