Alastair wanted to deny that he was like that, or explain that it was his past, but he just shook his head. Of all the nightmares that could still be visited upon him, while they slept, he decided that one could come back if only because he needed to use the power to protect them.

He wasn't much of a hand-holder, usually, but this circumstance called for it. Staying physically connected was the only way for them to survive and not lose each other. Alastair took Kiryu's hand and entwined their fingers. "I'm with you. Let's keep moving."