By sundown, Morpheus stirred in his sleep. Aureus, still by his side, hurried from the small window where he had been standing, lost in his won thoughts.
"Uncle."
Morpheus opened his eyes and looked at the young eagle. "Aureus."
Aureus sat at the edge of the bed. "How are you feeling?"
"I am fine," Morpheus looked around the chamber. Not finding anyone else there, he simply looked at his hand. "Was she here again?"
Knowing who Morpheus was asking about, Aureus nodded.
"Did she see me like that?" Morpheus asked.
"Yes, but it was her presence that brought you relief from that torture," Aureus added.
Morpheus let out a weak and helpless sigh, closing his eyes for a moment.
Aureus wanted to say something. "Uncle…."
"Aureus, will you do something for me?"
Aureus didn't have a good feeling about it but still agreed, "Yes…Uncle…"
