"Ay, as am I." Alyxander murmured, nodding as he laid down beside Kate. He was always at his highest happiness when Kate was near.<span style="font-style: italic">"I will keep you both safe as much as I can."</span>"I know you will. But Reika needs your defense..." He was cut off by a gentle yawn. "More than I. Be kind to her, as I know you shall. She needs companionship, else she be lonely and frightened." He snuggled close, cherishing her gentle, loving touch; though he was careful with what he did, as to not give the wrong impression.<span style="font-style: italic">"What do you want in your dream?"</span>A smile quirked his lips, a genuinely happy expression he hadn't shown since the battle with Draco's army. "Any that you can think up." He whispered. "Peace, quiet, happiness... pay no mind to details; I just wish for freedom from fear and fighting." The boy relaxed more and more as Kate's touch traced along his back and arms. His tension and worry faded with the slow movement of her fingertips against the fabric of his nightshirt. As her touch redirected to his forehead, a soft sigh rose, though quiet as could be.<span style="font-style: italic">"Your safe now."</span>Alyx smiled, his eyelids heavy and barely awake at that point. " 'Tis 'cause of you that I am..." He murmured almost silently under his breath. "Goodnight, my dear Kate." He leaned up and kissed her gently; for the first time on her lips. He was so tired he didn't even realize it as he laid back again, within a few moments fast asleep.