A tiny remaining bit of tension--one she hadn't even noticed she was carrying--releases, and she slumps gratefully against Kedri.

It's moments like these that really bring home just how still her body is, that such a small movement is noticeable. Thoughts like these, that bring home how quiet her mind is.

Everything is taken care of right now. She is taken care of. All she has to do is stay right where she is, and savour the warm weight of sleep settled into her, and rest.

An eon later, or maybe forty minutes, she taps Kedri on the leg.

Kedri had dozed off a little herself--having a sleepy Tenida flopped on her makes for a lovely weighted blanket--but she made sure to still keep half an eye on the situation, and she wakes easily enough.

"You're ready to wake up now?"

She'll go with an old favourite for the path out.

"Alright.

I'm going to count from one up to five, and with each number I count, you'll feel more and more awake. When I reach five, you'll wake up: feeling rested, and refreshed, and full of lingering calm."

She opens her eyes, grinning at the sense of fulfillment blooming within her.

She turns around and hugs Kedri back.

She hears Kedri's breath catch, the way it does when Kedri is hungry.

"Let's go have that fruit platter."

She smiles. "Sounds good."

And off they head, to gather the family together for a group snack.