“I think you’ve got it,” came Martin’s voice, warm with approval.
I opened my eyes and grinned. “Really?”
“Really. I told you today would be easier.”
The actual energy work, sure. The hike? Not so much.
It didn’t help that we were far more exposed here than we had been in our little grotto on the leeward side of Bell Rock. The wind blew strongly from the north, and although I’d bundled up and the sun shone brightly above, we were mostly in shadow here, and it was cold. Really cold.
“Th-then c-can we get down now?” I asked from between chattering teeth.
His answer came in the form of him pulling me against him, holding me close, lending me some of his warmth. “Yes. It’s almost lunchtime anyway.”
“D-damn.” More of the weird time dilation that seemed to happen whenever I went inward to
