Slowly but surely, Illyana gently drifted into unconsciousness. Though she fought to stay awake, and hard, she had reached the point of full saturation and both her body and her mind gave out. She was vaguely aware that someone was touching her, but didn't mind so much. It was a comforting, calming presence. He smelled like ripe berries and mint tea and sunshine on dewey grass. He sounded like a choir of angels singing very far away....

Faolan watched the girl slowly fade, and though his muscles tensed when she began to fall, he knew Lucien would catch her. And he did, gently and slowly, as was his way. Faolan watched him handle the girl and felt his heart swell with something akin to pride. He wasn't sure why, but watching Lucien handle a creature that was so weak, so vulnerable...it was soothing to him. It reminded him of Aurel mostly, but also partially of when they had first met. Lucien had been young and soft and naive, and Faolan had been harsh and stoic and even slightly cruel. The Nephilim's warmth had eventually melted his cold heart, and broken down the walls around Aurel's. He wondered what effect he would have on this girl.

As Lucien walked away to bring the child to Aurel's trailer, he began to clean up. He smiled at the lad as he returned and indicated for him to help gather things.

[color=a36209]"A good night's rest will do wonders."[/color] Faolan said, smiling softly over at Lucien as he approached them once again, his eyes full of love.

He chuckled at Aurel's comment and shook his head, [color=a36209]"Exactly, even. I thought we'd put that behind us...but fate has a way of intervening."[/color] He said, slightly wistfully. He wouldn't say that he regretted their positioning on the road, knowing that this girl's life had depended on them was enough to add pause to that thought. He was just...weary and unsure of her future, which made him reluctant to reach contentment on the matter. If they found out a little more about her past, her situation, he would be able to rest easy knowing they were not returning her to an adusive household.

Nothing would be gained until the morrow, however, so Faolan knew there was no point in worrying now. At least she was safe her with them and could sleep easy for one night.