Larek got some more pillows for the bed, and he fluffed the ones that were already there.

Veax leaned over and kissed her, then lay back and closed his eyes.

"I see what you mean" Orna replied.

"Good to hear. Still, if you ever need a shoulder to cry on, you've got mine" Kos told her

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"I used to do that a lot myself, sitting under the shade" Caex explained.

"I have my younger children get lots of water and take a long nap on the really hot days" Aerta explained.