Between the two of them, they get Charlie into bed and wrapped up. The cold, limp weight of her as they move her is frightening; Charles has to resist checking her pulse.
Once Charlie is settled, Charles turns to Zillah and -- impulsively but gently -- pulls her into a hug, kything wordless gratitude.
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Date: 2009-05-25 07:42 pm (UTC)Between the two of them, they get Charlie into bed and wrapped up. The cold, limp weight of her as they move her is frightening; Charles has to resist checking her pulse.
Once Charlie is settled, Charles turns to Zillah and -- impulsively but gently -- pulls her into a hug, kything wordless gratitude.