Swiftcurrent Creek trio of dreams

"w-well, i h-hate to s-say it b-but —" a long sigh preceding his words, lestan took the leap and hoped in desperation his kind leader would not take offense. "i-i'm c-calmer wh-when i'm al-alone. i l-love the cr-creek and w-want to b-be here. but s-sometimes i — g-get so overwh-whelmed," he hiccuped a little in the middle, splitting the word.
ears fell in annoyance at himself. "i w-want to a-ask you and ak-akavir and arric if i c-could be a — w-ell," and now his tone was warming again. "i f-find p-peace following the h-herds. c-counting th-them. stud-ying th-them."
weekly check-ins, good. and an herbal remedy, starting today? lestan's elation and unsurety showed in his gaze, along with a brazen trust in arlette's clear skill.