Shadewood but everything changes, and everything dies

A hard swallow. He was not an emotional man, and he wasn't sure how to help her in this moment. But when she apologized, he told her, "No, no — it's fine. I... I couldn't sleep either." He sighed, frowning slightly. "How can I help you?" It was so unlike him, to actually care for others. It was taking some getting used to, and he didn't want to overstep any boundaries.