Silvertip Mountain To learn yourself

Had Steady known of Niita's past and what she had endured, he might have acted differently, treated her a little more delicately, made sure not to do anything to make her feel afraid that things would be repeated. However, the silver lining to his ignorance was that he could be free to show his feelings as he normally would, and maybe that would show her that his touches were never meant to be feared.

Steady's eyes gradually closed as he felt Niita's body relax. Soon, he was in a light sleep. Finally, it was peaceful, and nothing haunted him.

Not too much at all! Last from me, possibly? We can fade here, or with your next one, if you like.