Ithos closeness covered and brushed away the fear that was rising threatening to break her. Ana didn't reply just a nod as she stayed in his arms soaking up his courage and strength. She had not imagined saying such things to him but it had just spilled out. Pushing gently from his tender embrace she smiled weakly walking to another part of the house. Behind her she gave Ithos a soft beckoning smile her hand motioning to follow. The room dimly lit she sat on the couch motioning for Ithos.<br/><br/>Inside she felt like a child begging for comfort not something she was use to but her insides cried back there disagreement with her. Her eye's unable to met his "could I use your lap?" her words forming a shaky question. It was such a foreign thing,she didn't invite people to stay overnight, especially men. But the feeling in her gut was soft and at ease with his presence, something she just couldn't ignore right now.