Zach managed to calm Theo considerably, although he didn't let the boy's fingers go. He relaxed a little bit and sighed heavily. "They come then, through shadows, to the bed with-" he stopped himself there and closed his eyes, apparently taking Zach's advice. He even cuddled his toy thestral to him. "Run away if they come." he murmured, a warning or a plea. It was the last thing he said before he slipped into restless, terrifying dreams.