<div style="text-align: justify;">Melinda didn't want Dalindme to feel her pain, but she didn't know of another way to make him know she was awake at the moment. Feeling too much pain to be able to get up, and not sure about where he was, Melinda couldn't help but call him with her mind. After calling for him, Melinda waited. She knew Dalindme would never leave her alone for long if he knew she needed his presence. Apparently, she had been right, because he soon showed up back in the room.<br/><br/>With a sigh, Melinda nodded when Dalindme asked if she was awake. Now that they were close, he could see that Melinda did not look well. Her face was slightly pale, drops of sweat could be seen on her forehead, and the waves of pain that came from her to him were intense. It was obvious she was in a lot more pain than she had been sooner. And this time she wasn't even sending the pain to him on purpose. It was just too much pain for her to bear alone.<br/><br/>Wiping some sweat off her forehead with her fingertips, Melinda scrambled closer to Dalindme when he slipped into bed. The smell he brought was strange and unpleasant, and it made Melinda wrinkle her nose. She had the kindness to refrain from complaining, though, and laid her head on Dalindme's chest. "I don't feel well", she murmured faintly. "Please, stay with me", Melinda completed softly, her hand gripping Dalindme's arm softly as though she was trying to make sure he would stay there.</div>