[ He eased her into his arms, lifting her easily before he started back towards the common room. She was light, almost lighter then Pai near the end. He could barely still the trembling in his arms as he pushed open the door, speaking at last. ]
You must have fallen asleep. The transition to a new prison seems to have ill effects on everyone.
[ heaviness of limbs, the unkempt hair and faces of almost everyone involved. Who knew how many days had been stolen; Hei feared it was all of them. ]