"It is rare that these things last longer than a month." Shannon said absently as she took in the rest of what he said. First it was surprising that he had not used the stones in such a way before now. Second that he would have to do so without a break. And while she knew his body could withstand more than hers. Could take so much more punishment... The breath she took in was a shaky one. "Can I be in attendance? In case..." She took another shaky breath, she would have to be strong. It was one thing she was very good at. "In case you need anything." Not in case he would take his last breath. She would not let those words leave her mouth. It would give them too much power.