"Well, that doesn't mean it wasn't terrible, it means snuggles are restorative." Nuzzle.

"Well, yes, that, too, but I meant mostly it apparently—there apparently wasn't any permanent damage."

"Good. Back in good condition, my lovely my own." Snuggle.

"Not completely. Not yet. But. It'll get better. I can fake it 'til I make it, getting my personality back is awesome."

"And you have a good while before he can reasonably expect you back."

"Yes, thank the administration."

"Thank you, Selene Academic Calendar!"

Giggle.

She kisses his head. "You in the mood for sex or too wrung out?"

"Hmm, it's been two weeks, you might have to tell me what to do."

"Oh no. How will I cope."

"I know, right. But if you're up for it..."

Good. He likes it much more when it's her.

And Sadde will stay up for Nouns because he has missed Nouns.

Nouns appear! "Cabbage. Train. Florida. Deep pile Persian shag carpet. Rosary."

...deep pile Persian shag carpet? Okay, this one he's gonna remember.

Zzzzzzzz.

And eventually, zzzz himself.

And they have class in the morning. She climbs over him to get dressed.

"Deep pile Persian shag carpet," he says once he's awake enough to say things.

"I beg your pardon?"

"Y'said that. Las'nght." Okay, maybe not that awake.

"Must have been feeling adjectival. I have no idea where the nouns come from."