[ On that, they can agree. She can easily name a few that are worse than monsters. Ferran wouldn't be one of them, though. ]
I know.
[ What else is she supposed to say? He doesn't want to sleep after the nightmare, even though he probably should. She can't blame him, either. There's a pause, and a silence that teeters on the edge of uncomfortable. ]
no subject
I know.
[ What else is she supposed to say? He doesn't want to sleep after the nightmare, even though he probably should. She can't blame him, either. There's a pause, and a silence that teeters on the edge of uncomfortable. ]
. . . I have books. From that new bookstore.
If you'd like to read together. [ Escape. ]