Steve just nodded. He closed his eyes again and tried to do what she said. The wall went up, getting higher and higher until everything was quiet except for Micha. He kept taking slow, deep breaths. Every now and then someone else would sneak through, but it wasn't as bad anymore.
"It was like....being in a crowded room with everyone talking at the same time." He took her hands in his and squeezed gently. "Some were louder than others."