Watching Silas' preparations, it occurs to Ellis that he might go through similar motions himself. But the only concession to that thought is one hand lifting to the laces cinching his cloak round his shoulders, tugging at the knot as he speaks.
"We can sleep, if you wish."
If Silas is finished talking, and has no appetite for Ellis dredging up a fable to fill the quiet.
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Watching Silas' preparations, it occurs to Ellis that he might go through similar motions himself. But the only concession to that thought is one hand lifting to the laces cinching his cloak round his shoulders, tugging at the knot as he speaks.
"We can sleep, if you wish."
If Silas is finished talking, and has no appetite for Ellis dredging up a fable to fill the quiet.