Just Before Sunrise - Nick, Sorin, & Tanek
Nick and Sorin's spirit shared a look. Sorin nodded and Neculai swallowed and wet his lips, stepping forward. He hoped he wouldn't regret this. He really didn't want to have to explain another black eye to anyone.
Gently, stopping just behind Tanek, Neculai's warm hands closed around Tanek's shoulders and slid down his arms, pulling him back against his chest as he embraced the smaller boy fully.
Sorin's spirit circled around to see Tanek's eyes and the silvery image crouched down to look up at him. "You are not alone, Tanek. I am sorry I left you. I did not want to see your mind hurt more. I failed you in that. I did not mean to die. But Tanek, you are not alone."